Harold and Maude 2005

Opened: January 5, 2005
Closing: February 06, 2005

Harold and Maude - 2005 - Milburn, NJ (Regional) History , Info & More

Paper Mill Playhouse
22 Brookside Drive Milburn, NJ 07041

Based on the film by Hal Ashby

Harold is a depressed, death-obsessed nineteen-year-old proverbial "rich kid" who spends his free time attending funerals and pretending to commit suicide to get his mother's attention. At a funeral, he meets Maude, a delightfully wacky octogenarian who has a real zest for life. She and Harold spend much time together during which she exposes him to the wonders and possibilities of life. What she teaches saves him, and will captivate audiences.



Friday & Saturday at 8 p.m.

Sunday at 2:30 p.m.



Directed by

Cheryl Fesmire



$15 for adults

$13 for children, students & senior citizens (62 & older)

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