NO WAY TO TREAT A LADY, BIKINIS, CHRISTMAS SURVIVAL GUIDE and More Set for Fox Valley Rep's 2015 Season

By: Oct. 29, 2014
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Fox Valley Rep, in residence at Pheasant Run Resort, announces their calendar-year 2015 season of nostalgic toe-tapping Off-Broadway musicals and modern award-winning comedies, including the Off-Broadway musical thriller, No Way To Treat a Lady, the award-winning farce, Unnecessary Farce, followed by the fun 1960's music revue, The Bikinis, then to the romantic comedy, Maybe Baby It's You, to a holiday music revue, A Christmas Survival Guide.

"Our 2014 Season was a record-breaking year for us, as we now boast the most amount of subscribers we have ever had in our history," say Artistic Director John Gawlik. "Also, the new ownership at Pheasant Run is committed to revitalizing the resort we call home, and we can't wait to watch their progress unfold this year. We are very much excited about our upcoming 2015 Season at Pheasant Run Resort."

FOX VALLEY REPERTORY'S 2015 SUBSCRIPTION SERIES:

NO WAY TO TREAT A LADY

The Off-Broadway Musical Comedy Thriller

Directed by John Gawlik; Music Directed by Jeffrey Poindexter; Choreographed by Christie Kerr

Book, Music and Lyrics by Douglas J. Cohen

January 15 - March 8, 2015

Fridays & Saturdays at 8pm, Sundays at 2pm

Thursdays, January 15 & 22, 8pm; January 29, February 12 & 19, and March 5, 2pm

PRESS OPENING: Saturday, January 24, 2015 at 8pm

A serial killer is on the loose, and Detective Morris Brummell is on the case. You'll be on the edge of your seat as he chases a murderous master of disguises through New York City, unraveling a complex tale involving befuddled detectives, meddling mothers, and glamorous socialites. Can he find the killer, get the girl, and appease his disappointed mother all before the next chorus? It's a game of cat and mouse -- a tour de force with 4 actors playing 17 roles! Based on the novel and movie by William Goldman (The Princess Bride, Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid), this captivating award-winning musical gives new meaning to "knock 'em dead!" Rating: PG13

UNNECESSARY FARCE

A Comedy of 2 Cops, 3 Crooks, & 8 Doors!

Directed by Ronan Marra

By Paul Slade Smith

March 26 - May 24, 2015

Fridays & Saturdays at 8pm, Sundays at 2pm

Thursdays, March 26 & April 2, 8pm; April 16 & 23, May 7 & 21, 2pm

PRESS OPENING: Saturday, April 4, 2015 at 8pm

Two cops. Three crooks. Eight doors. Go! In a cheap motel room, an embezzling mayor is supposed to meet with his female accountant, while in the room next-door, two undercover cops wait to catch the meeting on videotape. But there's some confusion as to who's in which room, who's being videotaped, who's taken the money, who's hired a hit man, and why the accountant keeps taking off her clothes. Pants will be falling down, doors will be slamming, identities will be mistaken, and laughs will be flowing in this hilarious, award-winning farce. Rating: R

THE BIKINIS

A Musical Heat Wave of the 1960's

Directed & Choreographed by Kyle Donahue; Music Directed by Jeffrey Poindexter

Created and Written by Ray Roderick and James Hindman; Music Arrangements by Joseph Baker
Additional Music and Lyrics by Joseph Baker and Ray Roderick

June 11 - August 16, 2015

Fridays & Saturdays at 8pm, Sundays at 2pm

Thursdays, June 11& 18, 8pm; July 9, 16 & 30, August 6, 2pm

PRESS OPENING: Saturday, June 20, 2015 at 8pm

Back together after 20 years, the hit 60's girl group The Bikinis is ready to relive their fun in the sun, revive their Jersey Girl heydays, and rekindle their long lost friendships...... all to raise money for the good folks at Sandy Shores Mobile Home Beach Resort. Celebrate the good 'ole days with "It's in His Kiss", "I Will Survive," "These Boots Are Made For Walkin'," "Under the Boardwalk," and many more with Folk rock n' roller Annie, passive aggressive Jodi, no-holds barred Barbara and fun-loving Karla! Rating: G

MAYBE BABY, IT'S YOU

A Romantic Comedy

Directed by Brigitte Ditmars

By Charlie Shanian and Shari Simpson

August 27 - October 25, 2015

Fridays & Saturdays at 8pm, Sundays at 2pm

Thursdays, August 27 & September 3, 8pm; September 17 & 24, October 15 & 22, 2pm

PRESS OPENING: Saturday, August 29, 2015 at 8pm

"Maybe Baby, It's You." Or maybe...it isn't?! From the very first kiss to the not-so-golden years of marriage, "Maybe Baby" is a wild ride through the search for that most elusive relationship-the soul mate. What starts as a laundry list of must-have soul mate qualities swiftly dwindles down to a desperate plea of finding someone who is simply "warm and breathing" in this comical quest for compatibility. From "Mr. Right" who hilariously becomes "Mr. Wrong" the minute he steps onto the dance floor, to an elderly couple who considers remarriage at their grandson's soccer game, this series of eleven vignettes is sure to warm the hearts of lovers everywhere! Rating: PG

A CHRISTMAS SURVIVAL GUIDE

A HO, HO, HOliday Musical Revue

Directed & Choreographed by Patrick Stinson

Conceived & Written by James Hindman and Ray Roderick
Musical Arrangements and Orchestrations by John Glaudini

November 5 - December 27, 2015

Fridays & Saturdays at 8pm, Sundays at 2pm

Thursdays, November 5 & 12, 8pm; November 19, December 3, 10, 17, 2pm

PRESS OPENING: Saturday, November 14, 2015 at 8pm

Laugh away your seasonal anxieties and join five young optimistic people on their hilarious journey to find the true essence of Christmas. Armed with a copy of "A Christmas Survival Guide" and open minds, their adventure teaches them to cope with holiday humbugs in ways that are both hysterical and heart-warming. Brimming with holiday cheer and your favorite songs of the season like "Sleigh Ride," "(Everybody's Waitin' For) The Man With The Bag", "Silver Bells" and more, this musical brings more enjoyment than a heaping glass of eggnog. Fun for the whole family! Rating: PG

Pheasant Run Resort is located at 4051 E. Main St., St. Charles, IL. Season subscriptions start at $80 for five show-only tickets (discounted dinner-show subscriptions also available) and are currently available by calling the Box Office at 630-584-6342. Full priced single tickets for each production will go on sale at a later date. Additional information on the 2015 Season and Fox Valley Repertory are available at www.foxvalleyrep.org.



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