Photo Flash: Buck Creek Players Brings Classic Farce to the Stage with THE MATCHMAKER

THE MATCHMAKER, the basis for the Tony Award-winning musical HELLO, DOLLY!, takes center stage at the Buck Creek Playhouse (11150 Southeastern Avenue) beginning Friday, March 30th, and running two weekends through Sunday, April 8th. Curtain times are at 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, with a 2:30 p.m. matinee on Sunday.

THE MATCHMAKER, written by one of America's most beloved playwrights, Thornton Wilder, is a farcical delight set in 19th century New York City. Ms. Dolly Levi does her best to "match" up all of the young lovers...and even perhaps herself! The situation quickly turns to utter pandemonium as everyone tries to sort through identities and relationships. Yet somehow Dolly negotiates all of these complexities, bringing everything to a hysterical and happy conclusion.

Directed by Melissa DeVito, admission is $18 for adults and $16 for children, students, and senior citizens (ages 62 and up). Reservations are recommended, and may be reserved securely online with no added fees at www.buckcreekplayers.com, or by calling our automated reservation line at 317-862-2270. Group discounts are also available for parties of ten or more when purchased online in a single transaction.

Melissa DeVito returns to BCP after most recently directing our recent productions of M*A*S*H and A FEW GOOD MEN. Joining DeVito on the production team are Cheryl Kern (Producer); Dan Denniston (Set Designer); Cathy Cutshall (Costume Designer); Sue Kuehnhold (Lighting Designer); Michelle Papandria (Stage Manager); and Tracy Brunner (Properties).

For more information or directions to the playhouse, please visit the theater's website at www.buckcreekplayers.com. Appropriate for all audiences.

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