Bergen County Players to Present 45 SECONDS FROM BROADWAY, 10/25-11/15

Continuing 82 years of continuous Community Theater, the Bergen County Players (BCP) presents Neil Simon's comedy, 45 Seconds from Broadway. Directed by Iris Weinhouse, 45 Seconds from Broadway will be performed at the Little Firehouse Theatre in Oradell from October 25th - November 15th, 2014. Shows will be on Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm (with the exception of October 31st) and Sundays at 2pm. Tickets can be purchased online at www.bcplayers.org, by calling 201-261-4200 or by visiting the box office at 298 Kinderkamack Road in Oradell during regular box office hours.

Neil Simon's affectionate, fictionalized tribute to the popular Broadway district eatery Café Edison includes an assortment of theatrical types who frequent the establishment, from a controversial comedian to a fading actress to matinee ladies, all taken care of by the couple who run the restaurant. With 45 Seconds from Broadway, Mr. Simon is back to doing what he does best: straight comedy peppered with one-liners.

Director Iris Weinhouse of Hillsdale is a life member of BCP. Previously, Weinhouse directed Fools, Lovers and Other Strangers, The Bermuda Avenue Triangle and The Cocktail Hour. She has performed for BCP in To Kill A Mockingbird, Arsenic and Old Lace and The Little Foxes.

The talented cast of 45 Seconds from Broadway includes Barry Hirschberg (as Mickey Fox), Sheldon Roberts (as Solomon), Doria E. Hillsman (as Bessie), Lori Milchman (as Cindy), Melissa Miller (as (as Arleen), Andrew Whitney (as Andrew), Glenn Woertz (as Harry), Jeanmarie Garver-Gaydos (as Rayleen), James Lesko (as Bernie), Ron Siclari (as Charles) and Dorcey Winant (as Zelda).

The production team is comprised of Iris Weinhouse (Director), Paul Reitnauer III (Producer), Katie Lupfer (Stage Manager), David Luke (Assistant Director), Greg Cilmi (Set Design), Lynne Lupfer (Set Décor), Raymond Poquette (Lighting Design), Richard Ciero (Lighting Operation), Tim Larsen (Sound Design), Lisa Dahlborg (Sound Operation), Barbra Murtha (Props), Abby Light (Props), Bunny Mateosian (Costumes), Pat Bain (Costumes), Joanne Misha (Makeup), Jill Eras (Program Notes), Alan Zenreich (Photography), Steve Mintz (Photography), Barbara Mintz (Photography), Paula O'Brien (Member at Large), Andrea McIlroy (Publicity) and Jennifer Cottone (Publicity).

Tickets for 45 Seconds from Broadway are Friday/Saturday ($21) & Sunday ($17), and can be purchased online at www.bcplayers.org, by calling 201-261-4200 or by visiting the box office at 298 Kinderkamack Road in Oradell during regular box office hours. Visa, Master Card and American Express are accepted.

Those interested in Group Sales of 20 or more tickets can call (201) 261-4200 (Mailbox #6).

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