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Act II Playhouse Announces 2011-12 Season

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We're pleased to announce that our 2011-2012 season is now open to new suscribers! More than 600 of our current subscribers have already renewed their committment to our theatre, and we hope you'll join them!

For our 2011-2012 season, we're thrilled to offer an exciting mix of romance (Sylvia), comedy (The Mystery of Irma Vep), drama (the direct-from-Broadway hit Time Stands Still) and classic musical (My Fair Lady) - as well as three terrific special events. This will be our most exciting season yet!

Our 2011-2012 Season!
Sylvia
by A.R. Gurney
directed by Harriet Power
Sept. 6 - Oct. 2, 2011
A love triangle between a man, his wife - and his dog! Can a longtime spouse compete with the undeniable appeal of unconditional "puppy" love?
The Mystery of Irma Vep
by Charles Ludlum
directed by Harriet Power
Oct. 25 - Nov. 20, 2011
Vampires, werewolves, and mummies (oh my!) - two actors play all eight roles in this madcap comedy.
Time Stands Still
by Donald Margulies
directed by Bud Martin
A co-production with Delaware Theatre Co.
Feb. 14 - March 11, 2012
This direct-from-Broadway hit drama follows Sarah and James, a photojournalist and a foreign correspondent trying to find happiness in a world gone crazy.
My Fair Lady
book & lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner
music by Frederick Loewe
directed by Bud Martin
Beginning April 24, 2012
The classic Broadway musical, specially adapted for our intimate venue. See it as you've never seen it before!
Three Special Events:
The Male Intellect: An Oxymoron?
July 6 - July 31, 2011
'Hilarious' is the only way to describe The Male Intellect: An Oxymoron? You will laugh non-stop for ninety minutes as Robert Dubac ransacks his brain to answer the age old question, "What do women want?"

Laughing All the Way
Hosted by Tony Braithwaite
Dec. 13 -31, 2011
Bill Cosby's Kids Say the Darndest Thing meets Who's Line Is It Anyway? in this holiday show for all ages. From the creators of Heeere's Tony!

Let's Pretend We're Married
Performed by Tony Braithwaite & Jennifer Childs
Jan. 11 - 22, 2012
Let's Pretend We're Married is a cabaret about bliss of the wedded sort, starring comedy masters Tony Braithwaite and Jennifer Childs.

 

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