PHX Stages

Monday, December 4, 2023

JOHN LOVES MARY - Don Bluth Front Row Theatre - January 25 - March 2, 2024

by Norman Krasna

Directed by Diedra Celeste Miranda

One of the most charming and romantic 1940’s era comedies of all time. After four long years apart, there are so many things returning World War II soldier John Lawrence wants to tell his sweetheart, Mary McKinley. That he loves her. That he's missed her. That he's married! It’s a tale of a G.I. whose good deed — marrying his buddy Fred’s British girl Lily so she can come to America — goes awry. John plans to get a quick divorce from Lily and deliver her to Fred as a surprise, then marry Mary. All the while Mary’s unsuspecting parents begin planning her immediate wedding to John. The plot will keep you guessing through delightful twist after hilarious turn…until someone finally tells the truth! This Broadway hit was made into a popular Hollywood movie starring Ronald Reagan and Patricia Neal. An airy, witty, nostalgic romp.

Staged with in-the-round seating.

Thu, Jan 25th, 2024 at 7:00 pm

Fri, Jan 26th, 2024 at 7:00 pm

Sat, Jan 27th, 2024 at 2:00 pm

Sat, Jan 27th, 2024 at 7:00 pm

Thu, Feb 1st, 2024 at 7:00 pm

Fri, Feb 2nd, 2024 at 7:00 pm

Sat, Feb 3rd, 2024 at 2:00 pm

Sat, Feb 3rd, 2024 at 7:00 pm

Thu, Feb 8th, 2024 at 7:00 pm

Fri, Feb 9th, 2024 at 7:00 pm

Sat, Feb 10th, 2024 at 2:00 pm

Sat, Feb 10th, 2024 at 7:00 pm

Thu, Feb 15th, 2024 at 7:00 pm

Fri, Feb 16th, 2024 at 7:00 pm

Sat, Feb 17th, 2024 at 2:00 pm

Sat, Feb 17th, 2024 at 7:00 pm

Thu, Feb 22nd, 2024 at 7:00 pm

Fri, Feb 23rd, 2024 at 7:00 pm

Sat, Feb 24th, 2024 at 2:00 pm

Sat, Feb 24th, 2024 at 7:00 pm

Thu, Feb 29th, 2024 at 7:00 pm

Fri, Mar 1st, 2024 at 7:00 pm

Sat, Mar 2nd, 2024 at 2:00 pm

Sat, Mar 2nd, 2024 at 7:00 pm

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HOLMES AND WATSON - Don Bluth Front Row Theatre - March 21 - April 27, 2024

by Jeffrey Hatcher

Directed by Lee Cooley

A twisting, tantalizing mystery! Sherlock Holmes is dead, or is he? Three years after the death of the mastermind detective at Reichenbach Falls, Dr. Watson receives a cryptic message that his old friend may be alive. At a remote asylum off the coast of Scotland three patients are claiming to be Sherlock Holmes! Who’s the real detective? Who are the impostors? Did the world’s greatest sleuth fake his own death? And, if so—Why? As he investigates, Watson is drawn into a web of intrigue, murder, and surprise that reveals what really happened at Reichenbach Falls in the fateful confrontation between Holmes and his nemesis, Professor Moriarty. There are plenty of twists and turns to keep you on the edge of your seat in this fast-paced, thrilling and suspenseful adventure, and just enough laughs to make it a fun ride from beginning to end. It’s Elementary!

Staged with in-the-round seating.

Thu, Mar 21st, 2024 at 7:00 pm

Fri, Mar 22nd, 2024 at 7:00 pm

Sat, Mar 23rd, 2024 at 2:00 pm

Sat, Mar 23rd, 2024 at 7:00 pm

Thu, Mar 28th, 2024 at 7:00 pm

Fri, Mar 29th, 2024 at 7:00 pm

Sat, Mar 30th, 2024 at 2:00 pm

Sat, Mar 30th, 2024 at 7:00 pm

Thu, Apr 4th, 2024 at 7:00 pm

Fri, Apr 5th, 2024 at 7:00 pm

Sat, Apr 6th, 2024 at 2:00 pm

Sat, Apr 6th, 2024 at 7:00 pm

Thu, Apr 11th, 2024 at 7:00 pm

Fri, Apr 12th, 2024 at 7:00 pm

Sat, Apr 13th, 2024 at 2:00 pm

Sat, Apr 13th, 2024 at 7:00 pm

Thu, Apr 18th, 2024 at 7:00 pm

Fri, Apr 19th, 2024 at 7:00 pm

Sat, Apr 20th, 2024 at 2:00 pm

Sat, Apr 20th, 2024 at 7:00 pm

Thu, Apr 25th, 2024 at 7:00 pm

Fri, Apr 26th, 2024 at 7:00 pm

Sat, Apr 27th, 2024 at 2:00 pm

Sat, Apr 27th, 2024 at 7:00 pm

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THE LAST ROMANCE- Don Bluth Front Row Theatre - May 16 - June 21, 2024

by Joe DiPietro

Directed by Cheryl Schaar

Love can make anyone feel young again, even an elderly widower. On an ordinary day in a routine life, Ralph Bellini decides to take a different path on his daily walk. Instantly smitten by an elegant, mature woman, Carol, who he sees in the park with her dog, he turns on the charm hoping for a second chance at love. Defying Carol's reticence, and the advice of his protective sister Rose, Ralph embarks on a journey to regain the happiness that seemed all but lost. It takes several attempts, but he finally becomes friends with her, winning her over with his charm, humor, and love of opera. Meanwhile, Carol has a secret, and what she’s concealing might drive a wedge between her and Ralph. They have what may be their last chance for love and happiness. The Last Romance is a heart-warming comedy about finding love at any age.

Staged with in-the-round seating.

Thu, May 16th, 2024 at 7:00 pm

Fri, May 17th, 2024 at 7:00 pm

Sat, May 18th, 2024 at 2:00 pm

Sat, May 18th, 2024 at 7:00 pm

Thu, May 23rd, 2024 at 7:00 pm

Fri, May 24th, 2024 at 7:00 pm

Sat, May 25th, 2024 at 2:00 pm

Sat, May 25th, 2024 at 7:00 pm

Thu, May 30th, 2024 at 7:00 pm

Fri, May 31st, 2024 at 7:00 pm

Sat, Jun 1st, 2024 at 2:00 pm

Sat, Jun 1st, 2024 at 7:00 pm

Thu, Jun 6th, 2024 at 7:00 pm

Fri, Jun 7th, 2024 at 7:00 pm

Sat, Jun 8th, 2024 at 2:00 pm

Sat, Jun 8th, 2024 at 7:00 pm

Thu, Jun 13th, 2024 at 7:00 pm

Fri, Jun 14th, 2024 at 7:00 pm

Sat, Jun 15th, 2024 at 2:00 pm

Sat, Jun 15th, 2024 at 7:00 pm

Thu, Jun 20th, 2024 at 7:00 pm

Fri, Jun 21st, 2024 at 7:00 pm

Closing night

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GOD'S FAVORITE- Don Bluth Front Row Theatre - July 18-August 24, 2024

by Neil Simon

Directed by Van Rockwell

Successful Long Island businessman Joe Benjamin is a modern-day 'Job' with a demanding wife, ungrateful children and wise-cracking household employees. He credits all he has to his love for God. Then he is visited by Sidney Lipton, a.k.a. A Messenger from God with a mission: test Joe's faith and report back to "the Boss". He informs Joe that God and Satan have made a wager that no amount of suffering would ever lead Joe Benjamin to renounce his faith. The jokes and Tests of Faith fly fast and furious as Neil Simon spins a contemporary morality tale like no other in this hilarious comedy. A light-hearted and yet very poignant modern story of a man who has everything and loses it all before finding what is truly important.

Staged with in-the-round seating.

Thu, Jul 18th, 2024 at 7:00 pm

Fri, Jul 19th, 2024 at 7:00 pm

Sat, Jul 20th, 2024 at 2:00 pm

Sat, Jul 20th, 2024 at 7:00 pm

Thu, Jul 25th, 2024 at 7:00 pm

Fri, Jul 26th, 2024 at 7:00 pm

Sat, Jul 27th, 2024 at 2:00 pm

Sat, Jul 27th, 2024 at 7:00 pm

Thu, Aug 1st, 2024 at 7:00 pm

Fri, Aug 2nd, 2024 at 7:00 pm

Sat, Aug 3rd, 2024 at 2:00 pm

Sat, Aug 3rd, 2024 at 7:00 pm

Thu, Aug 8th, 2024 at 7:00 pm

Fri, Aug 9th, 2024 at 7:00 pm

Sat, Aug 10th, 2024 at 2:00 pm

Sat, Aug 10th, 2024 at 7:00 pm

Thu, Aug 15th, 2024 at 7:00 pm

Fri, Aug 16th, 2024 at 7:00 pm

Sat, Aug 17th, 2024 at 2:00 pm

Sat, Aug 17th, 2024 at 7:00 pm

Thu, Aug 22nd, 2024 at 7:00 pm

Fri, Aug 23rd, 2024 at 7:00 pm

Sat, Aug 24th, 2024 at 2:00 pm

Sat, Aug 24th, 2024 at 7:00 pm

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ANASTASIA- Don Bluth Front Row Theatre - September 12-October 26, 2024

Book by Terrence McNally

Music by Stephen Flaherty

Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens

Don Bluth directs the Broadway Musical based on his beloved Animated Film!

DBFRT is proud to be the first Community Theatre in Arizona to present an adult cast production.

Her past is a mystery. Her future is an adventure. Anastasia: The Musical is the spectacular new musical about discovering who you are and defining who you’re meant to be. From Tony winners Terrence McNally, Stephen Flaherty and Lynn Ahrens, this dazzling show transports the audience from the twilight of the Russian Empire to the euphoria of Paris in the 1920s, as a brave young woman sets out to discover the mystery of her past. Pursued by a ruthless Soviet officer determined to silence her, Anya enlists the aid of a dashing con man Dmitry and a lovable ex-aristocrat Vlad. Together, they embark on an epic adventure to help her find home, love and family.

Inspired by the 1997 Twentieth Century Fox Motion Picture animation film directed and produced by Don Bluth. By special arrangement with Buena Vista Theatrical and from the play by Marcelle Maurette as adapted by Guy Bolton

ACCOLADES

Nominee! Two 2017 Tony Awards

Nominee! Nine 2017 Drama Desk Awards, including Outstanding Musical

Staged with in-the-round seating.

Thu, Sep 12th, 2024 at 7:00 pm

Opening Night

Fri, Sep 13th, 2024 at 7:00 pm

Sat, Sep 14th, 2024 at 2:00 pm

Sat, Sep 14th, 2024 at 7:00 pm

Thu, Sep 19th, 2024 at 7:00 pm

Fri, Sep 20th, 2024 at 7:00 pm

Sat, Sep 21st, 2024 at 2:00 pm

Sat, Sep 21st, 2024 at 7:00 pm

Thu, Sep 26th, 2024 at 7:00 pm

Fri, Sep 27th, 2024 at 7:00 pm

Sat, Sep 28th, 2024 at 2:00 pm

Sat, Sep 28th, 2024 at 7:00 pm

Thu, Oct 3rd, 2024 at 7:00 pm

Fri, Oct 4th, 2024 at 7:00 pm

Sat, Oct 5th, 2024 at 2:00 pm

Sat, Oct 5th, 2024 at 7:00 pm

Thu, Oct 10th, 2024 at 7:00 pm

Fri, Oct 11th, 2024 at 7:00 pm

Sat, Oct 12th, 2024 at 2:00 pm

Sat, Oct 12th, 2024 at 7:00 pm

Thu, Oct 17th, 2024 at 7:00 pm

Fri, Oct 18th, 2024 at 7:00 pm

Sat, Oct 19th, 2024 at 2:00 pm

Sat, Oct 19th, 2024 at 7:00 pm

Thu, Oct 24th, 2024 at 7:00 pm

Fri, Oct 25th, 2024 at 7:00 pm

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NUNSENSE - Queen Creek Performing Arts - January 11-13, 2024

Evening Performances at 7 PM • Saturday Matinee at 2 PM

Pricing: Adults $17.50, Children/Seniors $15.50

NUNSENSE, IT’S HABIT-FORMING! The Little Sisters of Hoboken need your help! Nunsense is a hilarious show that pulses with merriment and an unabashed desire to make you laugh, with songs and spontaneous comic interludes. Amid the merriment is a riotous audience participation quiz that has everyone rolling in the aisles, Nunsense offers a cornucopia of hilarity for the whole family, proving conclusively that nun rhymes with fun!

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IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE - Don Bluth Front Row Theatre - November 13-December 23, 2024

A DBFRT annual tradition!

Based on the film by Frank Capra

Directed by Cheryl Schaar

The beloved American holiday classic comes to captivating life on the DBFRT stage. Based on the 1946 Frank Capra film, the story of idealistic George Bailey unfolds one fateful Christmas Eve. George is the Everyman from the small town of Bedford Falls, whose childhood dreams of escape and adventure have been quashed by family obligation and civic duty. His guardian angel Clarence descends on Christmas Eve to save him from despair and to remind him—by showing what the world would have been like had he never been born—that his has been, after all, a wonderful life. This theatrically staged adaptation overflows with warmth, humor, and Christmas joy.

This holiday classic sells out year after year -- don't wait to get your tickets!

Staged with in-the-round seating.

Running time 2 hours 20 minutes.

*No performance on Thanksgiving Day (Nov 28).

Winner of the 2021 BroadwayWorld Regional Awards for Best Play and Best Supporting Actor Christian Krugman (Mr. Gower); 2017/18 AriZoni Awards for Best Play and Best Direction of a Play. Nominated for the 2021/22 AriZoni Awards for Best Direction of a Play and Best Supporting Actor for Tom Endicott (Clarence)!!

Wed, Nov 13th, 2024 at 7:00 pm

Thu, Nov 14th, 2024 at 7:00 pm

Fri, Nov 15th, 2024 at 7:00 pm

Sat, Nov 16th, 2024 at 2:00 pm

Sat, Nov 16th, 2024 at 7:00 pm

Thu, Nov 21st, 2024 at 7:00 pm

Fri, Nov 22nd, 2024 at 7:00 pm

Sat, Nov 23rd, 2024 at 2:00 pm

Sat, Nov 23rd, 2024 at 7:00 pm

Fri, Nov 29th, 2024 at 7:00 pm

Sat, Nov 30th, 2024 at 2:00 pm

Sat, Nov 30th, 2024 at 7:00 pm

Wed, Dec 4th, 2024 at 7:00 pm

Thu, Dec 5th, 2024 at 7:00 pm

Fri, Dec 6th, 2024 at 7:00 pm

Sat, Dec 7th, 2024 at 2:00 pm

Sat, Dec 7th, 2024 at 7:00 pm

Wed, Dec 11th, 2024 at 7:00 pm

Thu, Dec 12th, 2024 at 7:00 pm

Fri, Dec 13th, 2024 at 7:00 pm

Sat, Dec 14th, 2024 at 2:00 pm

Sat, Dec 14th, 2024 at 7:00 pm

Wed, Dec 18th, 2024 at 7:00 pm

Thu, Dec 19th, 2024 at 7:00 pm

Fri, Dec 20th, 2024 at 7:00 pm

Sat, Dec 21st, 2024 at 2:00 pm

Sat, Dec 21st, 2024 at 7:00 pm

Mon, Dec 23rd, 2024 at 2:00 pm

Mon, Dec 23rd, 2024 at 7:00 pm

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BROADWAY SHOWSTOPPERS - Queen Creek Performing Arts - January 20, 2024

Pricing: $25, $27.50, & $30

BROADWAY SHOWSTOPPERS – Celebrate the greatest hits from Broadway featuring 6-powerhouse vocalists and a live orchestra. Showstoppers from such greats as Jersey Boys, Mamma Mia, Chicago, My Fair Lady, Moulin Rouge, Oklahoma, Hamilton, Rent, Carole King’s Beautiful, Tina, The Tina Turner Musical, Hair, Dreamgirls, Funny Girl, Jesus Christ Superstar, CATS, Wicked, Les Miserable, Phantom of the Opera and many more!

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THE RAVE-ONS - Queen Creek Performing Arts - Saturday, February 10, 2024

Pricing: $25, $27.50, & $30

THE RAVE-ONS – Don’t miss East Coast based Todd Meredith and The Rave-Ons in this high-energy tribute to the popular hits of Buddy Holly and the Crickets. Todd Meredith has appeared nationally as Buddy Holly for almost 10 years. The RAVE-ONS have played to standing ovations from BB Kings in New York City to cruise ships around the world.

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GUYS AND DOLLS - Queen Creek Performing Arts - February 22-24th, 2024

Evening Performances at 7 PM • Saturday Matinee at 2 PM

Pricing: Adults $17.50, Children/Seniors $15.50

GUYS AND DOLLS – The Tony Award winning romantic comedy is considered by many to be the perfect musical. Will Nathan Detroit find a location for the secret craps game? Will Adelaide finally get a wedding after her fourteen-year engagement? Will what happened in Havana, stay in Havana? This fun, new production, filled with exciting choreography, is the perfect outing for family and friends during the holiday season. Luck will be a Lady tonight when this show hits the QCPAC stage.

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FOREVER YOUNG - Queen Creek Performing Arts - Saturday, March 23, 2024

Pricing: $25, $27.50, & $30

FOREVER YOUNG follows one unforgettable group of friends as they discover the greatest hits of all time! Set in a music-filled suburban basement, this unbelievable heartfelt true story is guaranteed to take you back to the first time you pushed play, tuned in, and set the needle down.

Featuring songs by; Billy Joel, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Huey Lewis & The News, Styx, Queen, Michael Jackson, Bob Dylan, Johnny Cash, Brooks & Dunn, The Black Crows, Bon Jovi, and many more, this multi-award-winning production is jam-packed with powerhouse vocals, dynamite choreography, and one sensational true story that is guaranteed to make you feel…FOREVER YOUNG.

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WILLY WONKA JR. - Queen Creek Performing Arts - April 19-22, 2024

Evening Performances at 7 PM • Saturday Matinee at 2 PM

Pricing: Adults $16, Children/Seniors $14

Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka JR. follows enigmatic candy manufacturer Willy Wonka as he stages a contest by hiding golden tickets in five of his scrumptious candy bars. Whomever comes up with these tickets will win a free tour of the Wonka factory, as well as a lifetime supply of candy. Four of the five winning children are insufferable brats, but the fifth is a likeable young lad named Charlie Bucket, who takes the tour in the company of his equally amiable grandfather. The children must learn to follow Mr. Wonka’s rules in the factory — or suffer the consequences.

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THE WIZARD OF OZ - Queen Creek Performing Arts - June 28th-July 1, 2024

Evening Performances at 7 PM • Saturday Matinee at 2 PM

Pricing: Adults $16, Children/Seniors $14

Follow the yellow brick road in this delightful stage adaptation of L. Frank Baum’s beloved tale, featuring the iconic musical score from the MGM film. The timeless tale, in which young Dorothy Gale travels from Kansas over the rainbow to the magical Land of Oz, continues to thrill audiences worldwide.

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THE SEAFARER - Stage Left Productions - January 12-20 2024

A Drama

By Conor McPherson

Directed by Cody Dull

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The Seafarer is a chilling play about the sea, Ireland, and the power of myth. It’s Christmas Eve, and Sharky has returned to Dublin to look after his irascible, aging brother who’s recently gone blind. Old drinking buddies Ivan and Nicky are holed up at the house too, hoping to play some cards. But with the arrival of a stranger from the distant past, the stakes are raised ever higher. Sharky may be playing for his very soul.

Performances

Friday January 12 7:00pm

Saturday January 13 7:00pm

Sunday January 14 2:00pm

Thursday January 18 7:00pm

Friday January 19 7:00pm

Saturday January 20 2:00pm

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THE LION, THE WITCH & THE WARDROBE - Stage Left Productions - February 9-17 2024

Directed by Rachel Cummings

This dramatization of C.S. Lewis' classic work faithfully recreates the magic and mystery of Aslan, the great lion, his struggle with the White Witch, and the adventures of four children who inadvertently wander from an old wardrobe into the exciting, never-to-be-forgotten Narnia.

Tickets are $17.00 Reserved Seating

Performances

Friday February 9 7:00pm

Saturday February 10 7:00pm

Sunday February 11 2:00pm

Thursday February 15 7:00pm

Friday February 16 7:00pm

Saturday February 17 2:00pm

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THE FOX ON THE FAIRWAY - Stage Left Productions - March 1-9 2024

Directed by Kandyce Hughes

Fox on the Fairway takes audiences on a hilarious romp which begins as Quail Valley Country Club prepares to take on archrival Crouching Squirrel in the annual Inter Club Golf Tournament. With a sizable wager at stake, the contest plays out amidst three love affairs, a disappearing diamond, objectionable sweaters , and an exploding vase. Fox on The Fairway is a charmingly madcap adventure about love, life and a man's eternal love affair with.....Golf!

Tickets are $30.00 Reserved Seating

Performances

Friday March 1 7:00pm

Saturday March 2 7:00pm

Sunday March 3 2:00pm

Thursday March 7 7:00pm

Friday March 8 7:00pm

Saturday March 9 2:00pm

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THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF OZ - Stage Left Productions - March 22-April 20 2024

Directed by Cody Dull & Erin Boston

Told with Toto as the narrator, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz celebrates the importance of mind and heart; courage in facing what is feared; the need to dream, to dare, to ride out storms; the joys of loving, laughing, crying, being lost and found.

Tickets are $17.00 Reserved Seating

Performances

SLPjr Cast:

Friday March 22 7:00pm

Saturday March 23 7:00pm

Sunday March 24 2:00pm

Thursday March 28 7:00pm

Friday March 29 7:00pm

Saturday March 30 2:00pm

Home School Cast:

April 4 7:00pm

April 5 7:00pm

April 6 2:00pm

April 11 7:00pm

April 12 7:00pm

April 13 2:00pm

April 18 7:00pm

April 19 7:00pm

April 20 2:00pm

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THE OTHER PLACE - Theatre Artists Studio - January 12 - February 4, 2024

by Sharr White

As charismatic neuroscientist, Juliana Smithton, struggles with her pending divorce, her daughter’s elopement with a much older man, and her own health concerns, nothing is as it seems. Piece by piece a crisp, tension-filled mystery unfolds as fact blurs with fiction, past collides with present, and the elusive truth about Juliana boils to the surface.

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MARJORIE PRIME - Theatre Artists Studio - March 1 - March 24, 2024

by Jordan Harrison

What would we remember and what would we want to forget? A lovely story about the exploration of the mysteries of identity and the limits, if any, on what technology can replace. A timely play about Artificial Intelligence and a timeless play about family, memories, and the human heart! You will be talking about this one!

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THE SUBJECT WAS ROSES - Theatre Artists Studio - April 19 - May 5, 2024

by Frank D. Gilroy

Tim Cleary returns home to his parents after World War 2 only to be caught in the middle of old emotional wounds and unresolved marital problems. From the treasury of American Theatre, this Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award play explores the lives of three well-meaning people who discover the feelings that bind them and those that divide them.

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