"Dirty Blonde" at the Ghent Playhouse
Mae West through the eyes of two superfans, in its final weekend.
June 12–13, 7:30pm; Sunday, June 14, 2pm | Ghent, NY |
The Ghent Playhouse closes its production of "Dirty Blonde" this weekend, the final three performances of a two-weekend run that opened June 5. Written by Claudia Shear and directed here by Sky Vogel, the play follows two modern-day Mae West superfans who meet at her gravesite and discover unexpected connections. Part comedy, part character study, it weaves West's actual life and legacy into a bawdy, heartfelt story about love, obsession, and individuality. The play is one of the few in Broadway history to have its entire cast nominated for a Tony Award, following its original run at the Helen Hayes Theatre in 2000.
The Ghent Playhouse production stars Jessica Cordova, Robert Mason, and Monk Schane-Lydon, with musical direction by Cathy Schane-Lydon. Now in its 47th year, the Ghent Playhouse is a nonprofit volunteer-run community theater, with a season that has already included "Black Comedy" and "Grey Gardens" this year.
Ghent Playhouse, 6 Town Hall Place, Ghent, NY. Tickets $12–$28 at ghentplayhouse.org.
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