An Italian Straw
Hat
An Italian Straw Hat
a
MUSICAL FARCE
by Eugene Labiche and Marc-Michel,
translated by Lynn and Theodore Hoffmann
translated by Lynn and Theodore Hoffmann
May 1, 2, 3, 4,
May 8, 9, 10, 11,
May 14, 15, 16, 17 2008 Note: Performances on Sunday the 4th and 11th are matinees and begin at 2pm. All other performances begin at 8pm.
"Sight gags, clever word play, screwball
comedy ... and all embellished with song and
dance!"
In this renowned comedy with
songs in the French 19th century farcical vaudeville
tradition, the hero, M. Fadinard, is about to
get married when an attractive lady and her irate
lover pop up. They announce that his horse
has compromised her by eating her rare Italian
straw showFive and that they will not leave the bridal
chamber until Fadinard has produced an identical
one. The mayhem that ensues - mistaken
identities, characters hiding behind closed doors,
and all the other devices of French farce - create
an evening of unparalleled hilarity. And
all embellished with song and dance!