Let the Sunshine in!
The Village Players are back! The popular community theater group returns to the stage this month with a production of Neil Simon’s classic comedy The Sunshine Boys. The local show was a long time coming— it was cast over a year ago but was delayed for obvious reasons. Heartwarming and hilarious, the show tells the tale of a pair of vaudevillian comedians who had a falling out years ago who are reluctantly brought back together to do a television special. $20 for standard tickets, $18 for seniors and students. Friday, September 10 through Sunday, September 12. Also Thursday, September 16 through Sunday, September 19. Village Players Theatre, 2740 Upton Ave. 419-472-6817. thevillageplayers.org
Stranahan kicks off new season
The Stranahan Theater has announced the first shows that will take its stage to open the 2021-22 season. Rockers REO Speedwagon will appear Friday, October 15, while Rain: A Tribute to the Beatles will perform Thursday, October 21 and Friday, October 22. The long-delayed tour stop of Whose Live Anyway? is scheduled for Sunday, October 31, while the Broadway musical version of the animated classic Anastasia will be staged Thursday, November 4 through Sunday, November 7. For the latest schedule information, visit stranahantheater.com.
I Ought to Be on stage
The Neil Simon theme continues with area community theaters as the Black Swamp Players in Bowling Green present Simon’s I Ought to Be in Pictures beginning September 17. Directed by Wayne G. Weber, the show follows the story of a screenwriter, struggling with writer’s block, whose long-absent daughter arrives at her home hoping he can help her start a career in Hollywood. Friday, September 17 through Sunday, September 19. Also Friday, September 24 through Sunday, September 26. 115 E. Oak St., Bowling Green. blackswampplayers.org
