'A Roman Holiday' at the Coronado Playhouse

Mischief, mayhem and meatballs? It must be a Roman holiday!

Celebrate Christmas in July (and August) with a hilarious romantic comedy, written by local playwright Matt Thompson. See what happens when Stacey arrives in Rome for a rendezvous with her boyfriend, Michael, and unexpectedly encounters a British professor and kleptomaniac; members of the lively, animated Pagliazzi family; and an Italian don dressed in a Santa suit and sunglasses.

After Michael proposes marriage, Stacey's cold feet set off a plan-gone-awry, forcing the British professor, Nigel, to don a dress and introduce himself as a German chef named Belinda Bratwurst.

Comedic talents are showcased thanks to the twists, turns, and misunderstandings abound in this face-paced comedy.

Thursday through Saturday showings are at 8 p.m.

Sunday showings are at 2 p.m.