Coronado, CA. The Man Who Came To Dinner by Moss Hart and George S. Kaufman, acknowledged as one of the funniest comedies ever written, is coming to the Coronado Playhouse stage June 29 - August 5, 2012.
- "Johnson plays the curmudgeon with the requisite emotional size, gaudy verbal style, and some of the most deliciously smoldering slow-takes on record." Jeff Smith, San Diego Reader
- "…not a beat is lost on (Yeager's) attention to details in this period classic. In addition, the unbelievably wonderful and luscious costumes by Jeanne Reith are simply mouthwatering. Matt Scott designed the Stanley cottage that has all the trappings of upper class tenants." Carol Davis, San Diego Theater Examiner
When a freak accident on the Stanley family’s Ohio doorstep lands venomous theater critic Sheridan Whiteside in a wheelchair, the house is under siege from his extended reign of terror. Hysteria runs rampant as the convalescing curmudgeon interferes, blackmails, lies and runs roughshod over everyone.
This lighthearted romp features Phil Johnson, the prolific and hilarious San Diego favorite, as the acerbic Sheridan Whiteside. The show is helmed by San Diego director, Ruff Yeager, who assembled an award-winning team. “This is a great opportunity,” states Phil Johnson. “Many of us have never worked together before. I believe this mutual outreach benefits all of us in the local theatre world. Thanks to Coronado Playhouse for bringing us all together.”
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The Playhouse is integrating some of the top, vast talent in the San Diego area on one stage. Community performers and company members are working with established professionals, bridging the entire world of the San Diego theatre scene.
RUN DATES:
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June 29, 2012 – August 5, 2012
Thursday - Saturday at 8pm, and Sundays at 2pm
SPECIAL EVENTS:
Opening night dinner and show special. Join the Playhouse for a special opening night event. Attend dinner and a show for the low price of $50 per person. Coronado’s Consummate Catering is providing a buffet meal, champagne, coffee and dessert at the Playhouse. Friday, June 29, starting at 6:30pm. Show starts at 8pm.
Happy Hour and Show. Join the Playhouse at this lively favorite Happy Hour event offering comedy, appetizers and cocktail specials. Consummate Catering is providing a wide array of finger foods and the bar is serving signature drinks. $35 includes show admission, appetizers and drink specials. Friday, July 6, starting at 6:30pm. Show starts at 8pm.
THE CREATIVE TEAM:
Featuring: Phil Johnson
Phil Johnson performed on Broadway in Les Miserables, in the Canadian production of Sunset Boulevard and toured with Les Miz and the First National Company of Miss Saigon.
A comedian, actor and singer, he has appeared with his original solo plays in L.A., Chicago, and in San Diego. Johnson’s original comedies have been selected ‘Best of the San Diego Actors’ Festival'.
Yeager’s work for the stage has been honored by the San Diego Theatre Critics Circle, KPBS and Playbill. He recently directed the critically acclaimed production of Brooklyn Boy for Scripps Ranch Theatre and Anon(ymous) by Naomi Iizuka. Yeager is a professor in the Department of Theatre at Southwestern College.
The show also features:
Faeren Adams, Amy Dell, Ryan Casselman, Yvette Angulo, Steven J. Jensen, M Susan Peck, Amanda Cooley Davis, Faeren Adams, Eric Poppick, Kim Strassburger, Philip John, Elaine Litton, Gregory Batty, Frank Godinez, Frances Rivera, Albert Molina, Bryan Finnigan, Julia Acherman, Paul Schaeffer, Christopher Pittman, James Gomez and Andre Gonzales.
Producer: Nick Steklov
Set Design: Matt Scott
Costume Design: Jeannie Reith
Interviews: Director Ruff Yeager Phil Johnson and other cast members are available for interviews. For more information or to arrange interviews, please contact Nick Stekov at (858) 367-3111or nick.steklov@gmail.com.
About The Coronado Playhouse:
Coronado Playhouse, celebrating its 66th year, is an intimate, 100-seat cabaret-style theatre with a full service bar. The new venue, which opened in 2006 with its state of the art equipment, still overlooks beautiful Glorietta Bay. The playhouse is dedicated to providing quality entertainment with a combination of delightful classic comedies, dramas, and mysteries, dazzling musicals, colorful FREE Shakespeare, and exciting original works by local authors.
Tickets are on sale now at the Coronado Playhouse Box Office
at (619) 435-4856 or online - www.coronadoplayhouse.com
