Footlighters Theater Presents Ken Ludwig’s MOON OVER BUFFALO

Moon Over Buffalo offers up playwright Ken Ludwig at his best. As in his Tony-award-winning Lend Me A Tenor, this show is a mix of backstage craziness--complete with slamming doors, heated arguments, actors coming and going, ripping clothes and the odd appearance of a TV weatherman. Moon Over Buffalo contains the perfect mixture of witty one-liners and hilarious physical comedy. The original Broadway production featured the incomparable Carol Burnett.

Set in 1953, the play tells the story of two aging stars of film & screen who find themselves doing “Cyrano de Bergerac” and “Private Lives” in a dilapidated theater in Buffalo. All seems lost for this dynamic duo. Their theater company is facing bankruptcy; their marriage is on the rocks….

In the middle of it all, their daughter arrives with big news, at the same time word arrives that a Hollywood big shot will attend that day’s matinee, offering a chance back to stardom. It appears simple enough. Then the mayhem begins.

What ensues is Ken Ludwig at his best. As in his A Comedy of Tenors (currently playing at Philadelphia’s Walnut Street Theater), this show is a mix of backstage craziness--complete with slamming doors, actors running on and off stage, heated arguments, ripping clothes and an odd appearance of a TV weatherman. Moon Over Buffalo contains the perfect mixture of witty one-liners and hilarious physical comedy.

To bring this classic farce to life, director Kirk Paul has put together a fabulous cast of local talent including Tom Libonate, Jennifer Dinan, Emily Sturz, Bob McCormick, Norma Kider, David Richman, William Gilbertson and Shannon Clemens.

You don’t want to miss your chance to see the play the New York Post hailed as “one of the most hysterical things ever put onstage.” Opening night is Friday, March 15th at 8pm with shows running weekends through March 30th. Tickets are on sale now at www.FootlightersTheater.com.

Tickets are just $18 for adults and $12 for children (12 and under). Group discounts are available for parties of 10 or more. Tickets may be purchased in advance (recommended) at www.footlighterstheater.com or at the door on the day of the show.

Footlighters Theater is located at 58 Main Avenue in Berwyn, PA 19312, just two blocks from the Berwyn Train station (Paoli/Thorndale line). On-street parking is available and patrons also have access to the church parking lot across the street. Many wonderful dining options are available within walking distance of the theater for pre- or post-show enjoyment.

For more information, call (610) 296-9245 or visit www.footlighterstheater.com.