Milton Players Presents Ken
Ludwig’s Hilarious Farce, Leading Ladies
The Milton Players will present ken Ludwig’s well-loved farce,
Leading Ladies, beginning Friday, April 16.
Directed by Richard White, Leading Ladies follows the adventures of
Leo and Jack, two down-on-their-luck Shakespearean actors, who find
themselves performing “Scenes from Shakespeare” on the Moose Lodge
circuit in the Amish country of 1958 Pennsylvania.
Jason Arundale of East Boston and Rick Fairbanks are featured in
Leading Ladies
When they hear that a wealthy woman in a nearby town is about to
die, leaving her fortune to a pair of long-lost relatives, they
resolve to put their acting talents to more profitable use. The
complications begin when Leo and Jack discover that the long-lost
relatives are female, and continue when Leo falls in love with the
old woman’s niece, who is engaged to the local minister. Jason
Arundale of East Boston plays Jack in the production.
In conjunction with the show, the Players have teamed up with local
restaurant, Abby Park, located at 550 Adams St. in East Milton.
Ticket holders are entitled to $20 off their bill of $50 or more on
days of the show, excluding tax and gratuity, simply by showing
proof of attendance, such as a ticket stub or printout confirmation
from online ticket purchases. Call Abby Park at 617-696-8700 for
reservations.
Leading Ladies will be presented at the Milton Woman’s Club, 90
Reedsdale Road, Milton. Performances will run April 16, 17, and 23,
with a matinee on Sunday, April 25th. Friday and Saturday evening
performances are at 8 p.m. and are cabaret-style, including
complimentary wine, soft drinks and snacks. The Sunday matinee is at
2 p.m. Tickets prices for the evening performances are $20, and the
matinee is $15.
For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit
www.miltonplayers.org or call 1-617-698-SHOW (7469).
