Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre’s new summer play is an off beat story in a story about a hapless university drama societies’ presentation of a 1920’s style whodunit with lots of mystery and mayhem. The Play That Goes Wrong has a title that tells it all. A B&B news release comments: “Part Monty Python, part Sherlock Holmes, this Olivier Award-winning comedy is a global phenomenon that’s leaving audiences aching with laughter!” Well said…
Max (Joey Boos) falls to the stage after breaking through a stuck stage door with the help of Robert (Topher Embrey), Annie (Nathalie Cruz), crew members (Jaddy Ciucci and Hannah Elizabeth Boswell), and Dennis (Cynthia Collins)
Crew member Annie (Nathalie Cruz), front, is thrown in a costume, handed a script, and shoved on stage by crew members (Jaddy Ciucci and Hannah Elizabeth Boswell), and Jonathan (Jesse Bhamrah)
The premise is clear. This troupe turns a murder mystery into a blend of Three Stooges slapstick and John Cleese Faulty Towers non stop ridiculous hilarity. This comedy really does keep you in stiches through both Acts. Sets collapse, props go missing, leading lady knocked out, cues for lines are missed and, well, just name it and watch it go wrong.
In an attempt to excuse their compromising position, Florence (Logan Hill) tells her brother Thomas (Topher Embrey) that Cecil (Joey Boos) was cooling her brow
After reacting to a mishap while he’s supposed to be playing a murder victim, Jonathan (Jesse Bhamrah) is pushed back down onto the chaise by Sanrda (Logan Hill) and Robert (Topher Embrey)
This is one show that is most assuredly worthy of your consideration. We would love to share this performance with our adult children who live scattered around the country. It is a great opportunity for an outing for a group of family or friends. And frankly with the world situations as they currently are we can all use a bit of comedy these days. The Play That Goes Wrong provides plenty of well needed laughs!
Forced into the ever-changing role of Florence, crew member Trevor (Kevin Toniazzo-Naughton) does his best to have an “episode” — an recurring character trait — as Chris (Nic Nichtingale) and Dennis (Cynthia Collins) watch in a mix of fear and confusion
Furious that Annie (Nathali Cruz) won’t let her continue in her role as Florence, Sandra (Logan Hill) lunges to attack her as Chris (Nic Nightingale), Jonathan (JesseBhamrah), Robert (Topher Embrey), and Max (Joey Boos) try to stop the fight
The Play That Goes Wrong makes you laugh during performances through Aug. 23. Regardless of the shenanigans on stage, Beef & Boards’ tasty dinner buffet is always included complete with coffee, tea, or lemonade. Tickets are currently on sale exclusively through Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre at beefandboards.com or by calling the box office at 317.872.9664. Parking is always free!
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