Stage Door Players 2011/2012 Season

The Last Romance (Atlanta Premiere)

September 23 through October 16, 2011
(Performances Friday and Saturday evenings and Sunday afternoons)

From the Tony Award winning playwright of Over the River and Through the Woods, I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change and Memphis comes a heartwarming boy-meets-girl comedy with one unique difference, the boy and girl are senior citizens! Ralph, a widower, unexpectedly finds love again with Carol, an attractive woman who never expected another chance at love. This touching, romantic comedy proves it is never too late to follow your heart.

by Joe DiPietro
Directed by Justin T Anderson

Greetings

December 2 through December 18, 2011
(Performances Friday and Saturday evenings and Sunday afternoons)

Andy has a sweet Catholic mother, a sour Catholic father and a severely retarded younger brother named Mickey. When he brings his Jewish atheist fiancé to meet the folks on Christmas Eve, his worst fears about family blow ups are realized. But when Mickey, whose entire vocabulary consists of "oh boy" and "wow," suddenly says "Greetings," everything they believe or don’t believe is put to the test.

My Way, A Musical Tribute to Frank Sinatra

January 20 through February 12, 2012
(Performances Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings and Sunday afternoons)

This smart and classy musical revue pays tribute to one of America’s most beloved entertainers. Taking you on a sentimental musical journey, spanning almost 50 years, an amazing cast of four captures the essence of "Ol’ Blue Eyes." Featuring all your swinging Sinatra favorites: "Strangers in the Night," "The Lady is a Tramp," "New York, New York," "That’s Life," and "Young At Heart."

Same Time, Next Year

March 16 through April 8, 2012
(Performances Friday and Saturday evenings and Sunday afternoons)

Twenty-five years of manners and morals are hilariously and touchingly played out in one of the most popular romantic comedies ever written about a love affair between Doris and George, who although married to other people, rendezvous once a year.

Lend Me a Tenor

May 18 through June 10, 2012
(Performances Friday and Saturday evenings and Sunday afternoons)

The time is September, 1934. The place is the Cleveland Grand Opera Company. World famous tenor Tito Morelli is to perform Otello, his greatest role, at the gala season opener. Through a hilarious series of mishaps and a double dose of tranquilizers, he passes out and is no where to be found. Is Il Stupendo dead? Who will go in his place? Considered by some to be one of the greatest farces ever written, this one will have you rolling in the aisles.

High Society

July 13 through August 5, 2012
(Performances Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings and Sunday afternoons)

Based on the MGM musical film of the same name and Philip Barry’s classic play, The Philadelphia Story, we meet the very wealthy Lord family as they plan the wedding of their daughter Tracy. Ex husbands, nosy reporters, too much champagne and a pesky little sister all threaten to ruin the happy day. Featuring such great Porter tunes like Well, Did You Evah, Let’s Misbehave, True Love and Who Wants to Be a Millionaire.