“The Last Resort”: Reunion Theatre Group presents this comedy of surprises about Alex, who tries to have a weekend getaway with his current love interest but finds the weekend ruined by uninvited guests, hotel staff and unexpected spouses.
The comedy is written and directed by Keith McGregor, who has been involved with theater for much of his adult life and has written a number of plays that have been widely produced, according to a press release.
Cast members include local favorites John Klise and Vicki Lynn Maxey, who have many years of performing between them, the press release said.
“The Last Resort” opens at 8 tonight at the Everett Music Hall at Everett Mall, 1402 SE Everett Mall Way., Everett. Shows are 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays through Nov. 13.
Tickets are $13 general and $10 students and seniors; call 425-501-6383 or go to www.brownpapertickets.com.
Proceeds from this performance will go to the Snohomish County Music Project.
“Meet Me In St. Louis”: This classic bit of musical theater is much beloved on its own, but the cast and crew at Whidbey Playhouse have been honing this production, hoping to get it into a state of perfection by working five days a week since the first of May.
It is now polished and ready to open tonight.
“I cannot say enough to help you appreciate just how good this show is going to be,” said producer Mary Lou Chandler. “The songs are lively, the dances are energetic and the story is wonderful.”
The show, based on the movie starring Judy Garland, features the Smith Family of St. Louis who are excited for the 1904 World’s Fair to open in their town so the whole world will get to see where they live. This show features songs such as the “Trolley Song” and “Meet Me In St. Louis” and more than 150 period costumes from circa 1904.
The show is directed and choreographed by Paul Pierce, a former veteran of the Northwest Savoyards musical theater troupe. Pierce has been part of Olympic Ballet Theatre and is a licensed dance teacher.
“Meet Me in St. Louis” opens at 7:30 tonight at Whidbey Playhouse, 730 SE Midway Blvd., Oak Harbor. Shows are 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays and 2:30 p.m. Sundays through Nov. 27.
All tickets are $16, available in person or call 360-679-2237 or go to www.whidbeyplayhouse.com.
“The Music Man”: Lyric Light Opera presents this Tony-Award winner for best musical with a full orchestra and an energetic ensemble ready to belt out beloved tunes such as “Seventy-Six Trombones,” “‘Till There Was You” and “Lida Rose.”
Meredith Willson’s show follows dapper con man Harold Hill’s attempt to sell band instruments to a gaggle of school children and leave town with the cash. But romance sours the plan and soon Harold must choose between the charms of a local piano teacher and his sack full of money.
Lyric Light Opera’s professional productions include Broadway actors and top-flight local performers and this show follows that rule. Broadway actor Greg Stone and Seattle starlet Megan Chenovick lead the cast as Harold Hill and Marian Paroo.
“The Music Man” will be presented at 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays Saturday through Nov. 13 at McIntyre Hall, 2501 E. College Way, Mount Vernon.
Tickets start at $29. Call 360-416-7727 or go to www.mcintyrehall.org.
Theresa Goffredo: 425-339-3424; goffredo@heraldnet.com.
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