March 20 - April 1, 2012

Li'l Abner

Li'l Abner (1959) by Panama & Frank, Gene De Paul and Johnny Mercer. The citizens of Dogpatch, USA include Mammy and Pappa Yokum, Stupefyin' Jones, Evil Eye Fleagle, Appassionata von Climax, Marryin' Sam, Daisy Mae and, of course, Li'l Abner. Songs: "Namely You," "Jubilation T. Cornpone," "The Country's in the Very Best of Hands," "If I Had My Druthers," and "I'm Past My Prime."

April 17 - 29, 2012

Sitting Pretty

Sitting Pretty (1924) by Jerome Kern, P. G. Wodehouse and Guy Bolton. A millionaire plans to adopt one of two twin orphans and marry her to his protégé, who is in reality a thief.  But the father’s nephew is a detective and saves the day and the girl. Songs: "All You Need Is a Girl," "A Year from Today," "Is This Not a Lovely Spot?", "Bongo on the Congo," and "Shufflin' Sam."

May 1 - 13, 2012

Something for the Boys

Something for the Boys (1943) by Cole Porter and Herbert & Dorothy Fields. Three cousins inherit a ranch that is next to a military base and  convert it into a boarding house. The Army tries to close it down but not before a variety of romances ensue. Songs: "Hey, Good Lookin'," "He's a Right Guy," "The Leader of a Big Time Band," "Could It Be You?," and "I'm in Love with a Soldier Boy."