A musical that takes place at Christmas in Trenton? Yes… and a delightfully funny one, too! Set in the 1970’s, when everyone thought everyone was “doing it” with everyone else, I Love My Wife makes us laugh as we see that not everybody joined the sexual revolution – no matter how hard they tried! Two friends, Wally and Alvin, decide to manipulate their wives, Monica and Cleo, into a ménage a quatre on Christmas Eve. But of course, not all goes as planned. Needless to say, this leads to a charmingly energetic escapade – a “twinkling piece of innocent bawdry” according to Time Magazine.

Winner of 2 Tony Awards and 4 Drama Desk awards, this gem of a musical gives us some of Cy Coleman’s best songs, each one written in a delightfully different style – from honky tonk to ballad to pure Broadway glitz. Michael Stewart’s lyrics sparkle with wit in every line, and his book satirizes all of those 1970’s stereotypes – much to our amusement. Directed by Tom Quinn and musically directed by Christopher Tolomeo, who also performs, I Love My Wife will put a smile on your face that will last all through the holiday season! I Love My Wife runs through December 5th at Montgomery Theater, 124 Main Street, Souderton, PA. Press Opening is Friday, September 11th at 8pm. For tickets and information, call 215-723-9984 x10 or visit www.MontgomeryTheater.org.

Cast

Meghan Heimbecker (Monica) has worked with the Wilma (Barrymore nomination, My Children! My Africa! ), Walnut (Barrymore Nomination, The Berenstain Bears:Family Matters), InterAct, 11th Hour and Theatre Horizon. Most recently she played Sister James in Doubt with the Pittsburgh Irish and Classical Theatre. Past Montgomery Theater productions include Picnic and Butterflies Are Free.

David Jack (Quentin) is one of America’s foremost children's recording artists, charming audiences for more than 23 years. He has twice been featured on NBC's Today, performed at The White House three times and starred in an eleven-year run of his own musical show at Anheuser-Busch's Sesame Place. His six CDs have received national awards including the coveted Parents' Choice Award. Recent theatrical roles include James Wilson in 1776! for the 2009 Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival and Julian Marsh in 42nd Street at Bucks County Playhouse.

Bob McDonald (Alvin) –Montgomery Theater debut! Favorite roles include James Anderson (Shenandoah), Harold Hill (The Music Man), Officer Lockstock (Urinetown, the musical) and Berger (Hair).

Elizabeth McDonald (Cleo) worked with Theatre Building Chicago and The Actor’s Theatre Company of Illinois, in addition to majoring in theatre at Loyola University Chicago. Past credits include: The Learned Ladies (Philaminte), Sweeney Todd (Mrs. Lovett), The American Dream (Mommy) and most recently Stuart Little (Margalo) here on the Project Stage. Elizabeth is on the production staff and assistant-directing at Merion Mercy Academy.

Joseph Michael O’Brien (Wally) played Jack and Jesus in Reefer Madness, last season’s joint production with Montgomery Theater and 11th Hour Theatre Co. He was most recently also a part of the 11th Hour concert of Austentatious playing Brian. Prior to that he played Trapper John in Mash with Collaborative Act Studios.

Mike Rosengarten (Stanley) Off-Broadway: Golden Boy of the Blue Ridge with Prospect Theatre. Recent regional credits include Man of La Mancha with Wayside Theatre, Forever Plaid with the Granbury Opera House and The Producers with the Seven Angels Theatre. Mike has a BA in Musical Theatre from SUNY Geneseo.

Michael E. Russo (Harvey) has appeared in productions at Society Hill Playhouse and The Actors NET of Bucks County. A graduate of Berklee College of Music, he has worked on various television and film productions including Law & Order: SVU, The Lovely Bones, The Brave One, and the locally produced Jersey Justice.

Christopher Tolomeo (Musical Director, Norman) has been an active musician in the Tri-State area for over a decade, has accompanied at various theaters in Philadelphia, appeared on nationally released music recordings and produced albums of original music. Favorite music directing credits include Cabaret, Hair, Sweeney Todd, and Urinetown.

I Love My Wife
Fact Sheet & Performance Schedule

Music Composed and Arranged by Cy Coleman, Book and Lyrics by Michael Stewart
Directed by Tom Quinn
Musical Director – Christopher Tolomeo
Choreography by Samuel Antonio Reyes
Costumes by Brian Strachan
Set Design by John Hobbie
Lighting Design by James Leitner
Stage Manager – Nancy Cepil Forbes

Location: Montgomery Theater

Tickets: $19 - $35

Dates: through December 5, 2009
124 Main Street
Souderton, PA 18964

Tickets and Information

Contact: Montgomery Theater Box Office 215-723-9984 x10
P.O. Box 64033
Souderton, PA 18964
play@montgomerytheater.org
MontgomeryTheater.org

Thursday, November 12, 7:30pm (PREVIEW)
Friday, November 13, 8pm (OPENING NIGHT)
Saturday, November 14, 8pm
Sunday, November 15, 3pm
Thursday, November 19, 7:30pm
Friday, November 20, 8pm
Saturday, November 21, 8pm
Sunday, November 22, 3pm
Wednesday, November 25, 7:30pm
Friday, November 27, 8pm
Saturday, November 28, 8pm
Sunday, November 29, 3pm
Wednesday, December 2, 7:30pm
Thursday, December 3, 7:30pm
Friday, December 4, 8pm
Saturday, December 5, 8pm