"Arsenic and Old Lace," Priscilla Beach Theatre, Priscilla Beach, Manomet, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA

Priscilla Beach Theatre (PBT) is in the final stretch of rehearsals for the opening of the classic, "Arsenic and Old Lace." The show opens on September 16th for six performances. Originally, scheduled for only five shows, theatre owners and guardians Bob and Sandy Malone added another performance to try to meet the strong demand.

This show is directed by Stephen Benson, co-directed by Meg Benson, and produced by Bob and Sandy Malone.

This classic dark comedy was written in 1939 and premiered in 1941. PBT's website describes it as follows: "Welcome to the home of the Brewster Family! This zany dark comedy tells the story of drama critic Mortimer Brewster, who just wants to get married to the girl next door. But standing solidly between Mortimer and matrimonial bliss is the wackiest, weirdest family tree that ever grew! His two sweet aunts, Abby and Martha have developed murder as their favorite hobby. Cousin Teddy sports a pince-nez, a handlebar moustache and regularly charges up San Juan Hill! And horrid brother Jonathan has just arrived from an asylum with a new face (ala Boris Karloff). It's "Home Sweet Homicide" as Mortimer tries to thwart the police, conceal a corpse, curtail anymore killing, and convince Elaine that a wedding with a man who is drowning in such a murky gene pool could be a lifesaver."



Just like all performances on PBT's Barn Stage, production values are outstanding for "Arsenic and Old Lace,"and this run promises another wonderful round of entertainment.

Contact PBT either online or by phone at 508-224-4888 for tickets or information.

In October, PBT will close out the 2016 performance season with the the musical comedy, "First Date," on the Barn Stage for a five performance run. The fall Children's Workshop will also offer, "Music Man, Jr." on the Barn Stage in late October. Tickets are available.

Season tickets for next summer go on sale December 1. (Individual ticket sales will follow a few days later).

Here's the lineup for Summer 2017:

"The Marvelous Wonderettes" in May,
"Nunsense" in June,
"West Side Story" in July,
"The Producers" in August,
"All Shook Up" in September, and
"Little Shop of Horrors" in October.

Support local, live theatre in our community. Come out to PBT - you'll be glad you did!