Cougar The Musical Prowls On Stage at The Plaza Theatre May 22 – June 29
Off-Broadway hit features original music, imaginative script
MANALAPAN – A trio of women – single, divorced, vulnerable and searching for their identity and self-esteem – are ripe to fall under the life-affirming spell of newfound love and hot younger men in COUGAR THE MUSICAL, running May 22 – June 29 at the Plaza Theatre.
This hilarious musical comedy tells the story of Mary-Marie, a “cougar bar only” proprietor; Lily, the betrayed woman who spurns the younger men advances, and Clarity, the successful businesswoman who left her job to pursue “women’s studies.” Each faces different challenges and benefits in dating younger men (all played by the same male character), and find resolution in their lives through a musical journey of love and laughter. Unlike other ladies’ musicals, COUGAR features original melodies from six composers, along with a script that “reflects considerable imagination and contains a few knowing jokes.” (New York Times)
Starring Margot Moreland as Mairy, Katie Angell Thomas as Lily, Shelley Keelor as Clarity, and Clay Cartland as all the men. Directed by Dodd Loomis and choreographed by Lix DeMarco, with music direction by Mark Galsky, and a live three piece combo.
COUGAR THE MUSICAL runs May 22 – June 29 Wednesdays & Sundays at 2 p.m., Thursdays & Fridays at 7:30 p.m., and Saturdays at 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $45 each, with special group and student rates available. Tickets may be purchased at the Box Office located at 262 South Ocean Blvd Manalapan, FL 33462, on-line at www.plazatheatre.net or by calling 561-588-1820.
ABOUT THE PLAZA THEATRE: The Plaza Theatre, a not-for-profit 250-seat theatre, is home to a variety of light-hearted shows, with an occasional gripping drama, that will please every show-goer. Opened in early 2012 by Alan Jacobson, a Palm Beach Gardens resident who ran the Florida Jewish Theatre for five seasons in the 1990s and then became an independent producer of cabaret shows, musical revues and comedies such as If You Ever Leave Me … I’m Going With You and Down the Garden Path, which played at the Royal Poinciana Playhouse, The Plaza Theatre promises lower-than-average ticket prices and is bringing quality entertainment to all. The Plaza Theatre is located at 262 S. Ocean Blvd in Manalapan, FL. For more information, please call (561) 588-1820 or visit www.theplazatheatre.net.