The Oak Ridge Playhouse will present the comedy “The Cemetery Club” in seven performances from February 9-18.
“The story concerns three widows and longtime friends who gather each month to visit their husbands’ graves,” a press release said. “Doris wants to continue mourning her loss. Ida wonders if it’s time to move on. Lucille pretends to move on—but hasn’t. Their outlooks on life, and responses to becoming widows vary, but the drama begins in earnest when they meet the local butcher, Sam, who has recently lost his wife. It looks as if a new love is on the horizon for some, however, not everyone approves.”
The press release said “The Cemetery Club,” by Ivan Menchell, was originally produced in 1987, and it “addresses the challenges of growing older with plenty of laughs and witty banter along the way. Characters share beautiful and lively bonds (think ‘Steel Magnolias’ meets ‘The Golden Girls’) as they explore an optimistic look at renewal after loss.”
The veteran cast for this production consists of Dana Wham, Emmy Eddy, Jim Richardson, and Kathy Tallent.
“The Cemetery Club” will be presented in seven performances on February 9, 10, 15, 16, and 17 at 8 p.m., and February 11 and 18 at 2 p.m.
Tickets are priced at $26.50 for adults/seniors, and $23.50 for students. To purchase tickets, visit www.orplayhouse.com, or call the Box Office directly at (865) 482-4877. The Box Office is open Tuesday-Friday from 12-5 pm.
This is the 81st season of the Oak Ridge Playhouse.
More information will be added as it becomes available.
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