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The Book Of Merman

When two Mormons ring a doorbell marked E.M. in a small town, they have no idea that a certain Ethel will open the door. With some dazzling parody music and Schwartz's original songs, you will laugh throughout The Book of Merman and leave smiling, as it takes you to places you did not know you wanted to go.

Jeff Award-winner David Zak directs, with Jeff Award-winner Robert Ollis musical directing. PFP Artistic Ensemble Member Libby Lane stars as Ethel Merman.

The works of Jeff Award Winner Leo Schwartz (Under A Rainbow Flag Best New Work, 2103; renamed HONOR!) have been performed Off-Broadway, in Chicago, and in Europe. His musical, NAUGHTY! was the Director's Choice of the New York Musical Theatre Festival. Me and Capone Or How I Died in the St. Valentine's Day Massacre was featured at the SONY search for New Musicals in Cardiff, Wales. His film scores and films have won awards in numerous festivals. He is Composer-In-Residence for the Chicago Clarinet Ensemble. Leo receives frequent commissions and makes his residence in Chicago, Illinois.

Details: The Book of Merman by Leo Schwartz, directed by David Zak, musical direction by Robert Ollis, and featuring Libby Lane as Ethel Merman.

o Previews January 15 and 16, 2015 at 7:30

o Press Opening is January 17, at 7:30

o Regular performances are Thursday through Saturday at 7:30 and Sunday at 5:00 through February 15th.

o Tickets are $15 for previews, and $25 for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Students and Seniors can save $5 per ticket. Ten Premium tickets with prime reserved seating for each performance are $30.

o Pride Films and Plays is offering subscriptions and memberships for 2014-15 for even greater savings.