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The Philadelphia Story

Twin City Stage will present The Philadelphia Story, a comedy by Philip Barry, opening on Friday, September 13 at the Arts Council Theatre, 610 Coliseum Drive in Winston-Salem. Additional performances will be held September 14-15 and 19-22. Thursday, Friday and Saturday performances are at 8 pm, and Sunday matinees are at 2 pm. Tickets are $22 for adults, $20 for seniors and $18 for students. Group discounts are available. The box office opens to the public on Tuesday, September 3 at 12 noon and is open Monday through Friday from 12-5:30 pm. Call (336) 725-4001 for tickets.

Set in the late 1930?s, The Philadelphia Story is a witty romantic comedy about class, manners and marriage. Tracy Lord, a haughty, faultfinding socialite, is about to marry George Kittredge, a successful businessman. It?s the day before her wedding and Tracy is sure of herself and her future. With the simultaneous arrivals of her ex-husband, C. K. Dexter Haven, and Mike Connor, a handsome tabloid reporter sent to cover the wedding, however, Tracy?s ?perfect? life starts to show some cracks. As champagne flows at a pre-wedding party, a confused Tracy finds herself torn between George, the irresistibly attractive Mike, and the devilishly charming C.K., who still holds a torch for his former wife. Superbly written and wonderfully entertaining, The Philadelphia Story was a huge hit on Broadway when it opened in 1939, with Katharine Hepburn playing the role of Tracy Lord. The story moved to the silver screen the following year, starring Hepburn once again, along with Cary Grant and James Stewart, and is now on the American Film Institute?s 100 Best American Films list.

This is the opening play of Twin City Stage?s 79th Season. The Philadelphia Story will be directed by Jim McKeny. Mark Pirolo will design the set, with lighting by Scott Needham. Justin Hall will design the costumes. Stephanie Guelzow will stage manage the production, assisted by Paul Van Loon. The cast is as follows:

The Philadelphia Story

Seth Austin ? Thomas
Holly Bostick ? Liz Imbrie
Anne Goodall ? Tracy Lord
Brandon Hicks ? Sandy Lord
David Joy ? C. K. Dexter Haven
Mark March ? Seth Lord
Emma McCook ? May
Lisa Pfuhl ? Margaret Lord
Michaela Scott ? Dinah Lord
Chris Swaim ? George Kittredge
Rob Taylor ? Willie Tracy
Shelton Tripp ? Mike Connor
Aaron LaVallee ? understudy

Brent Johnson Agency/Nationwide Insurance will sponsor the run of The Philadelphia Story. An Opening Night Reception, featuring Raffaldini Vineyards, will begin at 7 pm on Friday, September 13 in the lobby.

Source: http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/twin-city-stage-presents-the-philadelphia-story/

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