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The Sunshine Boys

First Preview: Feb 14, 2020
Opening Date: Feb 14, 2020
Closing Date: Mar 1, 2020
Running Time: 02:15
The Sunshine Boys

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Playing @
Sitnik Theatre/Lackland Performing Arts Center.
715 Grand Ave., Hackettstown, NJ 07840
The play focuses on aging Al Lewis and Willy Clark, a one-time vaudevillian team known as "Lewis and Clark" who, over the course of forty-odd years, not only grew to hate each other but never spoke to each other off-stage throughout the final year of their act. The stubborn Clark, who was not ready for retirement, resented the wiser Lewis for breaking up the act when he opted to leave show business.

It is now 1972 and CBS is inviting the team to reunite for a special on the history of comedy, with the pair representing the vaudeville era at its best. Clark is convinced by his nephew Ben to revive one of the old routines one last time. Much of the humor is derived from efforts to get the two cantankerous actors into the same room for a rehearsal, their differences of opinion once they reunite, and their shenanigans on the actual broadcast.
RegionalPlay - ComedyRegional
Show Notes: 1 Intermission
Age Guidance: 16

Performance Schedule

THURSDAY @ 7:30 PM
FRIDAY & SATURDAY @ 8 PM
WEDNESDAY & SUNDAY @ 2 PM


Written By
  • Neil Simon

Director
  • Keith Baker

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$28.50 - $32.00

Accessibility

  • Assisted Listening System

    Listening Assistive devices for patrons who are hard of hearing. Devices allow you to adjust the volume of the performance and enjoy it at your own level.
  • Elevator/Escalator

    Elevator service to the upper level of the Lackland Center.
  • Entrance

    Ample doorways, convenient curb cuts, ramps, and automatic power doors for easy wheelchair and mobility device accessibility.
  • Parking

    Convenient parking on a first-come, first-served basis for vehicles with handicapped placards and/or license plates.
  • Restroom

    Accessible restrooms are located on the main lobby level
  • Telephone

    None on premises
  • Visual Assistance

    Large print programs are available for all Theater Series performances with a 1-week advance notice and with 3-4 weeks notice, we can provide Braille programs.
  • Wheelchair Info

    Wheelchair-accessible and companion seating upon request.
  • Assisted Listening System

    Listening Assistive devices for patrons who are hard of hearing. Devices allow you to adjust the volume of the performance and enjoy it at your own level.
  • Elevator/Escalator

    Elevator service to the upper level of the Lackland Center.
  • Entrance

    Ample doorways, convenient curb cuts, ramps, and automatic power doors for easy wheelchair and mobility device accessibility.
  • Parking

    Convenient parking on a first-come, first-served basis for vehicles with handicapped placards and/or license plates.
  • Restroom

    Accessible restrooms are located on the main lobby level
  • Telephone

    None on premises
  • Visual Assistance

    Large print programs are available for all Theater Series performances with a 1-week advance notice and with 3-4 weeks notice, we can provide Braille programs.
  • Wheelchair Info

    Wheelchair-accessible and companion seating upon request.

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