SJR Spring Production

Set in the 1930s, Lend Me a Tenor is a madcap screwball comedy that takes place when Tito Merelli, a fiery-tempered and world famous Italian opera superstar, arrives in Cleveland, Ohio to make his debut with the local opera and promptly goes missing. To save the show, Henry Saunders, the producer, conspires to cover for Tito’s absence by calming his hot-blooded wife and distracting his most passionate fans. Chaos then truly begins on an operatic level.  What follows is a laugh-out-loud chain reaction of mistaken identity, slapstick plot twists, and rapid-fire mayhem. 

Lend Me a Tenor made its Broadway debut on March 2, 1989, at the Royale Theatre and ran for 476 performances.  Another successful 2001 Broadway revival followed along with a recent regional theatre production at Paper Mill Playhouse.  There have been many revivals, and regional theatre and international productions. This show is a favorite choice for theatre programs.

The show was nominated for nine Tony Awards and received two for Best Actor and Direction. It was also nominated for six Drama Desk Awards and won three.  A London Olivier Award followed for Best Comedy of the Year.

You have four opportunities to see this hilarious play:
Thursday, May 16 at 7:00 PM
Friday, May 17 at 7:00 PM
Saturday, May 18 at 7:00 PM
Sunday, May 19 at 3:00 PM

In addition, there will be a Senior Citizens Preview Performance on Wednesday, May 15 at 3:00 PM.
Tickets are $10 at the door and include a pre-show nosh and discussion. Pre-show activities begin at 2 PM

Group Discount for Companies/Organizations/Clubs of 10 or more. For discount you must contact: sjrtheatertickets@gmail.com

cast/production team 

Producer………………………………………...John T. Asselta
Director ………………………..……….……..Frank Ingrasciotta
Scenic Design……………………………….. Eric Fredericks, Wendy Thau
Costumer………………………………………... Thomasina Hyland
Hair and Makeup Design………………………….. Dee Spencer
Sound Design………………………………………….. Eric Fredericks
Properties………………………………………………... Joanie Troast
Assistants to the Director…..…………………….Grace McVey, Matthew Webb
Technical Director………………………………………….Wendy Thau
SJR Performing Arts Program General Manager ………….... Hillary Barnett

Henry Saunders………….….Ralph Ignacio (US Matthew Ranagan)
Max………………………..…. Marc Rivera
Maggie…………………….…….Hope Urdang
Tito Merelli………………….….Zach Mackiewicz
Maria Merelli……………..….Alana Malanga / Erin Teasdale
Diana…………………………..….Chloe Hodnett
Julia……………………………….Maeve Frize / Kassandra Mulholland
Bellhops…………….Mac Connors / Matthew Ranagan / John Santino / Jack Zaccaro 

Pics from our production of BRIGHT STAR