Blithe Spirit at Boca's Caldwell Theatre

Noel Coward's

BLITHE SPIRIT

comes to

Caldwell Theatre Company

This comic play written by The Master, Noel Coward –  who considered Blithe Spirit the best work he'd ever written – arrives at Caldwell Theatre Company just in time to celebrate the New Year.  With a master cast performing a master's class act, Caldwell's second show of its Mainstage Season is the perfect way to celebrate and revel in the legendary wit that is Noel Coward and his Blithe Spirit.

Photo by SIGVISION

Charles Condomine and his second wife, Ruth, host a dinner including a local clairvoyant.  Madame Arcati holds a séance, bringing back the spirit of Charles' first wife, Elvira, who wishes to unsettle Charles' current marriage.   

Blithe Spirit takes its name from the first line of Percy Bysshe Shelley's "Ode to a Skylark:"  Hail to thee, blithe Spirit!/Bird thou never wert.  The play premiered on June 16, 1941 at the Opera House in Manchester, England and set British box office records with its 1,997 consecutive performances.  On December 30, 1969, David Lean's successful film based on the play premiered (starring Rex Harrison as Charles), exactly 36 years to the date before Caldwell's staging of the play. 

Charles and Elvira's song was Irving Berlin's "Always," which is heard during the play.  The lyrics take on new meaning when you realize Elvira is a ghost and Charles has remarried.

                                                from "Always"

                                                by Irving Berlin

                                                Days may not be fair always,

                                                That's when I'll be there always.

                                                Not for just an hour,

                                                Not for just a day,

                                                Not for just a year,

                                                But always.

Michael Hall directs Dennis Creaghan (Charles Condomine), Elizabeth Dimon (Madame Arcati), John Felix (Dr. Bradman), Jacqueline Knapp (Elvira), Margery Lowe (Edith), Angie Radosh (Mrs. Bradman) and Laura Turnbull (Ruth Condomine). 

BLITHE SPIRIT

December 30 – February 12, 2006

Classic Comedy

By Noel Coward 

BLITHE SPIRIT TICKET PRICES:   $32.50 & $41.50.  NEW YEAR'S EVE @ 5PM & 9PM, tickets $36.50 & $44.50.  Previews:  $28 & $32.50:  December 30, January 3-5.  Opening Night Gala:  $44.50 on January 6.

Evening performances Tuesdays through Saturdays at 8PM with select Sunday performances at 7PM.  Matinees:  At 2PM on Wednesdays, Sundays and select Saturdays.  Student Rush tickets are available for $7.00, 15 minutes prior to curtain with a valid full-time student ID and class schedule, based on availability.  Call Box Office at 877-245-7432 or 561-241-7432.  Group rates also available.

Caldwell Theatre Company
7873 North Federal Highway

Boca Raton, FL 33487-1640

Toll Free:  877-245-7432

Box Office:  561-241-7432

www.caldwelltheatre.com

CALDWELL THEATRE COMPANY FACTS

·         Currently celebrating Caldwell's 31st season

·         The oldest nonprofit regional theater in South Florida

·         The third oldest nonprofit regional theater in the State of Florida

·         Founded in 1975 by Artistic and Managing Director Michael Hall and the late Frank Bennett

·         305 seat regional professional theater

·         71 Carbonell Awards as presented by the South Florida Entertainment Writers' Association

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