Photo Flash: First Look at Dennis Parlato, Ben Nordstrom and More in DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS at the Arvada Center

Based on the popular 1988 film starring Steve Martin and Michael Caine, this Tony Award winning musical comedy centers on two con men living on the French Riviera. The first is a suave and sophisticated fellow, who makes his lavish living by talking rich ladies out of their money. The other is a small-time crook who modestly swindles women by arousing their compassion with fabricated stories about his grandmother's failing health. When the two attempt to join forces the plan fails miserably so they come to an agreement to pull off one great scam where the winner stays and the other leaves town forever. A madcap battle of the cons ensues that will keep audiences laughing and trying to guess the cons’ next move to the end!

In addition to director Rod Lansberry, the creative team includes David Nehls (musical director), Kitty Skillman Hilsabeck (choreographer), Brian Mallgrave (scene design), Clare Henkel (costume design) and Shannon McKinney (light design).

The principal cast features: Dennis Parlato (Lawrence Jameson); Ben Nordstrom (Freddy Benson); Laura E. Taylor (Christine Colgate); Gary Lynch (Andre Thibault); Susie Roelofsz (Muriel Eubanks) and Lorinda Lisitza (Jolene Oakes). Ensemble members are: Piper Lindsay Arpan; Heather Doris; Alicia Dunfee; MAddie Franke; Valerie Hill; Kitty Hilsabeck; Mercedes Perez; Katie Ulrich; Matthew Dailey; Daniel Herron; Robert Hoppe; Brian Jackson; Matt LaFontaine; Mark Rubald; Travis Slavin and Hayden Stanes.

Photo Credit: P. Switzer 2012

Mercedes Perez, Dennis Parlato and Alicia Dunfee

Ben Nordstrom, Laura E. Taylor and Dennis Parlato

Ben Nordstrom and Dennis Parlato

Lorinda Lisitza

Dennis Parlato and Gary Lynch

Laura E. Taylor and Ben Nordstrom

Laura E. Taylor and Ben Nordstrom

Dennis Parlato, Lorinda Lisitza and Ben Nordstrom

Susie Roelofsz and Ben Nordstrom

The Cast