Egads! Theatre Company Presents In Trousers 3/11-12

Egads! Theatre Company presents the Kansas City premiere of In Trousers by contemporary musical master William Finn (composer of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee). In Trousers is Finn's earliest work and the first (and often over-looked) one-act musical of the Award-Winning Falsettos trilogy (AKA the "Marvin" musicals).

Marvin has a kid and a wife AND a lover - oy vey! When this balancing act gets too hot for Marvin, he reverts to himself at age 14 dodging the affection of his high school sweetheart and chasing after his aloof English teacher.

Finn's clever, catchy and breathless songs pitch us in and out of Marvin's confused adolescence and his current struggle between fantasies of kissing men and a desire to maintain a normal family life. Directed by Steven Eubank with Music Direction by Kevin Bogan, this musical features Jared Hill, Katie Karel, Molly Denninghoff, and Shelby Floyd plus six versatile musicians.

"These exploits ... are set to music -- funny, bouncy, cleverly constructed music ... it galvanizes whatever it touches. Finn's lyrics are even more cause for celebration. Densely packed with off-the-wall wit, these compact poems are tough-little-cookies that speak knowingly of the ups and downs of modern urban life."---N.Y. Post.

This show is recommended for teens and adults.

For those on a budget, ALL tickets are only $12.50 this Weekend (Friday, March 11 and Saturday, March 12 at 8:00 PM). Opening night includes a complimentary Post-show Reception. For those in the theatre industry, Monday, March 14 at 8:00 PM tickets are $12.50. (Save 40% on center seats).

For tickets and information (including specials and promotions), call (816) 842-9999 or visit http://www.egadstheatre.com.

In Trousers performs at the Off Center Theatre in Crown Center (3rd level) Friday and Saturday nights at 8:00 PM Friday, March 11 through Saturday, March 26. Additional performances include a 2pm matinee on Saturday, March 19, 8 PM on Monday, March 14 and 7 PM on Sunday, March 20.

Egads! Theatre Company has slashed all ticket prices - no extra fees and no gimmicks - "we call them recession reductions": $20.00 for center seating; $15.00 for right and left side seating; and $12.50 for student rush. Group Rates available for groups of 10 or more.

Egads! Theatre Company (the evolution of Eubank Productions) fosters emerging theatre professionals, produces theatre entertainment that is relevant and/or outlandish, and provides Kansas City audiences with quality productions as a stimulating outlet.

Crown Center is located at 2450 Grand Boulevard, Kansas City, MO 64108.

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