Merman, 'Hair,' New McNally Play-Rising Action Theatre

Rising Action Theatre announces the opening of its very own 100 seat theatrical venue at 840 E. Oakland Park Blvd, Oakland Park, Fl 33334 on Sept 21, 2007 with the Florida Premiere of Some Men – directed by Tony Nominated Broadway Director Michael Leeds (Swinging On a Star). Their season is outlined below. The performance schedule for all shows is Thurs, Fri, Sat at 8 pm and Sun at 3 pm. Tickets can be purchased on their website at www.risingactiontheatre.com . Ticket inquiries will be taken at 954-815-8826. After Aug 15, that ticket inquiry number will be 1 800-595-4849.

Some Men by Terrence McNally,

A new play with music. Tony Award-winning playwright Terrence McNally (Love, Valor, Compassion) highlights the moments when guests, gathered together at a gay wedding ceremony, found true love in their own lives and celebrates the century of change that has brought them to this point. (Sept 21-Nov 9)

6 Dance Lessons in 6 Weeks

When Lily Harrison, a recent widow of a Southern Baptist Minister, hires an acerbic dance instructor to give her private dance lessons she gets more than she bargained for. As Lily learns to dance, her early antagonism touches Michael Minetti, an acerbic gay New Yorker 30 years her junior, and gives way to a profound compatibility and friendship that ultimately transcends fear and morality. Directed by Stephen Chambers (Nov 29-Jan 20)

11 0' Clock Number (World Premiere)

On his 45^tth birthday, Bobby Dupree gets a Scrabble set once owned by Ethel Merman. Guess who shows up at his door to grant him his every wish? Ethel herself! World Premiere of a New Play! (Feb 1- March 23)

Hair

Whether nostalgic or a new discovery, The American Tribal Love Rock Musical brings it's anti-war Message to a new generation. Celebrate with "Aquarius" and "Let the Sunshine In!"

(April 10-May 30)

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