The Tony-nominated, one-man show about the life and career of show business legend George Burns will be presented at Moraine Valley Community College on Sunday, Oct. 16, at 3 p.m.
The hit Broadway play “Say Goodnight Gracie” will be in the Dorothy Menker Theater in the Fine and Performing Arts Center, 9000 W. College Pkwy., Palos Hills.
Tickets are $25 for the general public, $20 for seniors, and $15 for students.
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“Say Goodnight Gracie,” starring Alan Safier as George Burns (his trademark cigar and owl eyeglasses included), is a hilarious and heart-warming portrayal of one of the world’s favorite and funniest centenarians. Burns, who spanned over 90 years of American entertainment history, is alive — kicking, singing and dancing!
With vintage photographs and video clips from film and television performances, "Say Goodnight Gracie" brings to life Burns’ fascinating story. The show also features evocative music as well as the vocal talents of actress Didi Conn (Frenchie from “Grease”).
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Safier celebrates five decades in the entertainment industry, including stage and television appearances. He may be familiar to audiences from hundreds of television and radio voice-overs (most notably as the Kibbles ’n Bits dog) and from guest appearances on dozens of television series (most recently on “The Wizards of Waverly Place”).
His new CD of American standards from the 1930s and 1940s, “Alan Safier Sings the Songs of George & Gracie’s Heyday,” was released in February 2011.
“Say Goodnight Gracie” is the third longest-running solo performance play in Broadway history and was nominated for a 2003 Tony Award for Best Play. It won the 2003-04 National Broadway Theatre Award for Best Play.
This program is partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council, a state agency.
Tickets for “Say Goodnight Gracie” and other upcoming performances can be purchased at morainevalley.edu/fpac, by calling (708) 974-5500, or at the Box Office located on the south end of the Fine and Performing Arts Center.
