OCTC Brings 'Damn Yankees' to Ocean City

The Greater Ocean City Theatre Company and the OceanCity POPS bring a Broadway mega-hit to Ocean City July 7.

“Damn Yankees” opens on Tuesday, July 7, at the Hughes Performing Arts Center of Ocean City High School at 6th and Atlantic Avenue.

Shows will take place 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 7, Wednesday, July 8, and Thursday, July 9, with an additional 2 p.m. showing on Thursday, July 9.

Based on the novel The Year The Yankees Lost The Pennant by Douglass Wallop, featuring a winning score by Adler and Ross, and a devilish book by George Abbot, “Damn Yankees” won 7 TONY Awards.

Middle-aged baseball fanatic Joe Boyd trades his soul to the Devil, also known as Mr. Applegate, for a chance to lead his favorite team to victory in the pennant race against the New York Yankees. As young baseball sensation Joe Hardy, he transforms the hapless Washington Senators into a winning team, only to realize the true worth of the life he’s left behind. Joe ultimately outsmarts Applegate, returns to his former self, and shepherds the Senators to the World Series. Light, fast-paced and devilishly clever, “Damn Yankees” is a home-run hit featuring all-American subject matter and an irreverent sense of humor.

The Ocean City Theatre Company’s production is directed and choreographed by Dann Dunn with Andrew Hink as Music Director.

“Having Dann Dunn associated with OCTC is a huge honor,” OCTC Artistic Director Michael Hartmann said. “His talents as a performer, Director, and Choreographer have captured the attention of Regional Theatres and National Tours all around the country.”

OCTC and the POPS promise that patriotic pride will soar as the thrill of Broadway meets America’s greatest pastime.

Ticket prices range from $25-$30. For tickets, call 609-525-9248 or vist www.OCNJ.us/boxoffice.

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