Racine Theatre Guild's 'A Comedy Of Tenors' Opens This Weekend

RACINE, WI – The Racine Theatre Guild’s production of “A Comedy of Tenors” opens Friday, Feb. 23 and runs through Sunday, March 11.

According to the Racine Theatre Guild, in this sequel to "Lend Me a Tenor," Saunders is desperate to coordinate a concert with the best voices on the planet, if they don’t try to kill each other first.

Over-the- top Italian tenor, Tito thinks his wife, Maria, is cheating on him with Carlo, a rival tenor, and backs out of the concert. When the bellhop, Beppo, is discovered to be Tito’s doppelgänger and a brilliant singer, mistaken identities and bedroom hijinks ensue for a madcap delight. Add in a long- suffering assistant, strong-willed daughter, and ex-lover soprano, it is a frenzy of a farce promising an evening of sheer joy.

Written by Ken Ludwig and directed by Douglas Instenes, the cast will feature familiar faces from the RTG’s 2016 production of “Lend Me a Tenor:” Paul Weir as Saunders, Shannon Thill as Maria, Davidson Kane as Tito, and Christie Burgess-Martino as a new character, Racón. Other cast members include Malcolm Jae O’Shea as Max, Jenna Zeihen as Mimi, and Alex Benitez as Carlo.

While the audience is sure to enjoy a great performance, some adult humor may not b suitable for younger patrons.

Sponsored by Gary and Mary Sue Langendorf, “A Comedy of Tenors” runs February 23 – March 11. Performances take place at 7:30 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. on Sundays. Saturday, March 3 and March 10 will also have a 2 p.m. show.

Tickets are $18 for adults, $16 for seniors (62+), and $13 for students (21 & under). There will also be two additional performances on Sunday, March 4 and Thursday, March 8 at 7 p.m. for a discounted
rate. Further savings are offered to groups of 12 or more.

Tickets can be purchased from the Racine Theatre Guild located at 2519 Northwestern Ave. Racine. Call (262) 633-4218, visit www.racinetheatre.org, or stop by the box office weekdays from 12 to 6 p.m. and 90 minutes prior to each performance for tickets.

Photos by Michael Steinbach - Bach Photography Via Racine Theatre Guild, Published With Permission