Beverly Hills University Club presents: "Damn Yankees" March 23, 2007
Chicago, Illinois 60655
Friday, March 23, 8pm
Saturday, March 24, 8pm
Sunday, March 25, 3pm
Friday, March 30, 8pm
Saturday, March 31, 8pm
Sunday, April 1, 3pm
Damn Yankees tells the tale of middle-aged baseball fan Joe Boyd, who sells his soul to the dapper, business-suited Mr. Applegate (presumably, no relation to Christina!) in exchange for having his youth restored and being given the athletic prowess necessary to lead his beloved Washington Senators to victory in the pennant race. Of course, this is a variation on the Faust legend -- the main difference being that, in Damn Yankees, Joe ultimately manages to escape Satan's clutches. Rejuvenated as the strong, young "Joe Hardy," Boyd does exactly what he wanted to do for the Senators. But, even at the height of his fame, he yearns to return to his wife, Meg -- although Applegate employs the sexy vamp Lola to try to seduce the kid.
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Added by Beverly Arts Center on January 11, 2007
Comments
francemarie
I had the pleasure of playing the part of Lola many years ago for this stellar group and I can tell you that their shows rival any that you go downtown to see. They leave no stone unturned in the quest to produce the highest quality shows. I remember each of them like it was yesterday, and now I am seeking a production of "Annie" as I would love to finally perform my dream role of Miss Hannigan. To the cast of Damn Yankees I say Break a Leg and enjoy every minute.
A former "Lola", Fran Green (formerly Trumbull)