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Craig Eychner, Shauna Shoptaw, Ted V. Bigornia, and Sophia Rose Morris retell the classic “I can’t pay the rent” story several ways in the Masquers Playhouse production of “The Musical of Musicals” by Eric Rockwell and Joanne Bogart. Arthur Atlas directs the parody of a variety of notable Broadway musical styles, and Kris Bell choreographs the comic favorite, which plays in Pt. Richmond June 3 through July 9, 2011. Reservations online at www.masquers.org or by calling 510-232-4031 MUSICAL OF MUSICALS: THE MUSICAL! By Eric Rockwell and Joanne Bogart; directed by Arthur Atlas, musical direction by Ted Bigornia and Pat King. Masquers Playhouse, Point Richmond. The playhouse is located off of Highway 580 (Richmond Parkway exit) at 105 Park Place, Point Richmond across from the Hotel Mac. www.masquers.org or by calling (510) 232-4031 Through July 9, 2011

MUSICAL OF MUSICALS: THE MUSICAL a smash hit at the Masquers

There are some shows aimed at theatre aficionados and Corn. Picture a strapping good looking Big Willy (Craig Eychner) bursting on stage to sing the praise of “Corn” and “I’m in love with a wonderful hoe.” On stage prances June (Sophia Morris) and Willy assures her the reason he wants to marry her is “just because you’re, June, June, June.” June sings “don’t throw OKs at me” and turns to Mother Abby who advises “you need to ford every stream until your dreams come true.” Stream? If you say so mother Abby (Shauna Shoptaw). When mean Jidder (Ted V. Bigornia) the owner of ranch demands his rent, June is forced to marry him but is saved by “Daylight Savings Time.” Don’t ask it would spoil your fun.

Now that you have the gist of the show, the fabulous, energetic group with Mark Ferreira on the piano take on Stephen Sondheim and our hapless troupe are living a high-rise condo called The Woods that is just right for the ensemble to sing “Welcome to the Woods.” Oh, I forgot to tell you that the all four stars of the show have to double in the ensemble as Cowman, Neurotic New Yorker, Roller Skater, Older Argentinean etc. etc. They switch with alacrity and plausibility . . . well sort off. It is true that “A funny thing happened on the way to decorum” with (shades of La Cage . Then there is memorable “Show Tune” duet by Craig Eychner and Sophia Morris. Throughout the first act musical Director Ted Begornia who most often is cast in the role of the bad guy has a great stage presence and voice that belies his dastardly roles.

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