Diamonds and Gold and Festival Foods present Let Me Be Frank Productions’ all-new comedy musical, “The Manitowoc Munsters,” September 16th through October 8th at the Meyer Theatre.
Remember “The Munsters” TV show? Well, they’re actually from Manitowoc. Herman, Lily, Marilyn, Grandpa, and Eddie Munster receive a letter letting them know their long-lost relative, Ana Munster from Transylvania, will be coming to live with them in the great state of Wisconsin. Upon arrival, Ana meets Paul, a local Fuller Brush salesman who quickly sets his sights on wooing the new girl. While Ana’s arrival seems harmless at first, she may have some ulterior motives for her stay at the Munster household. With the help of Paul, Ana crafts a plan to unearth some hidden money on the property. Why does Ana need the money, and will her plan work to get some secrets out of the Munster family? You’ll have to see in our brand-new show!
“The Manitowoc Munsters” opens Friday, September 16th, with a benefit show for NEWCAP inc. NEWCAP’s mission for half a century has been to move people from poverty to opportunities and economic security, while enhancing community development. For the opening night performance of “The Manitowoc Munsters,” $10 of every sold ticket goes to this valuable organization in Northeastern Wisconsin.
“The Manitowoc Munsters ” then runs:
Saturday, September 17th at 7:30pm
Thursday, September 22nd at 7:30pm
Friday, September 23rd at 7:30pm
Saturday, September 24th at 7:30pm
Thursday, September 29th at 7:30pm
Friday, September 30th at 7:30pm
Saturday, October 1st at 7:30pm
Thursday, October 6th at 1:00pm & 7:30pm
Friday, October 7th at 7:30pm
Saturday, October 8th at 1:00pm & 7:30pm
Tickets are available at meyertheatre.org, tickestaronline.com, by calling Ticketstar at 920-494-3401, or at the door (the Meyer Theatre box office opens one hour before each performance).
Two out-of-town performances will take place in September. The first is at the McComb/Bruchs Performing Arts Center in Wautoma on Sunday, September 25th at 7:00pm. Head to www.mccombbruchspac.com for more information, including tickets. A performance will also be held at the Capitol Civic Centre in Manitowoc on Wednesday, September 28th, at 7:00pm. Head to cccshows.org or call 920-683-2184 for tickets and more information.
Cast: Frank Hermans (Herman), Pat Hibbard (Grandpa), Tom Verbrick (Eddie Munster), Paul Evansen (Fuller Brush salesman), Amy Riemer (Lily Munster), Lisa Borley (Marilyn Munster), and Michelle Oren (Ana Munster).
Band: Dennis Panneck (guitar), Pat Hibbard (bass), Tony Pilz (keyboards), Andrew Klaus (drums).
Lights: Ross Loining
Sound: Kelly Klaus
Song selections:
Soul Deep – The Box Tops
Holly Holy – Neil Diamond
Count Me In – Gary Lewis & The Playboys
Along Comes Mary – The Association
You’re the One – The Vogues
A Sign of the Times – Petula Clark
Come See About Me – The Supremes
Do The Bird – Dee Dee Sharp
(You Don’t Know) How Glad I Am – Nancy Wilson
I Put A Spell On You – Annie Lennox
Monster Mash – Bobby Pickett
Little Red Riding Hood – Sam The Sham & The Pharaohs
No More Mr. Nice Guy – Alice Cooper
Evil Ways – Santana
The Munsters theme song
Frankenstein – The Edgar Winter Group
Spooky – Dusty Springfield
At Last – Etta James
Gotta Move – Barbra Streisand
