Center Stage at Southampton Arts Center premieres “The Big Christmas Show,” a Musical Radio Play on Friday, December 8 through Sunday, December 10.
The play, conceived and written by Joe Landry and Michael Disher, celebrates the holidays and radio variety shows. When a star-studded variety broadcast starring Tallulah Bankhead, Groucho Marx, Ethel Merman and a host of other celebrities forces the WBFR radio staff and performers to rise to the proverbial occasion, an unexpected heartfelt harmony occurs on this Christmas Eve, 1950. The new play with holiday music, in its first workshop performance, embraces several well-known Christmas tales and some rare unexpected songs and stories. Michael Disher directs this event. Amanda Jones musically directs.
The cast includes Daniel Becker, Salli-Jo Borden, Susan Cincotta, Sue Conklin, Kieran Conlon, Vay David, Tim Ferris, Richard Gardini, Joey Giovingo, Tom Gregory, Amanda Jones, Tom Rosante, Michaal Lyn Schepps, Mary Sabo Scoponich, and John Seabury.
Tickets are available at www.southamptonartscenter.org/live or by calling 631 283-0967.
Complete your afternoon or evening. For ticket holders, the Plaza Cafe is offering a three course prix fixe ($75 per person plus tax and gratuity) either before or after the evening shows. Enjoy 15 percent off at Southampton Publick House. There will be a $25 brunch on Sunday, December 10, at Fellingham’s. Proof of ticket purchase is required and reservations must be made at the restaurant of choice.