The Theater, Darling
Swing uptown to see the opening of “The Winter View.” It is the last completed work of acclaimed playwright Martha J. Thomas and it will be staged at the H.A.D.L.E.Y. Players Theatre founded by the legendary Gertrude Jeannette.
Synopsis: This romantic comedy opens on the day of the funeral of Amos’ wife of 40 years. Word has gotten out that there is a new widower on the scene and the women in town start their pursuit. Amos’ only child, Samantha, tries to protect her father from the attention of the women but has her own set of problems to deal with.
Eventually Amos finds love in the most unexpected of places.
Thomas’ plays are known for the ability to tap into the human spirit, tugging at your heart strings one minute and leaving you in tears of joy the next. The Winter View is a performance sure to be enjoyed by young and old so bring your whole family out to see it.
This weekend ONLY is a free will offering/pay as you wish Friday and Saturday. There are two performances on Saturday. The matinee is at 2:30 p.m. and the evening performance is at 7:30 p.m.
The play runs from May 26 through June 16. A special GALA Dinner will be on Sunday, May 28 at 2:30 pm. Tickets for the Gala dinner are $40 and includes a full meal followed by the performance. The honoree will be Rev. Victor T. Hall of Calvary Baptist Church in Jamaica, Queens. Previous attendees of the Gala Dinner have included notables such as Rudy Dee, Woody King, Jr. and Miki Grant.
Ticket prices for Sunday’s performance without the dinner are $15.00 general, $12.00 for seniors and groups of 20 or more and $8 for children under 12 years of age.
The H.A.D.L.E.Y. Players is located at 207 West 133rd Street (btwn. Adam Clayton Powell and Frederick Douglas) in the St. Philips Community Center.
For more information call 212-368-9314 or 212-926-0281
Related: NPR Interview with Gertrude Jeannette
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