Everybody Loves Opal
by John Patrick
January 21, 23, 24, 25, 28, 30, 31, February 1   Fri&Sat 8pm, Wed&Sun 3pm
Reserved Seating.  $25.
In this play by John Patrick, Opal Kronkie lives in a tumbledown mansion at the edge of the municipal dump. The general disarray of her establishment is aggravated by the fact that Opal collects things - anything that can be toted home in her little red wagon. Opal is also an optimist, for no matter how mean her lot - or her "friends" - Opal responds with unfailing kindness and an abiding faith in the goodness of human nature. Into her rather strange world come three purveyors of bogus perfume on the lam from the authorities. They decide that what she needs is plenty of insurance, a rapid demise, and three beneficiaries. Attempted murder wouldn't seem to be funny, but in Mr. Patrick's magic hands it is uproarious.   It has been 10 years since this play was produced at the Theatre (above photo).  It will be as much a hit now as then because of the timeless wit of John Patrick.
                        "…shamelessly entertaining…" —NY Post
                        "…loads of laughs and a cheerful philosophy." —NY Mirror
                        "…goofy, extravagant and enjoyable." —NY Daily News