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Enjoy 4 East Lynne Theatre Company Tickets good for any production through March 2015.

July 23 - Aug. 30 at 8:30: Zorro! (World Premiere)  In 1919, the character of “Zorro” first appeared in The Curse of Capistrano.  Written by Johnston McCulley, it was a serialized novel in “All-Story Weekly” magazine. After the success of Douglas Fairbank’s silent film, it was reissued under the title The Mark of Zorro.  Now he’s on stage in this world premiere adapted by James Rana.  When a common citizen realizes the governor of Old California is arresting people because they disagree with him, he dons a mask and cape, and wields his sword to avenge the wrong. Of course he falls in love along the way.  But she is, of course, in love with Zorro, and not the alter ego. As in ELTC’s world premieres of Rana’s highly successful adaptations of The Poe Mysteries and The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, a cast of six portray a variety of roles. (Photo of James Rana when he was in The Poe Mysteries.) 

Sept 17 – Oct. 12 at 8:00: (No show on Wed. Oct. 8; added show on Sun. Oct. 12 at 7:30): Within the Law This Broadway sensation had the enviable record of being the most popular and financially successful play to hit New York in ten years. Part of its charm lies in the fact that it’s a drama, comedy, romance, and mystery all rolled into one hit. Opening in September, 1912 at the Eltinge Theatre, it ran for two years (a long run in those days), receiving praise from critics, social workers, city officials, and audiences alike. The plot involves Mary Turner, a sales clerk in a big Manhattan department store, being falsely accused of shoplifting. Her pleas for justice solicit a sneer from the store owner, but she warns him that, although she is no thief, if he doesn't pay his employees a decent wage, there will be more thefts. After her prison term, Mary learns how to fight society and wealth with their own weapons, so she can seek revenge on those who wronged her by staying just “within the law.”  This was familiar territory for playwright Bayard Veiller, who grew up poor in Brooklyn and spent many years as a police reporter before becoming a success playwright. Within the Law was adapted into three successful films and a teleplay in the 1950s. It was last on Broadway as a limited run in 1928: part of a revived-play series. (Photo is from the 1916 silent film that was destroyed in 1920.)  

Nov. 7 and 8 at 8:00: Holmes and Carter Mysteries  ELTC’s popular vintage-radio style production, complete with live sound effects and commercials, with two great detectives! Sherlock Holmes Adventure of the Copper Beeches about a governess in peril, and Nick Carter and the Strange Dr. Devolo, in which Manhattan millionaires are missing.

Nov 28 - Dec. 13 at 8:00: Christmas in Wisconsin: Tales by Zona Gale  (Nov. 28, 29, Dec. 7, 11, 12, and 13 at 8:00; Special Matinee on Dec. 13 at 2:00) This Pulitzer Prize-winning author centered many of her stories in the imaginary town of Friendship Village, filled with all sorts of interesting people, not unlike those in Lake Wobegon in Garrison Keillor’s A Prairie Home Companion.  The tales are brought beautifully to life in storytelling fashion by ELTC’s artistic director, Gayle Stahlhuth. As in her other holiday shows, including The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus, she portrays thirty-plus characters, quickly moving from one to another.  This unique holiday treat has become a holiday tradition for many Cape May visitors and tourists.

 “Stahlhuth mesmerizes audiences as she moves seamlessly from character to character.” - Catherine Dugan, “Exit Zero”

Shows run Wednesdays through Saturdays unless otherwise noted.

                 Location: First Presbyterian Church, 500 Hughes St., Cape May        

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East Lynne Theatre Tickets good through March 2015.  Reservations required and subject to availability.