Ivan Menchall’s comedy about the stages of grief that was adapted into the 90s Comedy Classic by the same name, “The Cemetery Club” is coming to The Biltmore Studio located within The Village Theater at Cherry Hill in Canton, MI April 13 – 15, 2018.
The 90s film featuring a powerhouse trio of women, Ellen Burstyn, Olympia Dukakis, and Diane Ladd who portrayed three Jewish women who have been friends their entire lives seek to comfort and guide each other through the mourning of their dead husbands by meeting once a month for tea and a trip to the cemetery to visit their husband’s graves. Lucille, whose outwardly gregarious behavior belies her inner sadness, epitomizes denial. Doris, with her sharp tongue and quick wit exhibits anger. And acceptance manifests itself through sweet Ida who begins to question during the play whether or not it is perhaps time to move forward with her life. Things get complicated when Sam the butcher, who is also a widower comes on the scene and the women vie for his attention. Audiences will be moved to laugh and cry as they follow these women’s journey through grief.
Jeanne Pruett, President of the organization and also the assistant director says, “This production is a milestone for BTEP. Previously, we limited our productions to lighthearted comedies, but this time we wanted to explore a topic that affects so many people so deeply. We have a marvelously talented cast and we’re expecting this to be an amazing production. We feel certain audiences will be touched by and relate to these women”.
Performances are on Friday, April 13 and Saturday, April 14 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, April 15 at 2 p.m. Tickets for the 7:30 p.m. show are $35 for adults and $32 for seniors. Purchase your tickets online today at www.cantonvillagetheater.org or by calling 734/394-5300. Tickets can also be purchased at The Village Theater Box Office one hour prior to show time.
The Village Theater at Cherry Hill, located at 50400 Cherry Hill Road in Canton, MI 48178, is a regional center for the arts that offers the magic of live theater, soul-stirring music, the thrill of dance, and the enjoyment of fine art exhibitions and events, in addition to providing a home for several cultural organizations and community groups.