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This story is so commonly known as the basis for noted feature films (in 1950 with Spencer Tracy and 1991 with Steve Martin, plus a 1995 sequel), that most folks probably don’t know it was a best-selling novel first — penned by Edward Streeter in 1949 — and later was adapted for the stage by Caroline Francke. It’s a beloved comic tale about a dad, Stanley Banks, facing the frustrations and financial pressures of staging his daughter’s wedding. With its large cast and family-oriented spirit, the play’s a natural for committed community theater operations, which describes Lamplighter’s Theatre to a tee. Greg Wilson and Kat Hanrahan have the leading roles under Ronnie Meek’s direction.
Fridays-Sundays. Starts: Feb. 12. Continues through Feb. 21, 2010
Fridays-Sundays. Starts: Feb. 12. Continues through Feb. 21, 2010
