Theatre: That's Entertainment - Part II

In February, Riverland Theatre continues the season with the classic Steinbeck play, Of Mice and Men. Two drifters, George (Shane May — Rochester) and his friend Lennie (Robert Johnson – Blooming Prairie), have just arrived at a ranch to work for enough money to buy their own place. Lennie remains a little boy in the body of a dangerously powerful man. George’s promise to let Lennie “tend to the rabbits” on their future ranch keeps Lennie calm, but when a ranch boss’ wife (Jessica Beske —Austin) is found dead in the barn with a broken neck, it is obvious what has happened. George is faced with a moral dilemma: how should he deal with Lennie before the ranchers find him and take matters into their own hands. Of Mice and Men is recommended for ages 14+.
Classic drama leads to classic Golden Age Musical, The Pajama Game. Conditions at the Sleep-Tite Pajama Factory are anything but peaceful as sparks fly between the new superintendent Sid Sorokin and Babe Williams, leader of the union grievance committee. Their stormy relationship comes to a head when the workers strike for a 7½ cent pay increase, setting off not only a conflict between management and labor, but also a battle of the sexes. This fast paced Broadway favorite includes the musical theatre standards “Hey There,” “Steam Heat,” and “Hernando’s Hideaway.” The Pajama Game is recommended for the entire family. Auditions are open to the public and will be held in the FWBridges Theatre on February 25 and 26 from 7-9 PM.
Call the box office (507-433-0595) for tickets.