Ken Ludwig's Lend Me A Tenor

CVLT kicks off its 97th season with the winner of three Tony Awards and four Drama Desk Awards, Ken Ludwig’s Lend Me a Tenor. Set in September 1934, the story centers on Saunders, the general manager of the Cleveland Grand Opera Company, who is prepared to welcome world-famous tenor Tito Merelli, known as “Il Stupendo”.

When Tito arrives late and accidentally passes out from a double dose of tranquilizers, Saunders and his assistant, Max, believe he is dead. In a frantic attempt to save the evening, Saunders persuades Max to don Merelli’s costume and fool the audience. The chaos escalates when Merelli regains consciousness and puts on an identical costume, resulting in two opera singers running around and various mistaken identities in a screwball comedy guaranteed to leave audiences in tears of laughter.

Originally Produced by the American Stage Festival. Ken Ludwig’s Lend Me a Tenor is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc..

Cast

DANIEL HUNSICKER Max
VICTORIA KIRGESNER Maggie
GEORGE ROTH Saunders
BILL D. KOSTEAS Tito Merelli
CATHI FRABOTTA Maria
ALEXI HAMILTON The Bellhop
JESSICA LEAROYD Diana
SUSAN SPITZ HENNENBERG Julia

Staff

NEIL THACKABERRY Director/Set Designer
CINDEE CATALANO Producer
JADE HENNING Stage Manager
DENIZE S. TOTONCHI Assistant Director/Stage Manager/Costumer/Crew
STEVE M. SAVANYU Set Construction/Technical Coordinator
MARCUS DANA Light Designer
TAMMY DAVIS Costumer
BRANDON LARSON Sound Design
REGINA MARZULLO Scenic Artist/Painter
BOB WACHSBERGER Light Operator