Bozeman Magazine

October 17, 18, 24, 25, 31 and November 1 at 7:30 PM
October 19, 26 and November 2 at 3 PM

The Broadway hit comedy Boeing Boeing plays at The Ellen Theatre from October 17th through November 2nd. Bernard (Keith Krutchkoff) is living in a swinging bachelor flat in Paris, where he adeptly juggles three fiancées, who all happen to be flight-attendants. There’s Gloria the American (Valarie Andrews), Gretchen the German (Hannah Meeks) and Gabriella the Italian (Melissa Denison). None of the ladies know about each other, much to the disgust of disgruntled housekeeper Berthe (Mary Jo Ludin). Bernard gets a visit from his timid friend Robert (Jacob Fjare) and things become turbulent when the new, speedier Boeing jet changes all the flight schedules. Fasten your seat belts, for suddenly all three women are in town simultaneously, Robert can’t remember which lie to tell to whom, and Bernard’s first-class set-up is headed for a crash course in playwright Marc Camoletti’s Tony Award-winning masterpiece. The New York Times said in their review, “…the appeal of Boeing Boeing is the very opposite of what you might expect. It’s deliciously, deliriously innocent.”
Montana TheatreWorks, producers of Ellen’s Is He Dead?, White Christmas and The 39 Steps, present this high-flying farce that’s well over the allowable weight limit of non-stop laughs. Boeing Boeing will be boarding at The Ellen for a total of nine performances with Friday and Saturday’s performances at 7:30 PM and Sunday matinees at 3:00 PM. Wine, beer and other refreshments, which are allowed into the auditorium, are available in the lobby starting one hour prior to each show time.

Although this is a silly romp and there is only mild adult language, the romantic themes are best suited for mature audiences. Tickets are $17, $15 for seniors (55+) and $9.50 for young adults (17 and under). Sponsored by Allegra Printing, all opening weekend adult and senior tickets are only $14.00 to all three performances. Reserved seats are available online at www.theellentheatre.com or at the box office. For questions or to purchase tickets over the phone, please call The Ellen at 585-5885.