The much-anticipated production of Four Old Broads by Leslie Kimball had audiences roaring with laughter from the very first line.
Even a last-minute reschedule of the March 20 show — due to a power outage at Festival Hall — couldn’t dim the enthusiasm for this crowd-pleasing comedy. With three sold-out performances, the show proved to be a resounding success.
Directed by Mo Brower, Four Old Broads featured a stellar cast that brought the zany characters to life.
The lineup included Debbie McCown as the eccentric Beatrice, Rusty Faulk as the charmingly proper Lady Eaddy, Cindy Helms as Imogene, Carol Grant as the soap opera-obsessed Maude, Greg Tantum as Sam the retired Elvis impersonator and womanizer, Suzanne Vest as the evil administrator Pat, and Kathy Wardlaw as the kindhearted nurse Ruby Sue.
One unexpected highlight of the show was the character known as the “towel guy,” an inventive addition by director Mo Brower.
“I needed a way to create movement so there was no dead time on stage while the main characters were changing costumes, so I created the orderly,” Brower explained. “I’ve been to retirement homes and remembered seeing orderlies doing various tasks, including carrying towels and sheets to rooms. This was the perfect way to buy time. Who knew he would become a fan favorite?”
From beginning to end, the production delivered nonstop laughs, proving that live theater can overcome any obstacle — even a power outage.
With its outstanding performances and clever direction, Four Old Broads left audiences delighted and left audiences eager for more.