New Jersey Stage 2017: Issue 4 | Page 63

On Stage: Theatre Curvy Widow George Street Playhouse, 9 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick Nancy Opel returns to George Street Playhouse after her hilari- ous, show-stealing performance as Ma/The Mayor in The Toxic Avenger to star in this sassy, frank and witty musical comedy that follows the daily exploits of a feisty fifty-something widow. Her adventures inspire laugh- ter and -- in the least expected places -- reveal unexpected truths about life, love, survival and sex. Joining Opel in the cast is Andrea Bianchi, Aisha de Haas, Elizabeth Ward Land, Ken Land, Alan Muraoka and Chris Shyer. NJ STAGE 2017 - Vol. 4 No. 4 Featuring book by Bobby Goldman with music and lyrics by Drew Brody. Directed by Peter Flynn, George Street presents Curvy Widow from May 2nd to May 21. INDEX NEXT ARTICLE 63