The Greater Ocean City Theatre Company in collaboration with the Ocean City Pops kicks off its 2015 season with the Broadway megahit “Damn Yankees.”
The shows are scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 7; 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 8; and 2 p.m. Thursday, July 9, at the Hughes Performing Arts Center of Ocean City High School (on the beach block of Sixth Street).
Based on the novel The Year The Yankees Lost The Pennant by Douglass Wallop, featuring a winning score by Adler and Ross, and a devilish book by George Abbot, “Damn Yankees,” the winner of seven Tony awards including Best Musical, hits it out of the park.
After a successful casting process, OCTC has assembled a talented, professional cast to bring to life this true American classic.
Middle-aged baseball fanatic Joe Boyd trades his soul to the devil, also known as Mr. Applegate, for a chance to lead his favorite team to victory in the pennant race against the New York Yankees. As young baseball sensation Joe Hardy, he transforms the hapless Washington Senators into a winning team, only to realize the true worth of the life he’s left behind.
Joe ultimately outsmarts Applegate, returns to his former self, and shepherds the Senators to the World Series. Light, fast-paced and devilishly clever, “Damn Yankees” is a home-run hit featuring all-American subject matter and an irreverent sense of humor.
OCTC’s “Damn Yankees” is directed and choreographed by Dann Dunn with Andrew Hink as music director.
“Having Dann Dunn associated with OCTC is a huge honor! His talents as a performer, Director, and Choreographer have captured the attention of Regional Theatres and National Tours all around the country,” OCTC Artistic Director Michael Hartman said.
Ticket prices range from $25-$30. For tickets, call 609-525-9248 or visit www.OCNJ.us/boxoffice.
— News release from Greater Ocean City Theatre Company
