Montini to stage comedy 'The Boy Friend'

Posted February 26, 2018 10:00 pm

By Barbara Dawson Montini Catholic High School

Ce Ce Moran rehearses a number from Montini Catholic High School's production of "The Boy Friend." The show opens Thursday, March 1, with a dress rehearsal and then runs for three days over the weekend. Courtesy of Montini Catholic High School

The musical comedy "The Boy Friend" opens a four-day run Thursday, March 1, at Montini Catholic High School in Lombard.

The light, romantic spoof of the 1920s musical comedy by Sandy Wilson is directed by Diann Matheson and performed by members of Montini's theater department.

The play tells the story of an English heiress, Polly, who is longing for only one thing: a boyfriend. Polly's father, convinced that any boy who isn't wealthy will court Polly strictly for her financial situation, forbids her to engage any potential suitors.

Honoring his wishes, Polly explains to Tony, the messenger boy with whom she's fallen in love, that she is no rich girl.

This is just the tip of the mistaken identity iceberg, as love proceeds to find its way through nearly every member of the cast and bring them all to a happy ending.

The show opens at 7 p.m. Thursday with a dress rehearsal that's free to all grade schoolers and their family members and $5 for others.

The official opening is at 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 2, with additional shows at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 3, and 2 p.m. Sunday, March 4, in the school auditorium, 19W070 16th St.

Tickets are $7 Friday, Saturday and Sunday. For details, visit montini.org.

Peyton Bogart, center, is in Montini's cast for its spring musical, "The Boy Friend." Courtesy of Montini Catholic High School

Elise Ratajczyk helps with the sets for Montini's spring musical. Courtesy Montini Catholic High School

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