The ‘RUMORS’ are true! Lee Street opens hilarious Neil Simon comedy this Friday
Published 12:00 am Thursday, January 9, 2025
Matthew White, left, and Jaylyn Powell rehearse for the upcoming show RUMORS at Lee Street theatre. The production's run begins on Friday. - Tim Coffey
The stage is set at Lee Street theatre for Neil Simon's RUMORS. - Tim Coffey
Bradley Moore, from left, Matthew White and Raquel Oden bring Neil Simon's RUMORS to life. - Tim Coffey
Bradley Moore, left, and Raquel Oden star in RUMORS. - Tim Coffey
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SALISBURY — “You think I don’t know what’s going on. I hear gossip, I hear rumors and I won’t listen to that.”
But the rumor is out and you do not want to miss this hilarious, fast-paced cast whirl around the stage trying to hide, lie and cheat their way out of a really funny situation.
Lee Street theatre is opening the Neil Simon comedy classic “RUMORS” this Friday. At a large, tastefully-appointed Sneden’s Landing townhouse, the deputy mayor of New York has just shot himself. Though it’s only a flesh wound, Charlie Brock’s self-inflicted injury sets off a series of events causing four couples to experience a severe attack of farce. As their 10th wedding anniversary party commences, the first of the guests arrive and scramble to get “the story” straight before the other guests show up. As the confusions and miscommunications mount, the evening spins off into a really great time.
“I am so lucky to have such a talented cast that understands the art of bringing a comedy like ‘Rumors’ to the stage,” explained production director Sharon Sigler. “Comedy is hard work and this incredible cast makes it look easy. Comedy is hard work, and it’s all about…wait for it…timing. This cast understood that immediately. I’m still laughing at the madcap fun as we open, and you will too.”
This local cast includes the hilarious talents of Rebecca White, Matthew White, Raquel Oden, Bradley Moore, Chris Eller, Jenny Hubbard, Jaylyn Powell, Jonathan E. C. Wallace, Garrett Jennings and Thomas Gushlaw.
“RUMORS” includes direction by Sigler, production design by Rod Oden, costume design by Jacquelyn Loy, technical direction by Kelly Sandoval and stage management by Kenzie Cloninger.
Start your new year right with Lee Street’s bright and fun production of Neil Simon’s classic comedy “RUMORS,” opening on Friday, Jan. 10, and running through Jan. 25. Performance times are Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m., and a matinee Sunday, Jan. 19, at 2:30 p.m.
To purchase tickets please visit leestreet.org or call the box office at 704-870-8008 to get them while they last. This performance includes the use of adult language and themes and a small amount of period accurate, non-tobacco smoking.
