Lend Me a Soprano
Directed by Courtney, Class of 2026, for her Senior Exhibition | Produced by Jonathan Rushbrook and The New School
Based on Ken Ludwig’s Tony Award-winning Lend Me A Tenor, this madcap screwball comedy features women in the leading roles. It is guaranteed to leave audiences teary-eyed with laughter.
Though the original story was set in the 1930s, this production has been reimagined in the vibrant world of the 1980s. It’s 1984, and the clever and combustible Lucille Wiley, Manager of the Cleveland Grand Opera Company, is ready to welcome world-class soprano Elena Firenzi for her one-night-only starring role in Carmen. Alas, Elena arrives late, and her impassioned husband, Pasquale, has a fit of jealousy. It remains to be seen whether Mrs. Wiley’s mousy but determined assistant, Jo, can save the day.
Please be aware that there are references to the following: prescription drug overdose (Elena), disrobing (Leo removes top while wearing an open robe), comic violence, and alluded sexual content (Leo/Jo, Jerry/Jo, Elena/Jerry, and Elena/Leo). This show may not be suitable for young audience members.
Showtime for each performance was 7:00 p.m.
Opening Night: Thursday, March 12th
Friday, March 13th
Saturday, March 14th
Friday, March 20th
Closing Night: Saturday, March 21st
National Capital Area Cappie‘s Nominations:
Best Supporting Actor in a Female Role: Arminé
Best Featured Actor in a Male Role: Porter
Door slamming misunderstandings, spoiled shrimp but worst of all of all, a missing star. Everything’s gone wrong, but the show must go on. This is the New School of Northern Virginia’s Lend Me a Soprano, reminding us all that confidence and camaraderie always wins over competition.