Lucky Stiff

The University Players at Western Carolina University will present "€œLucky Stiff,"€ a comedic musical of farce and suspense, Thursday, Nov. 8, through Sunday, Nov. 11.

Based on the Michael Butterworth mystery "The Man Who Broke the Bank at Monte Carlo," "€œLucky Stiff"€ tells the tale of Harry Witherspoon, a timid shoe salesman who learns by telegram that he has inherited the riches of his Uncle Tony, an Atlantic City casino manager. To secure the fortune, Witherspoon must follow Uncle Tony'€™s only request is €”to take his preserved body on a vacation to Monte Carlo.

Show times are 7:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, and 3 p.m. Sunday. All performances will be held in Hoey Auditorium.

Tickets are on sale now at $15 for adults, $10 for WCU faculty and staff and senior citizens, and $5 for students. Group rates also are available.

I've never seen this show, but I've heard some of the music and I liked it.  I am planning on going (unless someone older and wiser says I shouldn't) and wanted to let all of you in this area know about it.