Amarillo gets "The Full Monty"

Based on the cult hit film of the same name, The Full Monty, a 10-time Tony Award-nominee, is filled with honest affection, engaging melodies and the most highly-anticipated closing number of any show. Amarillo Little Theatre brings this funny, touching, and yes, sexy musical to Amarillo, August 18 through 28.

The powerhouse team of Terrence McNally (Ragtime) and David Yazbek (Dirty Rotten Scoundrels) cook up an aggressive crowd pleaser that both entertains and grabs your heart. Amazon.com writes, “While Terrence McNally did a fine job with the book (transferring the action from industrial England to Buffalo), special kudos should go to newcomer David Yazbek, who wrote a versatile and gloriously fun score…. His songs serve narrative purposes but are also the kind of tunes you can sing in the shower.”

Reviewer Adam Wishman wrote, "The Full Monty is a show that you must see live in order to appreciate its brilliance. The story is of course funny, and of course sexy. But what some people don't see, is that behind the strippers, and the g-strings, and the nudity, The Full Monty is about unconditional love, and the lengths that people will go to, to keep a family together. The Full Monty was one of the most touching musicals in Broadway history. There were several parts when I teared up, and one particular scene where I broke down crying. The Full Monty is brilliant!”

The ALT production is directed by Stephen Crandall, withmusic direction by Jennifer Akins and choreography by Jason Crespin.

Performances are August 18 and 25 at 7:30 p.m., August 19, 20, 26, and 27 at 8 p.m. and August 21 and 28 at 2:30 p.m. at the ALT Adventure Space,2751 Civic Circle in Amarillo. Tickets are $22 to $25 with discounts for seniors and students, and may be purchased by phone at (806) 355-9991.

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