“Boeing Boeing” at the Wade James Theatre this summer

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from left Cindy Giese-French, Veronica Tuttell, Jordan Fermstad, Sara Schweid,
 Greg LoProto and Jennifer Makenas star in the
Driftwood Players production of “Boeing Boeing.”

Winner of the 2008 Tony Award, Best Revival of a Play, “Boeing Boeing” is a 1960s farce that features self-styled bachelor Bernard, who has Italian, German and American fiancées – each beautiful airline hostesses with frequent "layovers.”

He keeps "one up, one down and one pending" until unexpected schedule changes bring all three to Paris and Bernard's apartment at the same time.

When asked if Boeing Boeing, written in the mid-1960s by French playwright Marc Camoletti, is relatable to audiences now, director Ted Jaquith said, “in most farces there’s an unbelievable series of coincidences and in this play the coincidences are believable … for the most part.

“Society in the 1960s became extremely polarized. Nixon was a popular president, and it was also the ‘summer of love.’ While this play is set during the same time, the comedy in this show spoke to everyone, and it still does. We could set it in the year 2515 on the moon, and it would still be funny.”

Featuring the talent of Jordan Fermstad, Jennifer Makenas, Sara Schweid, Veronica Tuttell, Greg LoProto and Cindy Giese-French, “Boeing Boeing” is the final Mainstage production of this season for Edmonds Driftwood Players (don’t miss the 6th annual Festival of Shorts in July).

“The cast masterfully captures the physical nuance of the classic farce as they each immerse themselves in characters that are funny, sharp, sexy, silly and completely enjoyable,” said Amy Gentry, managing director. “A fantastic way to start anyone’s summer vacation.”

Performances are June 12-28 and will be held at the Wade James Theatre, 950 Main St. Showtimes are 8pm Thursdays to Saturdays and 2pm on Sundays.

All tickets are $25 general; $22 senior/youth/military. To purchase tickets, visit the theater website or call 425-774-9600 option 3.