Lend Me a Tenor Summary

Set in the 1930s, Lend Me a Tenor is a madcap screwball comedy that takes place when Tito Merelli, the fiery-tempered and world famous Italian superstar, arrives in Cleveland, Ohio to make his debut with the local opera and promptly goes missing. As Saunders, the show's presenter, conspires to cover for Tito’s absence, placate his hot-blooded wife, and distract his most passionate fans, chaos on a truly operatic level ensues.

Visual Learning: The ‘Lend Me a Tenor’ Poster (NY Times)
The illustrator Robert Rodriguez talks about his poster design for the coming revival of Ken Ludwig's Lend Me a Tenor.

Lend Me a Tenor Cast Members:

Tony Shalhoub, Anthony LaPaglia, Justin Bartha, Brooke Adams, Mary Catherine Garrison, Jennifer Laura Thompson, Jay Klaitz, and Jan Maxwell

Lend Me a Tenor Creative Team

Author: Ken Ludwig
Director: Stanley Tucci
Producer: The Araca Group
Press Agent: Boneau/Bryan-Brown

Lend Me a Tenor Award Winners/Nominees

Nominated for 3 2010 Tony Awards

Best Revival of a Play
Featured Actress in a Play - Jan Maxwell
Best Costume Design of a Play - Martin Pakledinaz

Nominated for 4 Outer Critics Circle Awards

Outstanding Revival of a Play
Outstanding Director of a Play - Stanley Tucci
Outstanding Costume Design - Martin Pakledinaz
Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play - Jan Maxwell - Winner!

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Lend Me a Tenor Tickets

Running Time:

Approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes, including one 15 minute intermission

Audience :

Appropriate 4 +
Children under the age of 4 are not permitted in the theatre.

First Preview Date	Opening Date
March 12, 2010	April 4, 2010

Box Office Hours

Monday - Saturday: 10am - 8pm
Sunday: Noon - 6pm (When there is an evening performance, open until curtain.)

No future sales 30 minutes before start of performance.

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Venue Policies
No weapons permitted on the premises. The use of cameras, recording devices, cell phones, and other electronic devices during the performance is prohibited, except as permitted for accessibility services.

Coat Room

Yes. No strollers or furs.