East Lynne Theater Company’s restaurant and B&B partners
By dining at several of Cape May’s fine restaurants, or staying at one of two of Cape May’s lovely B&Bs, patrons can save money on tickets for East Lynne Theater Company, recently voted one of the top two Equity professional theaters in the state in the Discover Jersey Arts’ “People’s Choice Awards.”
When making a reservation at the restaurant, all patrons have to do is ask for the ELTC-Dinner-Show-Combo. Tickets are purchased at the restaurant, and brought to the theater for admission. There are variations in the offerings.
At Aleathea’s Restaurant at The Inn of Cape May, located at 7 Ocean St., the total amount is $45.00 for dinner, including tax and a token gratuity, plus the ticket. To make a reservation, call 884-5555. The opening night party for “The Butter and Egg Man” on Sept. 23, will be here. September 23rd is also the 84th Anniversary of this comedy’s Broadway opening, and already over fifty people have purchased tickets for ELTC’s opening night.
At the Washington Inn, 801 Washington St., the total price for a complete dinner anytime, plus a ticket, is $54.00. Reservations: 884-5687. The opening night party for “Alice on the Edge” was held here.
The Merion Inn, 106 Decatur St., is offering an $18.00 ticket with a purchase of one entrée anytime, or a three-course early bird special, costing $18.95, if seated before 5:30. Reservations: 884-8363. On Wednesday, July 29, the after-show opening-night party for the world premiere of “The Ransom of Red Chief” will be hosted by The Merion Inn.
At 410 Bank Street, 410 Bank St., and Frescos, a Seafood Trattoria, located at 412 Bank St., tickets are $14.00, which is half-the-price of a general-admission ticket, with a dinner purchase. Reservations for 410 Bank Street Restaurant: 884-2127, and Frescos: 884-0366.
On the third Fridays of the month, Aug. 21 and Oct. 16 from 5:00-7:00, the Church of the Advent, located at Washington and Franklin Sts., is serving up dinner: $10.00 for adults + $20.00 ticket; $4 for children, and anyone age 12 and under, as always, receives a free theater ticket. If you call ahead for reservations, 884-3065, dinner is only $8.00, which means that the price of both dinner and a show = $28.00. Bring your own beverage: soda, beer, or wine.
The two bed and breakfasts are The Henry Sawyer Inn, at 722 Columbia Ave., and The Victorian Lace Inn, 901 Stockton Ave. Tickets at both locations are $18.00, offered only to the B&Bs’ guests, and must be purchased at the inns. For The Henry Sawyer, call 884-5667 or 800-449-5667 or online at www.henrysawyerinn.com. For Victorian Lace, phone 884-1772 or online at www.victorianlaceinn.com.
East Lynne Theater Company ticket prices are $28.00 for general admission and $23.00 for seniors, so the restaurant and B&B packages offer a considerable savings to patrons. ELTC ticket price for students is $13.00. Tickets for ages 12 and under are free, and may be picked up at the box office
Currently, ELTC is presenting the comedy “Alice on the Edge,” through Saturday, July 25 only, and beginning on July 29, running through Sept. 5, Wednesdays through Saturdays is the world premiere of “The Ransom of Red Chief.” The location is The First Presbyterian Church, 500 Hughes St., where the company is in residence. From August 6 through August 23, “Helpful Hints” returns to The Chalfonte Hotel. Curtain time at both venues is 8:30p.m. To learn more about the mainstage season which runs through mid-December, or to make reservations directly with the theater, call 884-5898 or go online to www.eastlynnetheater.org.
Name: “The Ransom of Red Chief”
Date(s): July 29-Sept. 5 at 8:30
Location: First Presbyterian Church, 500 Hughes St., Cape May
Summary: An adaptation of O. Henry’s comic take about two thieves who think its simple to capture a boy and offer a ransom for his safe return
Organization name: East Lynne Theater Company
Telephone: 609-884-5898; to make credit card reservations: 886-280-9211
Web address: www.eastlynnetheater.org
Name: “People of Cape May v. Johan Van Buren”
Date(s): Aug. 27 at 8:30
Location: First Presbyterian Church, 500 Hughes St., Cape May
Summary: Written by Frank Visser, a well-known Judge in The Netherlands, who will also perform, this is a comic look at Cape May in the 1600s – all in the spirit of fun as part of the 400th Anniversary of the founding of Cape May
Organization name: East Lynne Theater Company
Telephone: 609-884-5898; to make credit card reservations: 886-280-9211
Web address: www.eastlynnetheater.org
Name: “Helpful Hints”
Date(s): Aug. 6-23 at 8:30
Location: Chalfonte Hotel, 301 Howard St., Cape May
Summary: This witty and wise comedy, written and performed by Susan Tischler, is based on “Putnam’s Household Hints” (1916).
Organization name: East Lynne Theater Company
Telephone: 609-884-5898; to make credit card reservations: 886-280-9211
Web address: www.eastlynnetheater.org
Name: “The Butter and Egg Man”
Date(s): Sept. 23-Oct. 24 at 8:00
Location: First Presbyterian Church, 500 Hughes St., Cape May
Summary: Before Mel Brooks’ “The Producers,” there was George S. Kaufman’s 1925 comedy about two producers who needed funding for their Broadway show.
Organization name: East Lynne Theater Company
Telephone: 609-884-5898; to make credit card reservations: 886-280-9211
Web address: www.eastlynnetheater.org
Name: “Sherlock Holmes’ Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle”
Date(s): Nov. 6 and 7 at 8:00
Location: First Presbyterian Church, 500 Hughes St., Cape May
Summary: ELTC’s popular radio-style production complete with sound effects is back! Based on one of Sir Doyle’s stories, Holmes and Watson try to discover how a precious stone came to be in a goose.
Organization name: East Lynne Theater Company
Telephone: 609-884-5898; to make credit card reservations: 886-280-9211
Web address: www.eastlynnetheater.org
Name: “Christmas in Black and White”
Date(s): Nov. 27, 28, Dec. 6, 11, 12 at 8:30
Location: First Presbyterian Church, 500 Hughes St., Cape May
Summary: Christmas from the point of view of freed slaves to newly arrived immigrants, performed and adapted by two master storytellers, Stephanie Garrett and Gayle Stahlhuth
Organization name: East Lynne Theater Company
Telephone: 609-884-5898; to make credit card reservations: 886-280-9211
Web address: www.eastlynnetheater.org
Name: “Sherlock Holmes’ Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle”
Date(s): March 5 and 6 at 8:00
Location: First Presbyterian Church, 500 Hughes St., Cape May
Summary: ELTC’s popular radio-style production complete with sound effects is back! Based on one of Sir Doyle’s stories, Holmes and Watson try to discover how a precious stone came to be in a goose.
Organization name: East Lynne Theater Company
Telephone: 609-884-5898; to make credit card reservations: 886-280-9211
Web address: www.eastlynnetheater.org
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