The Players Guild of Leonia presents our 105th Season of Live Theater
2024 - 25 - Our Season of the Ladies!
The Niceties, Directed by Terri Caust - What happens when theoretical arguments suddenly turn personal in the ivory tower of an elite East Coast university? Don’t miss the thrilling, provocative new play that The Washington Post calls “one of the best plays about who gets to tell the story of America, and how.” (September 13 - 22, 2024)
Romeo & Juliet, Directed by Rachel Alt - Two households, both alike in dignity, In fair Verona, where we lay our scene. Shakespeare's world-renowned tragedy of two young "star-cross'd lovers" and the role played by their tragic suicides in ending a long-running family feud. (November 8 - 24, 2024)
The Normal Heart, Directed by Claudia MacDermott - Set in New York in the early 1980s, Larry Kramer's powerful, passionate and controversial play was the first to treat seriously the poignant and devastating subject of AIDS. (March 21 - April 6, 2025)
Desperate Measures, Directed by Carol Fisher - (Musical) - When the dangerously handsome Johnny Blood’s life is on the line, he must put his fate into the hands of a colorful cast of characters including a mysterious sheriff, an eccentric priest, a narcissistic governor, a saloon girl gone good, and a nun out of the habit. Together, they face uncharted territory as laws are broken and hearts are won. Before the sun sets, will they be able to rise up and pull off the greatest act yet, or will Johnny be left hanging?
This witty and wild new musical comedy shakes things up with a toe tappin’ score by award-winning composer David Friedman. Featuring fresh and feisty book and lyrics by two-time Tony nominee Peter Kellogg, Desperate Measures is fully loaded with laughs. Saddle up and see why audiences and critics alike have branded Desperate Measures a grade ‘A’ musical! (May 30 - June 15, 2025)
Our Weekend Showcases
The Disney Songbook - A fun-filled celebration for the entire family of the glorious music, characters, and stories from the Magical World of Disney. Written and Directed by Peter Downing. (December 13 - 15, 2024)
2 X 2 by Broadway - A compilation of Broadway's most-beloved duets; Love, Marriage, Friendship, Unrequited Love; all the feelings and hopes of life's trials and tribulations. Just in time for Valentine’s Day. Conceived and Directed by Joanne Moldt. (February 14 - 16, 2025)
Marshall Playwrights Showcase - Our one weekend showcase of One-Act plays from talented and creative playwrights. The Marshall Playwrights Showcase has been named in honor of our beloved and long-time PGL member, Helene Marshall, who left an indelible mark on our hearts. (June 27- 29, 2025)