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110 in the Shade

March 11-May 14, 2016
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In sweltering 1950s Texas, headstrong and eternally single Lizzie Curry dreams of a romantic life with someone who is her equal.

When a charming stranger named Starbuck swaggers into town, he vows to end the region’s drought and awakens Lizzie to the promise she holds within. Ford’s Theatre presents this classic American musical about cowboys, confidence and courtship, based on The Rainmaker and featuring a lively score from the creators of The Fantasticks. Local favorite Tracy Lynn Olivera stars as Lizzie.

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The company of "110 in the Shade." Photo by Carol Rosegg. Bridget Riley as Snookie Updegraff, Gregory Maheu as Jimmy Curry and Christopher Bloch as H.C. Curry in "110 in the Shade." Photo by Carol Rosegg. The company of "110 in the Shade." Photo by Carol Rosegg. The company of "110 in the Shade." Photo by Carol Rosegg. The company of "110 in the Shade." Photo by Carol Rosegg. Ben Crawford as Starbuck and Tracy Lynn Olivera as Lizzie Curry in "110 in the Shade." Photo by Carol Rosegg. Kevin McAllister as File and Tracy Lynn Olivera as Lizzie Curry in "110 in the Shade." Photo by Carol Rosegg.

Behind the Scenes

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On Stage: Ford's Theatre "110 in the Shade" Musical Rehearsal