Sunday, Jul 13, 2025 at 3:00pm
Bon Appetit! Plus A Delicious Cabaret
By Lee Hoiby
Directed by Beth Pierson and Kara Dragun
Get ready for a feast of music and laughter in Bon Appé***!, a 20-minute comic opera by Lee Hoiby that serves up a deliciously witty tribute to the legendary Julia Child. This playful performance recreates two episodes of her iconic TV show, The French Chef, featuring her famous chocolate cake recipe, complete with Child’s signature humor and flair, yet portrayed by local voice legend, Regina Schlaff.
Blending drama, humor, and culinary artistry, the opera showcases Julia's words and gestures as she prepares the cake. The libretto, adapted by Mark Shulgasser, captures the essence of the beloved chef’s charm. Plus, the cabaret includes a mouthwatering mix of Broadway hits—adding a variety of musical flavors to this fun, flavorful performance with songs from a Youth Choir and professional lakeshore voices in songs such as: Be Our Guest, Food, Glorious Food!, Vanilla Ice Cream, I Can Cook Too, Happy To Keep His Dinner Warm, Worst Pies in London, Whatever Lola Wants, Les Poissons, Empty Tables at Empty Chairs, Drink with Me, Feed Me (Git It), It Couldn't Please Me More, Feed the Birds, The Ladies Who Lunch, What Baking Can Do, and Taylor The Latte Boy, before we bon voyage with Bon Appé***!
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