Smooth cons. Sharp twists. Big laughs. Song & dance.
In this musical take on the iconic con-man comedy, two swindlers clash on the sun-soaked Riviera: Lawrence, the polished gentleman who charms rich women out of their fortunes, and Freddy, a scrappy upstart with big stories and no filter. When they target the same seemingly sweet heiress, the bet is on—first to extract $50,000 wins the turf. But as fake identities stack up and the schemes spiral, this fast-paced romp builds to a final twist that flips the game in all the right ways.
This is a BIG production
Bold, bright, and bursting with talent. With a 13-member cast, the show comes to life in a full-throttle staging that matches its mischief, glamour, and comedic punch.
Cast & Crew Kudos
Larry Williams brings just the right polish and poise as Lawrence Jameson — smooth, unflappable, and always scheming with flair. Drew Bolander’s Freddy is a full-throttle chaos engine, diving into every gag and pratfall like he’s auditioning for a cartoon. Joanna Lynn Bert plays Christine Colgate with a wide-eyed sweetness that keeps us guessing — is she a mark or a master? Julianne Bradbury hits all the right notes as Muriel, with warmth and comic spark, while Tim Setzer’s Andre delivers dry charm in every line. Emma Sutherland (Jolene) has great presence, and Seana Nicol leads a tight ensemble as Dance Captain, backed by a spirited cast that brings nonstop energy to the stage.
While all are excellent, this is truly an ensemble piece — fast-moving and well-oiled, thanks in part to sharp music direction from Aja Gianola on keyboards and excellent scenic and scene projections that glide us from one caper to the next. Director Carl Jordan’s touch keeps the con rolling without a hitch.
Scoundrels in Action – a whirlwind of charm, chaos, and Riviera mischief.
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Photo Credit: Katie Kelley
Slick cons, bold mischief, and full-throttle song and dance — Dirty Rotten Scoundrels delivers the goods. No kidding.
Sonoma Arts Live presents Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
Now through June 27, 2025
Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 7:30pm
☀️ Sunday matinees at 2 pm
Rotary Stage, Andrews Hall
Sonoma Community Center
276 East Napa Street, Sonoma, CA
️ Tickets start at $30 and can be purchased online at:
www.sonomaartslive.org
Credit cards accepted. Advance booking strongly recommended for weekend performances.
★★★★★
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