What would you do for a chance at 6 million dollars? When Harry Whitherspoon, a British shoe salesman, is notified of the death of his casino -owning uncle, Anthony Hendon, whom Harry has never met, he is also informed that he is the sole inheritor of 6 million dollars. However, there’s a catch. In order to inherit the money, Harry must take his uncle on a trip to Monte Carlo, post-mortem and everything. As if this wasn’t enough, Rita LaPorta, the wife of casino-owner Nicky, embezzled that 6 million dollars for her lover, Tony, and promptly lost it after she shot him. Instead of taking the heat Rita blames the embezzlement on her brother, Vinnie, and the two of them go to Monte Carlo to get that money back. Mixed into all this is Annabel Glick, a feisty but well meaning woman who also follows Harry to Monte Carlo for the money, but for very different reasons. If Harry faults on any of Anthony’s directions, the 6 million goes to Anthony’s favorite charity, a dog shelter in London. Knowing about the clause, Annabel, the representative of the shelter, follows Harry around, recording his every move and attempting to catch him mess up. This dark comedy musical farce is hilarious, and with the Ann Arbor Civic Company putting it on, it’s sure to be one heck of a show.
WHO: Ann Arbor Civic Theatre
WHEN: Thursday, Friday, and Saturday night at 8, Sunday at 2
WHERE: Arthur Miller Theatre
TICKETS: FREE for students with a Passport to the Arts, or can be purchased online from AACT
