Get ready to lose your heart to The Full Monty this summer.  This musical comedy based on the 1998 Academy Award nominated British film is much more than its wildly anticipated ending! This touching tale about 6 unemployed, average guys from Buffalo, NY, who reclaim their self-respect by discover an unexpected “quick buck” is a story not to be missed.  Drop everything and see this revealing musical showing July 31-September 20, 2009. This show contains strong, adult language and content, and therefore not recommended for small children.

When a touring male strip show is a hit with the steelworkers’ wives of Buffalo, Jerry Lukowski uncovers a scheme to help him catch-up on child support. Along with 5 unassuming locals, the journey of friendships and hardships captivates the audience from beginning to end where courage is claimed to go all the way! With a setting relevant to the hardships of today, this heart-warming musical offers more than the title.

Production credits include Director John LaLonde, Musical Director Doug Austin, and Choreographer John Vaughan who have collectively worked on numerous productions at the Candlelight Pavilion since it’s opening in 1985.

The brave cast who dares to be bare includes Allen Everman (Jerry Lukowski), Pete Cole (Noah “Horse” T. Simmons), Louis Pardo (Malcolm Macgregor), David Marchesano (Ethan Girard), Kelly Roberts (Harold Nichols), Topher Mauerhan (Dave Bukatinsky), and Wesley Sellick (Buddy “Keno” Walsh).

The remaining Buffalo residents include Ken Salzman (Reg Willoughby), Robert Parkison (Teddy/Ensemble), Josh Smoots (Tony/Ensemble), Jeremy Magouirk (Minister/Ensemble), Jaron Moore (Nathan Lukowski), Christa Havenhill (Pam Lukowski), Stacy Huntington (Georgie Bukatinsky), Callie Carson (Vicki Nichols), Stephanie Draude (Estelle Genovese), Beth Mendoza (Jeannette Burmeister), Nicole Tillman (Joanie Lish), and Stacee Tweedlie (Susan Hershey).

Don’t miss all the action, ladies; this is your night out!  Call the Box Office today to book your “Girls Night Out” special for $35 Main Floor tickets any Friday evening.  Tickets for The Full Monty are available now by calling (909) 626-3296 ext. 1 or by visiting http://www.candlelightpavilion.com/.  Ticket prices vary by seating preference.  Prices for adults range from $48 to $75.  Performances run Thursdays through Sundays.  The ticket price includes both the dinner entrée and the show.