Tomfoolery Music and Lyrics by Tom Lehrer
Michael Fontaine, Stage Director
Stuart Rabinowitsh, Music Director
A healthy dose of attitude is all you need to enter the witty, wicked, offbeat and thoroughly twisted world of the famed satirical songwriter, Tom Lehrer. He’s delighted millions of fans since the 1950’s with his dry, cynical but good-humored attacks on everything from the A-bomb to pollution. Nothing is sacred in this hysterical revue featuring such favorites as Poisoning Pigeons In The Park, The Masochism Tango, The Vatican Rag and an unforgettable Gilbert and Sullivan-esque recitation of the table of elements.
Featuring Eric Morris (of the award-winning a capella group, The Edlos), with Michael Fontaine, Mike Freitas, Rocky Klemenok, Stuart Rabinowitsh and Krista Wigle, with a guest appearance by Elly Lichenstein.
Single Tickets: $35 General
$32 Seniors 65 and Over
$25 22 and Under
Listen to KRCB Curtain Call from Dec. 23 as host Charles Sepos chats with Director Michael Fontaine and actress Elly Lichenstein about Tom Leher, THEN, about two and a half minutes in, hear the hilarious "Poisoning Pigeons on the Park", and later "The Vatican Rag".
Note: it takes about 6 seconds for the sound to start after you press the button...
Reviews:
A fine display of 'Tomfoolery' at the Cinnabar - Four Stars!
"Cinnabar Theater has launched a delightful revival of the 1980 Cameron Mackintosh production of 'Tomfoolery'...cast is very well balanced and has a truly jolly time...Lehrer loyalists will love this show." Read more...
Barry Willis
Marin IJ
Member SFBATCC
Cinnabar’s ‘Tomfoolery’ is filled with clever fun
" 'Tomfoolery' is performed by four actors, using costumes designed by Diana Velika and props to hilarious result. It’s a pleasure to listen to these gifted actors and masters of comedy tackling the complex lyrics, clearly enunciating each word they sing." Read more...
Cari Lynn Pace
MarinScope Newspapers
Member SFBATCC
"...to say 'Tomfoolery' is a fun show is like saying pie is good. A musical combo supports the hard-working cast, which includes Cinnabar's Executive Director Elly Lichenstein, Krista Wigle, Michael Fontaine and Eric Morris." Read more...
Rayne Wolfe
Petaluma Patch
" 'Tomfoolery: No Fooling! Cinnabar Theater cast was outstanding...very well done." Read more...
Karen Pierce Gonzalez
FolkHeart Press
" 'Tomfoolery'...a rousing rendition at Cinnabar Theater...stellar cast...a show of appeal to newbie Lehrer converts as well as die-hard fans. "
"Last word must go to Michael Fontaine for his outrageously brilliant skill in his solo performance of 'The Elements' – surely one of thee world’s most challenging and long winded show tunes to pull off to perfection."Read more...
Frances Rivitti
West Petaluma Living
Lovin' Lehrer,
'Tomfoolery' riotous fun at Cinnabar "Tom Lehrer's songs subversively parodied 1950s America"Read more...
David Templeton
Bohemian
Press the gray button to listen to KRCB Sonoma Spotlight interview of
Cinnabar Executive Director, Elly Lichenstein
And press the orange button for an interview on KSRO with
Stage Director, Michael Fontaine
Saturday January 14 Cinnalounge Join us for an enlightening pre-show soireé at Pelican art Gallery. Meet the Cinnabar board, hear an expert speak on topics related to the program, and enjoy light supper and wine.
Cinnalounges are special to CinnaClub Members: donors at the $500 level or more. The evening includes a post-show Q&A with cast and crew,
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