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After an extremely successful run in September 2007, this awesome show in its entirety will return to the Riverwalk stage in July 2008! A lot can happen in a year, and we look forward to working on new gimmicks, fun stuff, and making a sweet show even sweeter!TICKETS NOW ON SALE - GET THEM BEFORE IT'S TOO LATE! Click Here for Ticket Information July 10 - 13 & 17 - 20 Thursday 7:00 Friday & Saturday 8:00 Sunday 2:00If you missed it in 2007, you don't want to miss it in 2008! Sure to be as good a time this time around and worth every penny. No need to cross the border ladies and gents, you can get the real thing right here in Lansing! Seeing how much their wives enjoy watching male strippers during their "Girls' Night Out," unemployed steelworkers in Buffalo New York come up with a bold way to make some quick cash. In the process they find renewed self-esteem, the importance of friendship and the ability to have fun.As the guys work through their fears, self-consciousness, feelings of worthlessness and anxieties (over everything from being overweight to child custody, bigotry to being gay), they come to discover that not only are they stronger as a group, but that the strength they find in each other gives them the individual courage to face their demons and overcome them.

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2008 Cast
Jerry Lukowski
Ethan Link
Nathan Lukowski
Jace McCloy
Pam Lukowski
Kat Cooper
Teddy Slaughter
Adam Carlson
Dave Bukatinsky
Tony Sump
Georgie Bukatinsky
Kelly Stuible
Harold Nichols
Jeff English
Vicki Nichols
Jennifer English
Malcolm MacGregor
Joe Quick
Molly MacGregor
Marie Papciak/Diane Wing
Ethan Girard
Keith Wing
Noah ‘Horse’ T. Simmons
Sineh Wurie
Jeanette Burmeister
Kerry Waters
Buddy ‘Keno’ Walsh
Ryan Fuller
Reg Willoughby
Greg Romig
Minister/Tony Girodano
Tom Klunzinger
Estelle Genovese
Amanda Himebaugh
Susan Hershey
Stephanie Banghart
Joanie Lish
Jami Markle
Ensemble
Mark Mandenberg
Blake McReynolds
2007 Cast
Jerry Lukowski
Ethan Link
Nathan Lukowski
Jace McCloy
Pam Lukowski
Kat Cooper
Teddy Slaughter
Adam Carlson
Dave Bukatinsky
Tony Sump
Georgie Bukatinsky
Kari Haines-Surbrook
Harold Nichols
Jeff English
Vicki Nichols
Jennifer English
Malcolm MacGregor
Joe Quick
Molly MacGregor
Marie Papciak
Ethan Girard
Keith Wing
Noah ‘Horse’ T. Simmons
Jesse Glenn
Jeanette Burmeister
Kerry Waters
Buddy ‘Keno’ Walsh
Ryan Fuller
Reg Willoughby
Greg Romig
Minister/Tony Girodano
Tom Klunzinger
Estelle Genovese
Natalie Ramirez
Susan Hershey
Kelly Stuible
Joanie Lish
Jami Markle
Ensemble
Mark Mandenberg
Dean Jong
Sidney Sauseda

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The Full Monty, an independent British film, was "the little movie that could" at the 1998 Academy Awards, receiving nominations for Best Picture, director and screenplay. The small tale of a group of down and out guys was an international phenomenon, becoming, at that time, the most successful film in British history.While the movie, set in the industrial town of Sheffield, had a decidedly English feel, the creators of the stage musical decided to change the locale to Buffalo, New York, which shares many of the same working class characteristics as Sheffield. Book writer Terrence McNally felt more comfortable with American lingo and locale. Joining McNally on the creative team were veteran director Jack O'Brien and choreographer Jerry Mitchell, who had started on Broadway as a performer, but was now making a name for himself as a choreographer. The one inexperienced member of the group was composer David Yazbek who was heretofore best known as the composer of the theme for the popular children's televison show Where in the world is Carmen Sandiego?. Yazbek was suggested to O'Brien by another composer, Adam Guettel, who had passed on the project. Guettel knew that though Yazbek had never written for Broadway, he had the exact "edge" that the creators were looking for.The Full Monty had its out-of-town tryout at the Old Globe Theater in San Diego, where O'Brien also serves as Artistic Director. The show was generating such "buzz" that before it even opened, 98% of the tickets for the San Diego engagement were sold. On June 1, 2000, The Full Monty opened to ecstatic reviews, and the same happened a few months later when it arrived in New York at the Eugene O'Neill Theater on October 26. Ben Brantley of The New York Times wrote, "The Full Monty is that rare crowd-pleaser that you don't have to apologize for liking. Memory-grabbing melodies, outlandish lyrics, delightful performers. Even those who go expecting to sneer are likely to be surprised by the smiles that keep sneaking onto their faces"The original cast of THE FULL MONTY featured Patrick Wilson, Jason Danieley, John Ellison Conlee, Emily Skinner, Andre DeShields, Annie Golden and Kathleen Freeman. The show received 10 Tony Award nominations and played 770 performances on Broadway. In 2002, The Full Monty opened in London's West End. It has also been seen in France, Italy and Canada, and throughout the United States on multiple national tours.

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My Blog

Noise Story

..> 'The Full Monty' at RiverwalkLocal actors are ready to bare it all -->ARTICLE HEADLINE--> Emily Smith | NOISE -->STORY TEXT--> For the local actors baring it all in Riverwalk Theatre's produc...
Posted by The Full Monty on Tue, 09 Oct 2007 07:04:00 PST

Story from The State News

Actors let loose in 'The Full Monty' By Jeff Kanan September 19th, 2007 Photos        Watching bare, shirtless men perform seductive dance moves on stage might not constitute...
Posted by The Full Monty on Tue, 09 Oct 2007 07:00:00 PST

Riverwalk Preview

..>       The Full Monty the musical that bares it all..:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /> ..> You're unemployed, broke and trying to keep ...
Posted by The Full Monty on Tue, 09 Oct 2007 06:57:00 PST

City Pulse Review

..> Riverwalk delivers with 'Monty'  ..> ..> Written by Paul Wozniak    Wednesday, 19 September 2007 While "The Full Monty" may be set in Buffalo, N.Y., and centered on a stee...
Posted by The Full Monty on Tue, 09 Oct 2007 06:53:00 PST

Opening weekend: Deserved accolades

From Bill Helder, past Riverwalk President/grandfather of Lansing theatre: SEE THIS SHOW!!!  In a word, it's terrific! Why? Because from the half defiant/half desperate opening number, "Scrap",...
Posted by The Full Monty on Mon, 17 Sep 2007 01:32:00 PST

From our adoring fans

From Emily Smith, at Noise: I was focused, I was ready, I was excited and then...NOTHING. Okay, I shouldn't say nothing I saw a bit of hair and a shadow-y figure of a penis (well a few) but no actual ...
Posted by The Full Monty on Fri, 14 Sep 2007 11:52:00 PST

Cha-cha in the parking lot & sweating with the Lions

Kudos to the cast for sweating it out - once again. So much was accomplished last night, and we had fun all the while. I love that we're beginning to tie up some of those loose ends that are...
Posted by The Full Monty on Fri, 17 Aug 2007 07:03:00 PST

Oh what fun it is!

Let me say this: Blocking this show on a thrust stage is quite the challenge. I am so grateful to have such a patient cast that quietly lets me work through some tough scenes while the rest of th...
Posted by The Full Monty on Wed, 15 Aug 2007 07:40:00 PST

Media Happenings

Mark your calendars, folks. Here's the appearances we've scheduled so far: WDBM 88.9 f.m. - Tuesday, August 28 at 7:00 p.m. Noise Magazine - Wednesday, September 12th (We've got the cover!)...
Posted by The Full Monty on Tue, 14 Aug 2007 07:18:00 PST

And so it begins!

Here we go! The Full Monty Lansing will be posting pics of rehearsal and other such happenings regularly as well as a blog brought to you by the director. Watch out for backstage stories, ca...
Posted by The Full Monty on Mon, 13 Aug 2007 07:52:00 PST