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About Oregon daily emerald. (Eugene, Or.) 1920-2012 | View Entire Issue (May 12, 1982)
‘The Boy Friend’ Musical opens Friday at University The Roaring Twenties come to life Friday night when the University Theatre presents the musical "The Boy Friend.” the last mainstage production of the season The musical is set on the French Riviera, where Polly (Lyndra Seely), a millionaire's daughter, is attending the fash ionable finishing school run by Madame Dubonnet (Kim An derson). Polly falls in love with Tony (Todd Hermanson), a delivery boy who turns out to be the son of wealthy Lord Brock hurst (Robert Fraser). To keep Tony’s interest. Polly pretends to be a poor working girl. The couple find true happiness, however, when Tony’s real par entage is reveaied. After a long-running success in London, “The Boy Friend” was the first starring role for Julie Andrews when it opened on Broadway in 1954. The score includes ”l Could Be Happy With You,” “It's Never Too Late to Fall in Love,” "Perfect Young Ladies,” "Won't You Charles ton with Me?” and the title song, “The Boy Friend.” Graduate student Barbara Fraser is directing the musical, Jmd Robinson, Brian McCarthy, Malania LasHa and Grog Ronnie star in the University Theatre’s production of “The Boy Friend.” assisted Dy urant McKerme, producing director. Choreo graphy has been designed by dance professor Janet Des cutner. Music professor Ste phen Stone is the musical dir ector for the production, and graduate student Charlene Whitney is the vocal director. The play opens Friday night at 8 p.m. in the Robinson Theatre. Other shows are set for Satur day and May 19-22. The annual musical nas traditionally been one of the most popular productions of the year, and often sells out, so tickets should be reserved early. Remaining tickets are $2.75 for University students and sen ior citizens, $3.50 for other students and $4.50 for the gen eral public. For information or reservations, call the University Theatre's box office at 6868-4191 between noon and 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday. ‘It’s worth it,’ says UT actress "The Boy Friend" is an ensemble effort, says junior Melanie Leslie The show's success "depends on group support It's not the kind of show where one or two people carry the show and everyone else backs them up Everyone here is equally important " Maisie, the character Leslie plays in “The Boy Friend," "is a 17-year-old, live-for-today, grab-it-while-you-can sort of person," says Les lie “Certainly no man is going to get the best of her She manipulates others, but in a charming way " Leslie herself radiates charm and vivacity, but she also exhibits a serious quality and a strong sense of purpose. Leslie was born and raised in Las Vegas where her mother made costumes for several of the big shows that played there. Leslie was frequently in the presence of show business people and producers and was therefore often exposed to the seamier side of that lifestyle as well as the face that was shown to the public. “It didn't dissuade me from becoming a performer," she says, “but it did make it very clear to me what I would do and would not do. It's important to know what you want so you won’t get exploited and used " Actors Melanie Leslie and Todd Harm an son Leslie has been dancing since she was six and began singing while in junior high school. “I always wanted to act,” she says with a smile, “but never thought that I could. I was originally a dance major. I took a dance class here with Susan Zadoff. She inspired me and told me I continued on page SB VJIDeO-ClMCMh center Little Girls Blue TH€ FIVING D€UC€S s(otrin9 STRN IRURfcl ond OLIVER HARDS’ 1049 Willamette plus 2nd Feature d\ 1 / At the top of the spiral staircase in Valley River Center Planning your wedding is a joy our experienced bridal consultants would like to share with you. • Bridal Gowns and Accessories • Dance Dresses • Brides’ Maids’ Dresses • Formats • Mothers’ Dresses • Tuxedo Rental • Flower Girl 343-6278 Hours from 10-6 Monday - Saturday 12-5 Sunday Get paid lor laying down on the job! Earn additional $ every month, and provide a precious human resource... YOUR PLASMA Eugene Plasma Corp. 1071 Olive 404-2241 “It pays to do good!” v_I/ By Appointment. Mon-Fri ... 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m No Appointment Necessary. Sat.8:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m Urgent Care. Sat-Sun .. 12 Noon-8:00 p.m Mon-Fri .. 4:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m 686-4441 STUDENT HEALTH CENTER HOURS: Take your guitai Illii'li'll'iMiMIHi'i; 40th and Donald Open eves until 7 345-8289 Guitar Strings Quartz Guitar Tuners S " Prices good with coupon only, expires May 29, 1982. • and a good, clean drink before you hit the road.
