Broadway Palm has pulled together some of their talented veteran actresses to make audiences laugh with the funny and charming “Always A Bridesmaid”.
If you’ve enjoyed Momma Won’t Fly and Doublewide Texas then then this show won’t disappoint as it’s currently playing out on The Off Broadway Palm stage.
Remember the promises you made in high school to be there for as a bridesmaid for your best friend? Well, this is a story of four women who made good on their promises well past their prime.
Life, love and fun sets the stage in this Jones Hoop Wooten team, playwrights known for their laugh out loud shows which primarily center on strong roles for women.
If you’re a Golden Girls fan then this is your type of show and comedy as Jamie Wooten was one of the producers of the classic TV series.
Actress ML Graham leads these strong comedic women as she has mastered the role of Monette Gentry. A southern style woman who loves men but isn’t so lucky in love.
I’ve seen Graham in this self centered role before and she truly has perfected the character that never gets old and brings new laughs each time.
The show opens with Gentry as a nervous bride planning for her third marriage. She is joined by longtime friends Libby Ruth Ames is played by actress Jessica Walck who is the extreme opposite of Gentry’s character.
Tamarin Ythier plays Charlie Collins, one of the friends who refuses to be married and enjoys her carefree tree hugging hippie lifestyle. Finally Deedra Wingate played by Jenny Smith is the serious and most accomplished of the three middle aged southern women.
This romp is packed with some physical comedy and ugly bridesmaid dresses which offers plenty of laughs.
One of the funniest moments is when Graham dresses as Marie Antoionette and wears a white wig nearly as tall as she is and a dress big enough to hide the bodies of two women. You’ll see what I mean if you buy tickets.
Actress Rachel Lord plays Kari, Libby Ruth’s daughter. Her character opens each scene with a short monologue in front of the curtain.
Aside from the comedy, it’s a show about preserving lifelong friendships despite the differences. A pretty good message to portray in 2023.
Always A Bridesmaid is playing through May 20th in the Off Broadway Palm Theater and a great opportunity for you to grab some of your old friends and enjoy some good time together.
Tickets are available by calling the box office at 239-278-4422 or Broadway Palm.
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