New Jersey Stage 2016: Issue 9 | Page 65

On Stage: Theatre Damn Yankees Algonquin Arts Theatre - 173 Main Street, Manasquan Middle-aged baseball fanatic Joe Boyd trades his soul to the Devil, also known as Mr. Applegate, for a chance to lead his favorite team to victory in the pennant race against the New York Yankees. As young baseball sensation Joe Hardy, he transforms the hapless Washington Senators into a winning team, only to realize the true worth of the life NJ STAGE 2016 - ISSUE 9 he’s left behind. Joe ultimately outsmarts Applegate, returns to his former self, and shepherds the Senators to the World Series. The winning score by Adler and Ross and a devilish book by George Abbot have made this sporty musical comedy a true American classic. An Algonquin Arts Theatre production on stage September 30 to October 9. INDEX NEXT ARTICLE 65