Princess Bride getting rave reviews, makeover in new Desert Star comedy
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Justin Berry, Corinne Adair and Bryan Dayley in Desert Star Playhouse’s “The Princess Bridesmaid.” Photo by Chad Whitlock.
What happens when a handsome prince is betrothed to a beautiful princess but falls in love with her bridesmaid? An all new Desert Star comedy. “The Princess Bridesmaid” at Desert Star Playhouse in Murray has audiences rolling in the aisles as they enjoy this musical parody of one of Hollywood’s classic films. It continues to play through June 9.
“Every time we make a ‘Princess Bride’ reference in one of our shows, the audience erupts with laughter,” said artistic director Scott Holman. “So it was a no-brainer to give the Desert Star treatment to this beloved family classic.”
In the story, Prince Christopher The Robin (CTR for short) is betrothed to Snapdragon, a princess from a far away kingdom. But when they meet, Christopher discovers that beneath Snapdragon's beauty lies a heart of lead. Then a chance encounter with Snapdragon's bridesmaid, the Lady Edelweiss, leads the prince to believe he’s found his true love. After Edelweiss is kidnapped by mistake, Christopher wants to save her, but Snapdragon and her father, the evil King Heffalump the Weasel, are determined the wedding shall proceed on time. The Princess Bridesmaid must escape her captors, stop the wedding, and rescue her true love from certain death.
Written by Ed Farnsworth and directed by Scott Holman, “The Princess Bridesmaid” also includes one of Desert Star’s signature musical olios following the show. The “Southern Nights” olio will feature a mix of classic Country, Dixieland, and traditional Southern music, along with more Desert Star-style comedy.
Food is available from an á la carte menu and is served right at your table. The menu includes gourmet hamburgers and pizza, fresh wraps and desserts. Showtimes are Monday, Wednesday and Thursday at 7 p.m., Friday and Saturday at 6 and 8:30 p.m., with Saturday matinees at 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Desert Star is located at 4861 South State St. in Murray. Phone 801-266-2600 for reservations, or go online to www.DesertStarPlayhouse.com.
