Hilarity abounds in this portrait of three couples that have occupied Suite 719 at the famed Plaza Hotel in New York City. A suburban couple takes the suite while their house is being painted, and it turns out to be the one in which they honeymooned 23 (or was it 24?) years before.

This wry tale of marriage in tatters is followed by the exploits of a Hollywood producer who, after three marriages, is looking for fresh fields. He calls a childhood sweetheart, now a suburban housewife, for a little diversion.

The last couple is a mother and father fighting about the best way to get their daughter out of the bathroom and down to the ballroom, where guests await her.

This classic three-act Neil Simon comedy was first presented on stage in 1968 and later made into a movie in 1970; its popularity hasn't waned since its first performance.

The Newtowne Players will perform Plaza Suite Thursdays through Sundays, Aug. 15-31, 2008. Thursday, Friday and Saturday performances start at 8 p.m.; Sunday shows begin at 3:30 p.m. Performances are held at Three Notch Theatre on 21744 South Coral Drive in Lexington Park, Md. Tickets are $15 for adults, $12 for students and senior citizens, and $10 for children. Thursday shows are $10 general admission.

Light refreshments and beverages are also available for purchase at the theatre. A pre-show champagne reception will be held at 7 p.m. on opening night, Aug. 15. The Chamber Orchestra of Southern Maryland, In Concert Flute Choir will perform in the lobby prior to the show and during intermission. Teacher appreciation night will be held Aug. 16.

Teachers will receive a $3 discount; discounts will be taken at the door by showing school ID. Reservations are recommended. Please make reservations for the show by calling (301) 737-5447 or visiting www.newtowneplayers.org. Plaza Suite is produced by special arrangement with Samuel French Publishing Inc.

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