Playhouse to present ‘Moon Over Buffalo’

Staff report

NEW CASTLE, PA.

“Moon Over Buffalo” will open Friday at New Castle Playhouse, 202 E. Long Ave., and run for seven performances over two- consecutive weekends.

The comedy, written by Ken Ludwig, is set in 1953. It looks in on two traveling actors, who are married, during a stint at a theater in Buffalo, N.Y., that will be visited by famed filmmaker Frank Capra. The wife has dreams of being a film star, while the husband is satisfied with the stage.

The New Castle production is being directed by Lester Malizia.

Performances will be at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and March 1, 2 and 3; and 2 p.m. Sunday and March 4.

Tickets are $13 and can be purchased in advance at newcastleplayhouse.org or by calling 724-654-3437.