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Bergen County Players presents "It Shoulda Been You"

originally published: 04/27/2023


(ORADELL, NJ) -- Bergen County Players (BCP), one of America's longest-running little theater companies, presents the funny, uplifting, musical It Shoulda Been You, weekends from May 6 to June 4, 2023. Under the direction of Dottie Fischer, It Shoulda Been You puts a modern spin on the traditional wedding comedy, proving that when it comes to wedding day insanity, it’s all relative.  

The charming, funny and original new musical, It Shoulda Been You invites you to a wedding day that you'll never forget, where anything that can go wrong does, and love pops up in mysterious places. The bride is Jewish. The groom is Catholic. Her mother is a force of nature. His mother is a tempest in a cocktail shaker. And, when the bride's ex-boyfriend crashes the party, the perfect wedding starts to unravel faster than you can whistle "Here Comes the Bride!"  It's up to the sister of the bride to turn a tangled mess into happily ever after in this musical comedy for anyone who ever had parents.

It Shoulda Been You will be directed by Dottie Fischer (Tenafly), a Life Member who not only directs and choreographs, but is always on hand to help with other productions in any way she can. Among the many productions she has directed are A Blast from the Past: Songs of the 50s & 60s, Other Desert Cities, Guys and Dolls, Beehive! The 60s Musical, Anything Goes, …Forum, They’re Playing Our Song, City of Angels, August: Osage County, The Sunshine Boys, Laughter on the 23rd Floor, Seussical, HONK!, Sylvia, and Other Desert Cities, for which she received a Perry Award for Outstanding Director of a Play. Dottie choreographed BCP’s The Mikado, The Pirates of Penzance, and Company. During her more than 30 years of active membership, Dottie has also served our Executive Board and numerous committees.

The talented cast includes Clifton Lewis (George) of Closter, Damon Quattrocchi (Brian) of Stony Point, NY, Peter Vaiknoras (Marty) of Cliffside Park, James Lesko (Uncle Morty/Walt) of Little Ferry, Janet Gaynor-Matonti (Georgette) of River Edge, Sharla Herbert (Aunt Sheila/Mimsy) of River Edge, Katrina Michalewski (Rebecca) of Hoboken, Paul Aiello (Albert) of Little Falls, Michael Del Valle (Greg) of New Milford, Jessa Blackthorne (Jenny) of Carlstadt, Staci Block (Judy) originally from New Milford, Alyssa Marie (Annie) of North Haledon and Steve Bell (Murray) of Hackensack.

Performances will take place at the Little Firehouse Theatre, 298 Kinderkamack Road in Oradell, May 6 thru June 4 (Friday and Saturday evenings at 8:00pm, and Sunday afternoons at 2:00pm). Tickets for all performances are priced at $29 and may be purchased online at www.bcplayers.org, or by leaving a message with the box office at 201-261-4200. Visa, Master Card, and American Express are accepted. Those interested in Group Sales or benefit theater parties can call (201) 261-4200 (option #6)




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The production team is comprised of Dottie Fischer (Director), Charlie Greenberg (Musical Director), Sharla Herbert (Choreographer), Christine Francois (Producer), Geri Berhain (AD /Stage Manager), Steve Moldt (Set Designer), Lynne Lupfer (Décor), Christine Francois (Props), Lola Yona (Props), Joyce Ghia (Props), Terri Caust (Costumes), Jessica Lohsen (Costumes), Allen Seward (Lighting Designer), Randi Kestin (Lighting Operator), Barry Reed (Spot Operator), Tim Larsen (Sound Designer), Cliff Dreispan (Sound Operator), Melissa Miller (Hair/Wigs/Make-up), Jennifer Cottone (Publicity), Richard Frant (Photography), Alan Zenreich (Videographer), Marci Weinstein (Programs) and Howell Mayer (Member-At-Large).

BCP offers seating to accommodate patrons who are mobility impaired and can transfer from a wheelchair. These seats can be purchased by calling the box office at 201-261-4200 and will be released for public sale two weeks prior to performance.

Advance discount tickets for students age 25 and under with proper ID are available for $14 by phone or walk-up at every performance, pending seat availability. Not available online. There is a limit of one discount ticket per student ID.

Parking is free for their patrons at the Park Avenue municipal lot, across the street, one-half block north of the theater, as well as street parking on Kinderkamack Road and various side streets, all within easy walking distance.

The Bergen County Players, Inc. is a non-Equity, non-profit community theater company dedicated to presenting quality productions for the enrichment of the community.




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