From TOLEDO REPERTOIRE THEATRE
The Toledo Repertoire Theatre will present “Lost in Yonkers,” the Tony Award–winning comedy-drama by playwright Neil Simon weekends Feb. 20 through March 1 at the Toledo Repertoire Theatre, 16 Tenth St., Toledo.
Showtimes are Friday and Saturday evenings at 7:30 p.m., with Saturday and Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. Tickets and additional information are available at www.toledorep.org or by calling the box office at 419-243-9277.
Set in 1942, the play explores family, survival, and resilience through Simon’s signature blend of sharp wit and deeply felt emotion.
“Lost in Yonkers” follows two young brothers sent to live with their formidable grandmother while their father works to pay off a debt. In her strict household, they encounter a collection of unforgettable relatives whose humor, pain, and humanity reveal the complicated bonds of family.
By turns hilarious and heartbreaking, the play captures the cost of growing up too fast—and the surprising ways love and compassion break through even the toughest exteriors.
The production features:
Director Tara Althaus brings a thoughtful, character-centered vision to this beloved work. “Lost In Yonkers is a beautiful representation of generational trauma and how it shapes us as we grow up. This story is one that we can all relate to on different levels. It’s full of heart and will make you laugh in the most unexpected moments. I am very blessed to work with this fabulous cast. They all fit their roles so perfectly and the work they produce together onstage is beautiful. They will certainly keep the audience on the edge of their seats with this performance!”
Actor Joe Capucin ssaid of the play: , “Neil Simon’s ‘Lost in Yonkers’ is a beautiful reminder of the messy, resilient nature of family. I am completely enjoying inhabiting this world and tackling such a rich, layered piece of theater with a very talented cast and crew.”
Founded in 1933, the Toledo Repertoire Theatre is one of the oldest continuously operating community theaters in the country and is dedicated to producing high-quality theatrical experiences that entertain, challenge, and inspire the Toledo community.
