The Granite Theatre to present ‘The Full Monty’ | Entertainment

“The powerhouse team of Terrence McNally (‘Ragtime’) and David Yazbek (‘Dirty Rotten Scoundrels’) cooks up a wonderfully hilarious show that will certainly leave you laughing out the door,” the statement continued.

The play focuses on a group of unemployed steelworkers from Buffalo, who, while spying on their wives at a “Girls’ Night Out,” are stunned to see how much their wives enjoy watching male strippers.

Jealous, out of work and feeling emasculated, the men come up with a bold and unclothed way to make some quick cash.

“In preparing, they find themselves extremely exposed; not merely physically but emotionally,” says the statement. “As they conquer their fears, self-consciousness and prejudices, the men come to discover that they’re stronger as a group, and the strength that they find in each other gives them the individual courage to ‘let it go’.

“The Full Monty is a story full of heart. Right to the end, audiences will be wondering if these lovable misfits will really pull it off. With a raucous mix of razor-sharp humor and toe-tapping pizzazz, this heartwarming, upbeat comedy is absolutely a must-see!” says the statement.

The Granite Theatre’s production of “The Full Monty” is directed by Marla Ladd, with music direction by Moriah Perrett and choreography by Nicole DiMattei. The production is stage-managed by Carey Richard with costume design by Jane Mandes, set design by Pandora Spock, lighting design by Anthony Caporale and Nicole DiMattei, sound design by Bradley Caiola, props by Linda Shea, and ballroom choreography by Ally Altman.

“The Full Monty” opens March 7 and runs through March 16, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m.

Tickets are $35 for adults excluding taxes and fees.

For tickets, reservations, directions, or other information, call the box office at 401-596-2341 or visit granitetheatre.org.