For those too old for trick-or-treating who are looking for a fun night out, the wild, madcap farce Lend Me A Tenor opens October 31 at The Little Theatre.

Written by Ken Ludwig, Lend Me A Tenor takes place at the Cleveland Grand Opera Company in 1934. Saunders, the general manager, is ready to welcome famous tenor Tito “Il Stupendo” Merelli for a one night only engagement as Otello.

Unfortunately, the star arrives late, is given a double dose of tranquilizers, and passes out. Expecting a full house, the show must go on — but Saunders’ plans to save the day hit a snag. With two men claiming to be Il Stupendo, women running around in lingerie, and the machinations of a shrewd, opportunistic bellhop, a night at the opera becomes hilariously unforgettable.

Nominated for nine Tony Awards and winner of three, the New York Times called Lend Me A Tenor “one of the two great farces by a living writer.”

Directed by Timothy Huebenthal of Southbury, the Town Players cast includes the talents of Chris Cooney (Monroe), Brian DeToma (Danbury), Rosemary Howard (Milldale), Laurel Lettieri (Norwalk), Kevon McDonough (Ridgefield), Daniel J. Mulvihill, Jr. (Redding), Elaine Reilly (Southbury) and Amy Strachian (Monroe). The production crew includes Steven Hoose (New Milford) and stage manager Terry Polvay (Sandy Hook).

Lend Me A Tenor will continue weekends until November 22. Curtain is 8 pm Fridays and Saturdays, with 2 pm matinees on November 9 and 16.

Tickets are $20 for evening shows, $15 for matinee performances. Please note that Saturday, November 1 is a sold out benefit performance; contact the theater’s box office for details about that show.

Reservations for all shows may be made by calling the box office at 203-270-9144 or by sending an email to reservations@newtownplayers.org. For further information, visit www.newtownplayers.org or email info@newtownplayers.org.

Town Players of Newtown is a community theater group, currently in its 79th season. The Little Theatre is at 18 Orchard Hill Road, just off Route 25.