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Cast of the It Girl
Pictured (l-r): Veronica Lee, Stephanie Hester, Dante Macatantan, Amanda Everett, Thomas Doyle, Shauna Riisol, Meredith Russo, Manny Bejarano, Loraine Odierno and Alex Matsuo. Photo by ImageZero.com

About The It Girl

A lighthearted musical tribute to silent movies and Clara Bow that reinvents her 1927 film about a sassy sales clerk who wins a contest to find the girl with the thrilling quality known as "IT". Delight in this enchanting West Coast premiere that won the hearts of critics and audiences alike! See our Facebook page!

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Coronado Boathouse Restaurant

Join us at the Coronado Boathouse Restaurant, just a block from the Coronado Playhouse, for a three course dinner for two, a glass of wine for each and two tickets to the It Girl, only $99. CLICK HERE FOR THE MENU.

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Tickets may also be purchased by calling the Box Office at 619-435-4856

Shows are presented July 10th through August 9th, 2009 on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays @ 8:00 P.M. and on Sundays @ 2:00 P.M. The show lasts about 2 hours including a 15 minute intermission.

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Seating is cabaret style with tables and chairs. Snacks and drinks are available from our concession stand before the show and during intermission. The theatre is on ground level; it and the restrooms are wheel chair accessible.

The theatre is located at 1835 Strand Way in Coronado. This is at the intersection of Ave de Las Arenas and Strand Way/Silver Strand Blvd, just south of the Hotel del Coronado. The theatre itself is in the City of Coronado Community Center. There is parking along Strand Way and the parallel Silver Strand Blvd, click here for a map and directions. The 901 and 904 buses stop just outside the theatre, click here for bus schedule and trip planning.

ACT I

PROLOGUE:  “Black and White World” Betty & Company

SCENE 1: WALTHAM’S DEPT. STORE
“Why Not?” Betty, Jane and Daisy

SCENE 2: JONATHAN’S OFFICE
“Stand Straight and Tall” Jonathan

SCENE 3: WALTHAM’S DEPT. STORE
“IT” Monty & Company

SCENE 4: IN FRONT OF WALTHAM’S

SCENE 5: BETTY’S APARTMENT
“Mama’s Arms" Molly
“What to Wear?” Betty, Molly, Adela, Mrs. Van Norman, Jonathan & Monty

SCENE 6: THE RITZ
“IT” (reprise) Jonathan

SCENE 7: ADELA’S BEDROOM
“A Perfect Plan” Adela

SCENE 8: JONATHAN’S OFFICE & CONEY ISLAND
“Coney Island” Betty, Jonathan & Company

SCENE 9: THE STREET OUTSIDE BETTY’S APT.
“Act I – Finale” Adela & Company

15 Minute Intermission

ACT II

SCENE 1: BETTY’S APARTMENT, THE STREET, and JONATHAN’S OFFICE
“Woman and Waif” Betty, Molly, Adela, Mrs. Sullivan, Reporter & Monty

SCENE 2: JONATHAN’S OFFICE
“Stay With Me/Left-Hand Arrangement” Jonathan & Betty

SCENE 3: BETTY AND MOLLY’S APARTMENT
“Step Into Their Shoes” Molly, Betty & Monty

SCENE 4: THE YACHT
“Out at Sea” Sailor & Company
“How Do You Say...?” Betty & Company

SCENE 5: OUTSIDE / INSIDE WALTHAM’S
“Step Into Their Shoes” (reprise) Betty
“You’re the Best Thing That Ever Happened to Me” Betty & Jonathan
“Finale” Company

The It Girl
Book by Michael Small and BT McNicholl
Music by Paul McKibbins
Lyrics by BT McNicholl
Based on the Paramount Picture "IT"

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