Little Theatre of Alexandria Celebrates 80 Years
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Little Theatre of Alexandria Celebrates 80 Years

From left, Jean Coyle, Lois Legoske and Nancyann Burton shared a laugh while socializing in the courtyard of LTA.

From left, Jean Coyle, Lois Legoske and Nancyann Burton shared a laugh while socializing in the courtyard of LTA. Photo by Veronica Bruno.

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Mike Toomey greeted Doris Wolf as she and her husband, Jerry Wolf (left), signed in to the guest book.

— Supporters and company members came out on Saturday, April 12, to celebrate Little Theatre of Alexandria's 80th anniversary extravaganza. The evening began with a champagne reception where patrons had a chance to reminisce about the organization's years of productions and events.

The evening culminated in a showcase that featured stars from past and present productions and lots of song and humor. Musical numbers included “No Business Like Show Business,” “Anything Goes,” “All That Jazz,” “Cabaret,” and “That's Entertainment.” The audience was treated to highlights from Shakespeare's “Taming of the Shrew,” “Driving Miss Daisy,” and “Cat on a Hot Tin Roof.” Vice Mayor Allison Silberberg welcomed the audience.

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Actress Sharon Clark-Napolitano ran into LTA long-time member and supporter, Bonnie Jourdan, a 90-year-old performer with the company. Jourdan performed in the musical theatre class's opening and closing songs for the show.