“The Magistrate” Opens Orcas Center’s 2013 Season

John Lithgow at his ridiculous best, in “The Magistrate” Thursday, Jan. 17

Thursday, January 17 at 7:30 p.m. at Orcas Center

Celebrate the start of Orcas Center’s 2013 Season with John Lithgow who stars in “The Magistrate,”  a hilarious play  streaming live from the National Theatre in London on Thursday, January 17 at 7:30 pm. Come early and enjoy  Burgers  +Brew from the Lower Tavern before the show starting at 6 p.m .

Academy Award nominee and Tony Award-winner John Lithgow (“Dirty Rotten Scoundrels,” “Shrek,” “3rd Rock from the Sun,”  “Dexter”) takes the title role in this uproarious Victorian farce directed by Olivier Award-winner Timothy Sheader.

With his dubious air and a developed taste for smoking, gambling, alcohol and women, it’s hard to believe Cis Farringdon is only fourteen. And that’s because he isn’t. Agatha, his mother, dropped five years from her true age – and his – when she married amiable magistrate Posket. When her deception looks set to be revealed, it sparks a series of hilarious indignities and outrageous mishaps.

In a similar vein to the National Theatre’s smash-hit comedies, “She Stoops to Conquer,” “London Assurance” and “One Man, Two Guvnors,” “The Magistrate” is sure to have audiences around the world doubled up with laughter.

“A comedy treat that’s as crisp, ripe and funny as “One Man, Two Guvnors”.”   Sunday Express

“John Lithgow is priceless.”   The Times

Tickets for “The Magistrate”  from the National Theatre Live are $18 for adults, $13   students, $2 off for Orcas Center members, and may be purchased at www.orcascenter.org or by calling 376-2281 ext. 1 or visiting the Orcas Center Box Office open Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from noon – 4 pm. For more information about Orcas Center 2013 season events, please visit www.orcascenter.org.