1988 Laurence Olivier Award Winner

1989 Tony Award Winner

Shirley Valentine

By Willy Russell

April 24 – May 4, 2025

Directed by

Trent Dawson

Experience the heartwarming, hilarious, and utterly inspiring story of Shirley Valentine. Written by Willy Russell (Educating Rita) and directed by Trent Dawson, this classic West End and Broadway comedy will take you on a journey of self-discovery, laughter, and second chances.

Shirley is an unassuming housewife who dreams of escape and wonders what happened to the cavalier girl she once was. When she’s offered a chance for adventure, will she take it? Or will a big step into the unknown be too big a risk? Russell’s play reveals itself to be about ageing, how we betray our own dreams and become people we don’t recognise, and how we tolerate (or don’t) unhappiness for fear of the unknown.

Mr Russell said he writes ”serious plays with a lot of funny lines” and The NY Times declared Shirley Valentine to be a ”brilliantly funny plea on behalf of all those who society tries to coax into acquiescing in their own suppression.”

The cast includes award-winning actor Andrus Nichols as Shirley, and will be directed by KCS Artistic Director Trent Dawson. KCS will host an Opening Night Party on Friday, April 25 at the North Castle Library.

Director: TRENT DAWSON

Managing Director: SHARRON KEARNEY

Stage Manager: ELIZABETH RAMSAY

Assistant Stage Mgr: HEATHER SANDLER

Lighting Design: RILEY CAVANAUGH

Sound Design: TRENT DAWSON

Set Design: TRENT DAWSON

WHERE: Whippoorwill Hall
North Castle Library
Kent Place
Armonk 10504
**(See note below if you are not familiar with this location already)

WHEN: April 24 – May 4, 2025

(8 Performances, Thurs.-Sun.)
- 4/24 at 7 p.m. (Preview)
- 4/25 at 8 p.m (OPENING NIGHT)
- 4/26 at 7 p.m (Talk Back)
- 4/27 at 2 p.m. (Talk Back)
- 5/2 at 7 p.m. (Talk Back)
- 5/3 at 2 p.m.(Talk Back)
- 5/3 at 7 p.m.
- 5/4 at 2 p.m.
The show is approximately 2 hrs long with 1 intermission

TICKETS:

Adults: $47
Seniors/Veterans: $37
Students/First Responders/Teachers/Nurses: $37 (please provide a valid work/school ID)
Special rates for Opening Night ($67/$57)
Preview $20
GROUP RATE DISCOUNTS are available. Please contact us at [email protected] or 844-527-7469 for details
**Our new ticketing platform, which allows for reserved seating, requires a small additional fee at checkout.
***Please note, this new platform will send you a receipt after your ticket purchase wherein you choose how you wish to receive your ticket. The options include: Will Call, Text, or Email.

OPENING NIGHT: Friday, April 25, 2025
• Ticket price includes open bar and refreshments at our Opening Night Party
• The party starts immediately following the show at the Library (upstairs in the Friends Gallery).

TALK BACKS: Participate in a unique discussion with the actors to learn their
perspectives about this provocative play. (Approximately
20 minutes in duration, immediately following each show).

4/26 @7 p.m.
4/27 @2 p.m.
5/2 @7 p.m.
5/3 @2 p.m.

*PLEASE NOTE:*
Free parking is available at the North Castle Library

DOORS OPEN 30 MINUTES PRIOR TO SHOWTIME AND WE WILL NOT BE SEATING PEOPLE PRIOR TO OPENING THE DOORS.

If you would like to come early, we recommend grabbing a drink or cappuccino at our neighbors, Amore!

Talk backs will occur immediately after the show and will last approximately 20 min.

For those traveling from New York City, the closest train station is North White Plains and Uber is available both to and from the theatre. Here are a few tips:
The North White Plains train station is approximately 11 minutes away from the theatre
It is recommended you allow approx. 15 minutes for an Uber to arrive so please plan and request accordingly.

FYI: If you are not already familiar with the North Castle Library’s location, sometimes there is an issue with the googling the library’s address (which is technically 19 EAST Whippoorwill Road, Armonk). It might help to input Amore Pizza,, which shares a parking lot with the library, to make sure you are headed to the right place.

CONTACT:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 844-527-7469

TICKETS

“A Case for the Existence of God” is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com

SHIRLEY VALENTINE is made possible by: