Forge Theatre presents “Promises, Promises”
June 6-22, 2025
Book by Neil Simon, Music by Burt Bacharach, Lyrics by Hal David
Based on the screenplay The Apartment by Billy Wilder and I.A.L. Diamond
Directed by Tom Yenchick, Music Direction by Denise Wisneski
In New York City in the 1960s, an ambitious accountant named Chuck Baxter lends out his apartment to his supervisors, who need a discreet place for illicit afternoon rendezvous. Miserable and exploited, Chuck finds a beacon of hope in coworker Fran, who is trapped in a romantic predicament of her own. The bittersweet romantic comedy features a groundbreaking contemporary score from composer Burt Bacharach. The score includes the blockbuster hit “I’ll Never Fall In Love Again,” plus “Knowing When To Leave,” “Turkey Lurkey Time,” “Whoever You Are,” and the title song.
Cast List
Chuck Baxter – Michael Kuhlman
Fran Kubelik – Amanda Frangoulis
J.D. Sheldrake – Rob Geils
Dr. Dreyfuss – Harley Diamond
Marge MacDougall – Donna Dougherty
Sylvia/Miss Della Hoya – Katie VanNewkirk
Ginger/Miss Polansky – Delia Maledonado
Vivien/Miss Wong – Rowin Badinger
Ensemble:
Nurse/Hostess – Rosie Alleva
Sharon – Kavita Ayyar
Patsy/Mrs. Sheldrake – Evelyn Dudonis
Kathy – Ava Keller –
Olson – Sarah Lemore
Barbara – Colleen Wechesi
Doctor/Waiter – David Moyer
All Evening shows begin at 7:30 pm; Matinees (marked with an *) begin at 2 pm.
Forge Theatre is located in a residential area off the main street of downtown Phoenixville, Pa.