The month of August will sizzle with the opening of Diablo Light Opera Company's STARS 2000 production of SOME LIKE IT HOT! (a.k.a. SUGAR). This upbeat musical is taken from the popular movie starring Jack Lemmon, Tony Curtis, and Marilyn Monroe. The music was written by Jule Styne, also known for such musicals as FUNNY GIRL and GYPSY; lyrics by Bob Merrill known for such musicals as CARNIVAL and TAKE ME ALONG.

As the show opens we meet Joe and Jerry, two down and out musicians, who unfortunately witness the St. Valentines Day massacre. In order to hide from the mob, they disguise themselves as women and join an all girls orchestra. One can only imagine the problems that can occur as Joe and Jerry meet Sugar, the innocent and beautiful band's singer. Surprises aboud! Romance, laughter and music are in the air as this hilarious musical unfolds.

Mark Cornfield will direct with Diane Kamrin on board as choreographer and vocal director. This team has produced several successful musicals together for STARS 2000, including FIDDLER AND THE ROOF and HELLO DOLLY! The double cast production includes Allison Naylor and Ginny Wehrmeister as Sugar, Woodie Petrie and Rob Peterson as Joe, and Chris Boccard and Stephen Kling as Jerry.

This "not to be missed" musical opens in the Margaret Lesher Theatre at the Dean Lesher Regional Center for the Arts, 1601 Civic Drive, Walnut Creek, on August 6th and continues for eight performances closing on August 15th. Ticket are $8.00 for students, seniors and groups and $10.00 for general admission.

This musical promises to be fun for the whole family with romantic ballads, wonderful ensemble numbers and tap dancing gangsters!