Comic story of dysfunctional family comes to Boca starting March 24

Marty’s Back in Town, playwright Norman Shabel’s comedic drama about the ups and downs of a dysfunctional family and their relationships with each other and with the “black sheep” who is returning home after 10 years, will be performed at The Studio at Mizner Park in Boca Raton March 24-April 2.

John Lennon, a troubled working-class Liverpudlian, rode the ascension of the Beatles to international stardom and became one of the most celebrated singer-songwriters of the 20th century.

Along the way, Lennon experienced a transformation from a bullying boyfriend (qualities related to his difficult childhood) to a mature adult, changes visible in his lyrics.

He evolved into a peace activist and constant voice of antipathy toward U.S. involvement in Vietnam which in those days led to his being pursued by the

FBI and U.S. Immigration Services.

This program at FAU recounts Lennon’s journey in narration, and his most popular Lennon-McCartney and later Lennon songs are performed live in beautiful harmony with lyrics projected for the audience to sing along.

All are invited to this stimulating and memorable examination of the story of this 20th-century music icon. This event is also available virtually.

Tickets:

Member $30

Non-member $35

One-time guest pass, member or non-member at the door, $35

Sun ower Creative Arts Spring Garden Party to bene t the nonpro t

An intimate dinner party will be held Saturday, March 25, to benefit Sunflower Creative Arts, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to empowering children and families to be confident, creative and compassionate through play, nature and the arts. The event runs from 5:30 to 9 p.m. at a private location in the heart of downtown Delray Beach.

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Shabel, whose well-received courtroom drama A Class Act, had a successful run in Boca Raton in 2022, admits to drawing on his own “true life” experiences to fashion this story.

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