‘Cyrano de Burger Shack’ comes to BPA stage

A new modern version of Edmond Rostand’s “Cyrano de Bergerac” will be on the Bainbridge Performing Arts stage in August — and it’s flippin’ good.

In Jeremy Desmon’s pop musical “Cyrano de Burger Shack,” Cyrano is king of the local Burger Shack, but he can’t seem to win the love of his best friend, Roxanne. When Roxanne confesses her crush on Christian, the new burger-flipper, Cyrano decides that playing Cupid is better than sitting out of the game.

BPA’s production is directed by Buddy Todd, with musical direction by Crystal Johnston, and choreography by Havilah Criss.

Together, the directing trio lead an enthusiastic cast of BPA Theatre School students (ages 8 to 13).

Todd recently directed “The Wizard of Oz” for BPA, is choreographing “Little Shop of Horrors” at the Black Box Theatre in Edmonds, and looks forward to directing at Renton Civic next season.

Johnston has been a classically-trained pianist for almost 30 years.

BPA Theatre School will present “Cyrano de Burger Shack” at BPA from Aug. 1 to Aug. 4, with shows at 7 p.m. Thursday and Friday, and 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

Tickets, $12 for adults, $10 for seniors, students, youth, military, and teachers, or $8.75 each for families of four or more, may be purchased online at www.bainbridgeperformingarts.org, by phone at 206-842-8569 or in person at BPA (200 Madison Ave. North).

Box office hours are 1 to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Friday, and one hour prior to each performance.