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What the Bellhop Saw

Full-Length Play, Comedy  /  4w, 8m

Billy Van Zandt, Jane Milmore

A nice fellow checks into an expensive suite in New York City's finest hotel, precipitating a fantastic nightmare involving a Salman Rushdie-type author, an Iranian
terrorist, a vile wife from hell, a conniving bellboy, an incompetent
F.B.I. agent, a nubile celebrity mad maid, a dimwitted secretary, and a
little pig tailed girl.

What the Bellhop Saw

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  • Cast Size
    Cast Size
    4w, 8m
  • Duration
    Duration
    120 minutes (2 hours)
  • SubGenre
    Subgenre
    Mystery/Thriller
  • Audience
    Target Audience
    Adult, Teen (Age 14 - 18)

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Summary
A fantastic nightmare involving a Salman Rushdie-type author, an Iranian terrorist, a vile wife from hell, a conniving bellboy, an incompetent F.B.I. agent, a nubile celebrity mad maid, a dimwitted secretary, and a little pig tailed girl. Gag lines are popping as events transpire at a whirlwind velocity. Topical humor blends with the traditional antics of farce: doors slamming, characters careening and confusion reigning supreme. Including the show stopping silent “Bellhop Ballet.”
History
What the Bellhop Saw opened at the Henderson Theater, Lincroft, NJ on May 25, 1985. It was produced by Mark Fleming and directed by Billy Van Zandt.
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Performing Groups
WALLY
GEORGIE
MR. BRICKHARDT
STAN
ROGER
MISSY
HEATHER V GUEST
ARLENE
BABU
LITTLE HEIDI
"NUMBER FIVE"
  • Time Period Present Day
  • Setting A suite at New York's finest hotel
  • Features Contemporary Costumes / Street Clothes
  • Additional Features Physical Comedy, Special Effects
  • Duration 120 minutes (2 hours)
  • Cautions
    • Mild Adult Themes

Media

"A winner!" - Stage Directions

"The laughs keep on coming!” - News Tribune

“A rip-roaring good time!" - Broadway Stage

“A light fluffy sex comedy... A crowd pleaser!"- Julie Kistler


Music

  • Musical Style N/A (Not a musical)

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  • Minimum Fee: $110 per performance

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Authors

Billy Van Zandt

Billy Van Zandt

Billy Van Zandt and his writing partner, the late Jane Milmore, are two of the most often produced playwrights in the world. Together for 46 years, they wrote and starred in 23 plays together, including the international hit comedy You’ve Got Hate Mail; off-Broadway’s tribute ...

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Jane Milmore

Jane Milmore
Jane Milmore began her career as an actress. After starring in several national TV commercials, she appeared in the TV shows Anything But Love and Sydney, as well as guest-starring on Bless This House, Newhart, Martin, The Hughleys, and The Wayans Bros. Jane also appeared in ...
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