Neil Simon’s romantic comedy ‘The Star Spangled Girl’ to premier at The Roxy in July

CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – Romance and politics blend hilariously together in Neil Simon’s The Star Spangled Girl, opening at the Roxy Regional Theatre on Friday, July 8, at 8:00 p.m.

Set in San Francisco in the 1960s, this fast-moving, hilarious comedy concerns two earnest young men struggling to put out a “protest” magazine from their apartment — and the all-American girl who moves in next door, sending both of them into a romantic tailspin.

Matthew Combs and Derek Alexander star as Andy and Norman, alongside Sara Anderson as Sophie, the Olympic swimmer and all-American girl who moves into another apartment on the same floor.  Making her first appearance paying a good-neighbor visit to the combination home and office of the two publishers, Sophie’s friendliness and charm leave Norman hopelessly smitten.

Guest directed by Talon Beeson — accomplished voice-over artist, actor, and associate professor of acting and directing at Austin Peay State University — with assistance from Khatelin White, The Star Spangled Girl also features Brett Vance as the cameraman.

Performances run July 8 through July 23 on Thursdays at 7:00 p.m. and Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 p.m., with a 2:00 p.m. matinee on Saturday, July 16.

In keeping with the theatre’s pay-what-you-can opening night tradition, all tickets not pre-sold at the regular price will go on sale at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, July 8, for a $5 minimum donation.

Tickets are $30 (adults) and $15 (10 and under) and may be reserved online at www.roxyregionaltheatre.org, by phone at (931) 645-7699, or at the theatre during regular box office hours (9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, and one hour prior to curtain).

Military and APSU students can receive two tickets for the price of one to Thursday performances during the run, while CitySaver coupon holders can receive two tickets for the price of one to Friday performances.