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Lakewood Playhouse opened its 70th season with a sidesplitter of a show that can best be described as Weekend at Bernie's and Casablanca with a little bit of music and gambling thrown into the mix. Lucky Stiff, by Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty, is a gasser.

Several things make this show a fun one to watch. Tops among all of those is that each member of the cast brings a solid performance to the stage.

Check it out this weekend.

[Lakewood Playhouse, through Oct. 5, 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday, $21-$24, pay-what-you-can Sept. 11 at 8 p.m., actor benefit matinee Oct. 4 at 2 p.m., 5729 Lakewood Towne Center Blvd. S.W., Lakewood Towne Center off exit 125, Lakewood, 253.588.0042]

LINK: Read my full review here
LINK: ViVA South Sound arts and entertainment calendar