Lady Patriot, a play written and directed by The Love Boat's Ted Lange, opened at Off-Broadway's Theatre Row September 9. See the stars of the long-running series reunite at the play's opening night, and get a first look at the production in the galleries below.
Lange is directing two of his co-stars from the 1970s-'80s TV classic, Fred Grandy and Jill Whelan, who are joined by Josie DiVincenzo, Gordon Goodman, Chrystee Pharris, Derek Powell, and Count Stovall. (Lange, Grandy, and Whelan played, respectively, Isaac, Gopher, and Vicki on the long-running hit.)
Lady Patriot, which is based on a true story, reveals an intimate look into the prejudices and patriotism of three ladies who lived during the Civil War: Varina Davis, Elizabeth Van Lew, and Mary Bowser. In the play, the inner sanctum of Confederate president Jefferson Davis has been breached. Information is leaking to the enemy, but who is the spy? No one is privy to this information except Jefferson's advisors, and they are beyond repute.
See the play's opening night celebration below:
Company of Lady Patriot
Ted Lange and company of Lady Patriot
Ted Lange and company of Lady Patriot
Bernie Kopell, Ted Lange, and company of Lady Patriot
The Love Boat reunion
Ted Lange
Fred Grandy
Jill Whelan
Josie Divincenzo
Gordon Goodman
Chrystee Pharris
Derek Powell
Count Stovall
Michael Musto and Ted Lange
Bernie Kopell
“Reading a book on the life of Elizabeth Van Lew, I happened upon the contribution of black slave, Mary Bowser, as a Union spy,” said Lange in an earlier statement. “I added into the mix the plight of the confederate first lady, Varina Davis. I soon realized I had a story about the patriotism of three different schools of thought. I delight in working with my Love Boat cast mates Jill and Fred. We have artistic chemistry, and it is fun to see our love of theatre blossom on stage.”
The limited engagement also features scenic and lighting design by Paul Jonathan Davis, sound design by Will Mahood, and costume design by Alex Rockey.
Roxedge Entertainment is general manager, and Morgan Eisen is production stage manager.
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Jill Whelan Fred Grandy in Lady Patriot
Jill Whelan and Crystee Pharris in Lady Patriot
Derek Powell and Josie Divencenzo in Lady Patriot
Josie Divincenzo and Gordon Goodman in Lady Patriot
Count Stoval and Chrystee Pharris in Lady Patriot
Chrystee Pharris, Josie Divincenzo, and Derek Powell in Lady Patriot
Fred Gradym Josie Divincenzo, and Count Stovall in Lady Patriot
Fred Grady, Count Stovall, and Josie Divincenzo in Lady Patriot
Josie Divincenzo, Gordon Good, Derek Powell, and Chrystee Pharris in Lady Patriot
Chrystee Pharris and Count Stoval in Lady Patriot
Josie Divincenzo in Lady Patriot
Gordon Goodman in Lady Patriot
Fred Grandy in Lady Patriot
Chrystee Pharris in Lady Patriot
Derek Powell in Lady Patriot
Count Stoval in Lady Patriot
Jill Whelan in Lady Patriot
Company of Lady Patriot
