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PICKLEBALL: A Muse-ickle
Music and Lyrics by Michele Isam
Book by Jude Hagene, Loretta Harris, and Michele Isam
July 11-12, 2025
8 PM Friday and Saturday
Pickleball: A Muse-ickle is a hilarious and uplifting musical comedy about a mismatched group of women who take up pickleball for fun, fitness, and maybe a little bit of redemption. Among them are a sharp-witted liberal news junkie, a free-spirited storyteller, a warmhearted Southern widow, and a no-nonsense conservative volunteer. As they struggle to master the game—alongside a few younger, more athletic players—mishaps, rivalries, and even a trip to the hospital keep the stakes high and the laughs coming. But as the game brings them together, pickleball becomes more than just a sport—it becomes the foundation for an unexpected, supportive community. With a lively score that will have you humming long after the final serve, this musical proves that pickleball is much more than just a game!
FREE ADMISSION
Reservations Recommended