The Fantasticks- Presented by Rockville Musical Theatre

'The Fantasticks tells the story of two meddling parents who push their children into falling in love, but soon they grow restless of the situation and stray from one another. Will separation provide a deeper appreciation for the love they once shared—or create a permanent gulf between them? Hucklebee and Bellamy are a pair of small town parents who are scheming to bring their children Matt and Luisa together in a romance. As a carnival arrives to bring some excitement to the sleepy village, they persuade a mysterious interloper named El Gallo to stage a mock abduction of Luisa, which will hopefully prompt Matt to come to her rescue. However, while El Gallo's plan succeeds, he also awakens his innocent charges to the darker and more disappointing side of love.'

The Fantasticks, with music by Harvey Schmidt, and book and lyrics by Tom Jones runs April 1 through 17, 2011, with performances on Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Admission is $18, $16 for City residents.