Compton & Bennett bring satirical revue to Foulds Theater

COURTESY PHOTO Betsy Bennett and Rick Compton

Compton & Bennett bring their satirical hit, "A Cracker At The Ritz," to The Foulds Theater at The Alliance for the Arts Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Feb. 21-23 at 8 p.m..

Compton & Bennett are Rick Compton and Betsy Bennett. The two have worked together for more than 10 years writing, producing and performing in sold-out hits such as "Trouble In Paradise," "How To Succeed In Naples Without Really Trying," and "The History Of Collier County… According To Us!" Last November, this creative team was seen at Art Royale in their artistic installation: "Word Games."

"A Cracker At The Ritz" is an original two-act, two-person satirical musical revue, which exposes the ironies, foibles and absurdities of life in Southwest Florida. Characters include: Naomi Lipshitz-Finklestein- Murphy, a realtor; Cap'n Baldrick, a pirate; Ariel, a local artiste; J.J. "Buddy" Smudgepot, Attorney-At-Law; and Inbred Ed who is not himself inbred although he aspires to it as he has a very attractive cousin.

"The Little Professor"

Songs include: "A Ton-and-a-half of Cadillac Steel," "The Owners Association," "Dear Fort Myers High" and the plaintive spring-break lament, "Tattoo on My Butt."

This show has been playing to sold-out audiences in cabarets, country clubs and theaters from Marco Island to Bonita Springs. Compton & Bennett are proud to bring their time-tested brand of satire to Fort Myers.

For more information and to order tickets, visit www.ComptonAndBennett.com or call (800) 838-3006.

If you go

>>What: "A Cracker At The Ritz"

>>When: 8 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Feb. 21, 22 and 23

>>Where: The Foulds Theater, The Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd, Fort Myers

>>Cost: $15

>>Info: www.ComptonAndBennett.com or call (800) 838-3006

"Ariel"