Village Theatre this week launched its theatrical production of the enormously popular film, “The Full Monty.” The feel-good musical comedy officially opened Thursday, following a special preview performance the night before, and will play a packed season at the Francis J. Gaudette Theatre at 303 Front Street North until Oct. 24, when the show will pack up and head to Everett.

Based on the 1997 British film, this Americanized musical stage version was built from the ground up right here in Issaquah, at Village Theatre’s Technical Studio space.

Esteemed, New-York based director/choreographer Jerry Dixon has returned from the success of his 2009 production Show Boat to create his own original staging of this pop-rock musical best known for its hysterical score and heartfelt dialogue.

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For more information visit www.villagetheatre.org., or phone the box office at 425-392-2202.