Marco Island Center for the Arts Presents: “Four Old Broads” – A Hilarious Mystery for All Ages!

March 19, 2025, Marco Island:  The Marco Island Center for the Arts is thrilled to present Four Old Broads, a comedy filled with laughter, mystery, and a dash of sass, written by Leslie Kimball. This rollicking production runs from April 2 to April 13, 2025, at the Arts Center Theatre.

Beatrice Shelton (Marilyn Hilbert), a retired burlesque queen, has had enough of the “precious little German village” of Helen, Georgia, and is desperate for a real vacation. A Sassy Seniors Cruise through the Caribbean might just be the answer – if she can convince her best friend, Eaddy Mae Clayton (Denise Hoeflich), to stop praying and join her. But things at Magnolia Place Assisted Living haven’t been the same since Nurse Pat Jones (Diana Back) took over. Residents are mysteriously disappearing, including the forgetful Imogene Fletcher (Cindy Rea) and the always-planning Maude Jenkins (Ellen Rodwick). Meanwhile, Sam Smith (Andrew Ciliberto), a retired Elvis impersonator, keeps trying to woo every woman in the building. The wacky cast of characters is rounded out by the quiet and unassuming romance novel loving, nurse Ruby Sue Bennett (Susan Rafferty).

As a mystery unfolds, these feisty seniors work together to uncover the truth behind Nurse Pat's strange behavior and the mysterious happenings at Magnolia Place. Can they outsmart Nurse Pat, discover the secrets behind the mysterious pill, and solve the riddle of Doctor Head’s disappearance? Hilarity ensues as Imogene goes undercover, and Maude enters the Miss Magnolia Senior Citizen Pageant in a bid to divert Nurse Pat's attention.

"If The Golden Girls was rebooted today, it would look much like Four Old Broads, a clever geriatric comedy." Carolina Curtain Call

Directed by Christi Lueck-Sadiq, Four Old Broads is sure to entertain with its colorful characters, sharp humor, and plenty of twists and turns. It’s a must-see show for fans of comedy, mystery, and heart.

Performance Dates: April 2–April 13, 2025

Location: Arts Center Theatre 1089 N. Collier Blvd in Marco Town Center.

Tickets: Available now at www.marcoislandart.org/arts-center-theatre or by calling the box office at (239) 784-1186.

Don’t miss your chance to enjoy this hilarious comedy that will have you laughing from start to finish! Secure your tickets today!

About Marco Island Center for the Arts

Marco Island Center for the Arts brings a wide variety of arts to its community through art exhibitions, engaging educational programs for adults and children and a diverse assortment of events. The Arts Center Theatre offers both produced and presented theater productions as well as other live entertainment. The Art Center and its theater serve as professional and financial drivers for visual and performing artists and educators through exhibition, performance and teaching opportunities while being a catalyst that fuels economic development, an understanding of cultural diversity and community cohesion.