Malden actor Matthew Zahnzinger stars in musical comedy, ‘Dirty Rotten Scoundrels’

Special to The Advocate

Malden actor Matthew Zahnzinger stars in Moonbox Productions’ upcoming production of the Tony Award–winning musical comedy “Dirty Rotten Scoundrels” by David Yazbek. Directed and co-produced by Allison Olivia Choat with musical direction by Catherine Stornetta and choreography by Brad Reinking, “Dirty Rotten Scoundrels” opens September 27 and runs through October 13 at the Arrow Street Arts performance venue located at 2 Arrow St. in Cambridge. Tickets are $65 for preferred seating and $55 for regular seating with Pay-What-You-Wish options available for each performance, while supplies last. Tickets are available at https://bit.ly/DirtyRottenTickets.

“Dirty Rotten Scoundrels” follows the misadventures of two con artists: Freddy Benson and Lawrence Jameson. Freddy is just one more hardscrabble huckster trying to make a (dis)honest living – that is, until he meets Lawrence, a high society swindler whose polish and connections have landed him a glamorous gig on the French Riviera. When Lawrence invites Freddy to team up, it seems like the two have finally found the perfect con – until they realize that their egos are the only thing more massive than their earnings. Friction turns to an outright feud when the perfect target arrives in town: Christine, an heiress who is just as beautiful as she is gullible. Who will be the first to steal Christine’s heart and, more importantly, her wallet? Grab a sunhat and a cold drink for a musical that will keep you grinning and guessing from start to finish.

The cast of “Dirty Rotten Scoundrels” includes Matthew Zahnzinger as Lawrence Jameson.

“Everyone at Moonbox is filled with excitement for another great year of live theater at our new home at Arrow Street Arts,” said Moonbox Productions Producer & Artistic Director Sharman Altshuler.

“We have an amazing line-up of shows this season and are thrilled to kick it all off with the ‘scandalous delight’ of Dirty Rotten Scoundrels! This madcap musical comedy, featuring a knock-out cast of Boston stars, is the perfect lead-off hit for our 15th season, and we can’t wait to share the fun,” said Altshuler.

With each show, Moonbox Productions partners with a local nonprofit organization to raise awareness for their cause, create connections for them within the community and increase the reach and impact of their work. For the production of “Dirty Rotten Scoundrels,” Moonbox will be partnering with Women’s Money Matters.

Women’s Money Matters builds the financial wellness, confidence and security of women living on low incomes through a unique program that combines instructional workshops and personal, one-to-one coaching. The organization’s goal is to empower women to improve their financial health and to create a more secure future for their families and communities. For more information about Women’s Money Matters and its programs, please visit https://womensmoneymatters.org/

For more information regarding Moonbox Productions’ upcoming production of “Dirty Rotten Scoundrels,” go to www.moonboxproductions.org.