'Chaps' will ride into Memorial Day weekend

Now in its fifth extension – and finally, the final, final extension it was announced – the hit musical comedy “Chaps” is running until May 26.

If you have forgotten, it is about a BBC broadcast that goes awry just as it is time to go on the air. At air time, Tex Riley’s Radio Round-Up cowboy band hasn’t arrived at the studio. Chaos ensues when the show must go on.

And for anyone looking for a reason – like one is needed, the Lamb’s Players have extended their delightfully, hilariously funny musical “Chaps” because it is still bringing in audiences.

Filled with the same crazy antics and terrific cowboy songs, this entertaining show is offering a $8 discount during this final stretch for up to four people.

Weekend shows turn into a perfect opportunity to walk Orange Street, grab a bite and catch the 4 p.m. matinee Saturday or the 2 p.m. show Sunday and still get out of town in time to scoot up Route 163 before it gets too late.

“Chaps” is just another reason to spend time on Coronado Island. Rain. Sun. Fog. Wind. Cold. It is all the same. Simply glorious.

The Lamb’s Players, 1142 Orange Avenue, in Coronado. For discount tickets to see “Chaps,” use the code “AGAIN8” to save $8 for up to four tickets. Box office hours are noon to 7 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Call (619) 437-6000 or purchase online at http://www.lambsplayers.org. Ideal for the entire family, ages 8 and up. Rated 10.

Coming next is “Mixed Tape” in Coronado, and closer to home, an all-time favorite “The Million Dollar Quartet” is opening at the Avo Theater at 303 Main Street in Vista, July 11.

It is the story about the night when Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins, Jerry Lee Lewis and Elvis Presley all happened by the Sun Recording Studio in Memphis on the same night. Don’t miss it. Tickets are available through Lamb’s Players.

Elizabeth Youngman-Westphal can be reached at [email protected]