Audiences will have an opportunity to watch a French connection this weekend.

Not the one with big city narcotics detectives investigating a heroin smuggling ring, but rather, the royal Shakespearean drama of “King John,” about the difficulties of who the lead character was and that he usurped the throne, Director E. Jane Burk says.

Friday and Saturday evenings, and Sunday afternoon, theater goers can take a special Valentine's moment to explore along with Batavia Players the nuances of love.

The play "Love Lines" was written by Patrick D. Burk, who is also the director of the production, and Vincent M. Gauteri.

The production is described as "a celebration of love and how people fall in love currently or in the past; there are special moments from real people and real-life situations."

Show times are 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and  2 p.m. on Sunday, at the Main St. 56 Theater in Batavia City Centre.

For more information or tickets, visit bataviaplayers.org.

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OUTSTANDING LEAD ACTOR IN A PLAY

Steven Coburn, 12 Angry Jurors

OUTSTANDING LEAD ACTRESS IN A PLAY

Emily Crawford, Antony & Cleopatra

OUTSTANDING SUPPORTING ACTOR IN A PLAY

Elijah Van Epps, Antony & Cleopatra

OUTSTANDING SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A PLAY

Dorothy Gerhart, One Act Plays, The Verbatim

OUTSTANDING FEATURED ACTOR IN A PLAY

Anthony Haitz, 12 Angry Jurors

OUTSTANDING FEATURED ACTRESS IN A PLAY

Mary Eckstein, 12 Angry Jurors

OUTSTANDING LEAD MALE PERFORMANCE IN A MUSICAL

Phil Berry, The Drowsy Chaperone

OUTSTANDING LEAD FEMALE PERFORMANCE IN A MUSICAL

Sarah Hill, Opposites Attract, I'll Be Here

OUTSTANDING LEAD FEMALE PERFORMANCE IN A MUSICAL

Kristin Gelia, The Drowsy Chaperone

OUTSTANDING SUPPORTING MALE PERFORMANCE IN A MUSICAL

Qasim Huzair, The Drowsy Chaperone

OUTSTANDING SUPPORTING FEMALE PERFORMANCE IN A MUSICAL

Sophie Houseman, The Drowsy Chaperone

OUTSTANDING FEATURED MALE PERFORMANCE IN A MUSICAL

Anthony Haitz, The Drowsy Chaperone

OUTSTANDING FEATURED FEMALE PERFORMANCE IN A MUSICAL

Samantha Jane Balbi, Cry Baby

OUTSTANDING YOUTH PERFORMANCE OF THE YEAR

Peyton Woeller, Cry Baby

OUTSTANDING CHILD PERFORMANCE OF THE YEAR

Adam Jursted, Cry Baby

OUTSTANDING MUSICAL PERFORMANCE ENSEMBLE

Watch Your Ass, Cry Baby

OUTSTANDING MUSICAL SOLO PERFORMANCE

Deacon Smith, Hallelujah, A Christmas Carol

PERFORMANCE OF THE YEAR

James Barcomb, 12 Angry Jurors

VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR

Mick Larson

BUSINESS SUPPORT OF THE YEAR

McCabe Enterprises

COMMUNITY SUPPORT OF THE YEAR

Batavia Downs Gaming

BOARD OF DIRECTORS – DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR

Tom Clark

As another year begins to fade away in the hopefulness of a new one, there’s still room for a look back at the best and brightest theatrical performances as the Batavia Players present the 2024 Gala: Starting Here, Starting Now!

The premise is simple enough. Pat Burk says: it’s a new year, the first time for the awards show in a brand new theater, and with all but three of a dozen new shows negotiated for the 2024 season.

Opening at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, the Batavia Players bring to life Scrooge and his ghosts in a performance of Charles Dickens's “A Christmas Carol” at Main St. 56 Theater in Batavia.

There are also performances on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and at 2 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.

Tickets are $18 for adults and $16 for seniors.

The musical is directed by Patrick Burk, with music directed by Kathy White.

Photos by Howard Owens