The Bergen County Players will kick off its 2008-09 season with Terrence McNally and David Yazbek’s Tony Award-nominated "The Full Monty," which will run from Sept. 13 through Oct. 11.

Show times will be Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., and Sundays at 2 p.m. There will be an audience question-and-answer session on Friday, Sept. 19.

Directed by Larry Landsman, this rollicking, pop-rock musical sizzles with heat and heart as six unemployed factory workers boldly bare it all to earn money and self-esteem. But more than just flesh is revealed when these blue collar men strip away their insecurities to forge a hilarious and unique bond that exposes the male viewpoint of acceptance, love and the importance of communication.

Layered with a tightly woven story line and numerous show-stopping musical numbers, this stage adaptation of the film garnered 10 Tony Award nominations including Best Original Score and Best Musical. 

The show contains mature language, content and nudity. 

In addition to BCP’s seven Mainstage shows (including the annual children’s show at holiday time), the 2008-2009 season will feature a world premiere special event as part of the Players’ popular Second Stage series.

With something for everyone, the new season offers an exciting roster of Tony Award winners, as well as timeless masterpieces by noted playwrights, composers and lyricists such as McNally and Yazbek, Joseph Bologna and Renee Taylor, Jim Eiler, Ron Hutchinson, John Patrick Shanley, Irving Berlin and Neil Simon, among others. 

In addition to "The Full Monty," Mainstage productions will be: "Bermuda Avenue Triangle," Oct. 25-Nov. 15; "Cinderella," Dec. 6-Dec. 21; "Moonlight and Magnolias," Jan. 10-Jan. 31; "Doubt: A Parable, Feb. 14-March 7; The Melody Lingers On:  The Life and Songs of Irving Berlin, March 21 – April 18 (no performances on April 10 or 12); "The Sunshine Boys," May 2 – May 31, (no performances May 22-24).

"The Most Ridiculous Thing You Ever Hoid," a Second Stage production and a world premiere, will be staged on June 6 at 2 p.m. and June 7 at 7 p.m..

All performances take place at The Little Firehouse Theatre at 298 Kinderkamack Road in Oradell. Parking is free for patrons at the Park Avenue municipal lot, across the street, one-half block north of the theater.

Tickets for the musicals, "The Full Monty" and "The Melody Lingers On," are $21. Tickets for the December holiday show are $13. All other Mainstage tickets are $19 on Fridays and Saturdays and $16 on Sundays. Second Stage tickets are $10. Student tickets (for students ages 25 and under) are $14.

Those interested in benefit theater parties or group sales can call 201-262-0515. Student Rush tickets will be available for $5 for students ages 25 and under with a valid ID 30 minutes prior to curtain (one ticket per ID, cash only). Student Rush tickets are not available for the December holiday show.