Runaway With Me, You Beauty

Ever wonder what Pleiades are? Nymphs of course, daughters of God’s strong man, Atlas, and mama nymph, Pleione. Beginning this weekend, and running until July 17, they’ll be helping everyone get in touch with their inner rock goddess at the new musical, Runaway Beauty Queen or The Lost Pleiad, at the Vineyard Playhouse on 24 Church street in Vineyard Haven.

Music, lyrics, and book are by Rhonda Coullet who, in addition to being featured on numerous National Lampoon comedy albums, sang backup with Cher on Meatloaf’s album, Dead Ringer. She also went to 11, performing with Spinal Tap on Saturday Night Live.

The show is directed by Randal Myler, with musical direction by Paul Jacobs.

Tonight is the final preview; opening night is on Saturday, July 3. Showtimes are Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 7 p.m., and Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. Cost is $30, or $25 with senior discount. For tickets and details call 508-696-6300 or visit vineyardplayhouse.org.

No word yet on which Pleiad is lost, but the lucky finder gets to keep her.