Posted: Tuesday, January 5, 2010 4:04 pm

Murfreesboro Little Theatre kicks off 2010 season with “The Great American Trailer Park Musical.”

Written by David Nehls and Betsy Kelso and directed for the stage by George W. Manus Jr., “The Great American Trailer Park Musical” is a country-rock and blues musical about the lives and loves of a trailer park community.

It’s the story of Pippi, a new tenant and runaway stripper at Armadillo Acres, Florida's most exclusive trailer park. Her arrival wreaks havoc on the unhappy marriage of the agoraphobic Jeannie and her tollbooth collector husband, Norbert.

“Don't miss this cross between Desperate Housewives and Jerry Springer,” Manus said. “You will fall out of your seats with laughter and experience the touching star crossed, white trash lovers as the comedy ensues. With toe tapping tunes this production offers a little something for everyone.”

The cast is backed by the musical accompaniment of the White Bay Freddie Band and Morris Hamby.

“The Great American Trailer Park Musical” contains adult language and situations; mature audience is recommended.

Show dates are Jan. 8-24, with performances at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturdays with 2 p.m. Sunday matinees.

All tickets are $15.

“The Great American Trailer Park Musical” will be performed at Murfreesboro Little Theatre, 702 Ewing Blvd.

Reservations can be made at 893-9825 or www.mltarts.com.