“Born Yesterday” at Sketch Club Players

This world famous 1940's comedy tells the story of the vulgar junkman, Harry Brock, who comes to Washington to make crooked deals with government big-wigs. He brings with him the charming but dumb ex-chorus girl Billie, whose lack of social graces embarrasses even Harry. Billie is soon smitten by an idealistic journalist named Paul who becomes Billie's mentor and Harry's nemesis. A delightful comedy with a strong social message, "Born Yesterday" enjoyed one of the longest runs in Broadway history.