The Waterfront Playhouse continues its 75th season by presenting a staged concert version of the Broadway musical “She Loves Me.” This Tony Award-winning musical will have a cast of 12 singer/actors with an orchestra of 10

conducted by Vincent Zito.

Directed by Danny Weathers, the show runs at 8 o’clock only five nights, Jan. 20-25.

“She Loves Me” is the romantic tale of two co-workers who loathe each other n their workplace, but are carrying on a passionate romance as anonymous pen pals. The show is filled with beautiful melodies, but rather than interrupting he plot, the songs play an integral part in plot and character development. New York Magazine’s critic, John Simon, enthused, “The creators of ‘She Loves Me’ have fashioned the perfect intimate musical. Perfect? Yes, damn it, perfect.

The cast is both imported and local. Laura Shofner Smith returns to Key West to create the love-struck Amalia. Playing opposite her will be David Perlman, who was seen last season in “A Dog Story.”

Playing the second couple will be Kristen Michelle and Bruce Moore. Dean Walters plays the gruff but lovable owner of the shop, J.B. McLendon portrays one of the shopkeepers who will do anything to keep his job, and Christopher Tanner plays the young and ambitious delivery boy. David Black, Susan Butler, Mary Falconer, Vicki Roush and Weathers round out the cast.

The onstage musicians include Lawrence Abromowitz, Dianne Carter, James Carter, Joe Dallas, Donna DeForrest, Nancy Hoffman, Roberta Jacyshin, Mark Rose and Max Zemanovic.

Michael Boyer will design the concert stage and set pieces. David Bird will design the lighting, with Leigh Hooten designing costumes and Carmen Rodriguez as props mistress. Andy McLendon acts as stage manager.

Tickets for opening night are $50, which includes an after party sponsored by Fred and Linda Greenberg. Tickets for other performances are $40. Call 305-294-5015.