ABE & HIS COCONUTS

MET Artistic Director L. Flint Esquerra helms a script by Benjamin Benedict. Michael Butler, whose credits include “Pope Joan,” the MET Theatre production of “Hair” and the original Broadway production of “Hair,” produces Benedict’s new comedy.

**King Abe Mohammad is the deposed ruler of a Middle Eastern kingdom. One reason his foes are so angry with him is the fact of his unusual heritage: His late father was an Arab monarch, his mother an Israeli Jew. International politics also enters into things, which means it’s about money: He’s one of the richest men in the world, a billionaire.

A beautiful real estate agent finds him a haven in Hawaii. There he will be attended by a harem/staff of beautiful women and an imposing Arab bodyguard. The joint, however, is apparently haunted . . . a ghost story of sorts that lands at the MET Theatre just in time for “Halloween.” There’s plenty of laughs, intrigue, romance and plenty of sex appeal in this comedy about a royal guy with the biggest dreams in the world.**

The MET Theatre, 1089 N. Oxford Ave., Hollywood, CA 90029.

Previews Oct. 21-23, 27-29. Opens Friday, October 30, 2009 at 8 p.m., Runs through December 13,
Dark Thanksgiving Weekend, Nov. 27-29.
Regular show times: Fri. & Sat. at 8, Sun. at 3.

ADMISSION: $20. RESERVATIONS: (323) 960-4443. ONLINE TICKETING: www.Plays411.com WEBSITE: www.theMETtheatre.com