EAST WINDSOR, CT – Longmeadow resident Reva Kleppel is part of the cast of a bluegrass musical called, “The Robber Bridegroom,” which is described as a rock-a-billy fairy tale that deals with a story of mistaken identities and wacky hijinks.

The musical is presented by the Opera House Players and will take place at the Broad Brook Opera House at 107 Main St., in the neighborhood of Brood Brook in East Windsor, CT, starting Feb. 10 and running until Feb. 26. Shows on Friday and Saturday start at 8 p.m., while Sunday matinees area at 2 p.m.

Kleppel told Reminder Publications she plays a small role in the 12-member cast – the character of Goat’s Mother, which she described as an ensemble part rather than a leading role.

“It’s an interesting production,” Kleppel, who, has performed in 25 shows at the Opera House, said. “Everyone is on stage the entire time, which is unusual. The ensemble does all the set changes and becomes all the characters and becomes the trees and the sets.”

She described the musical as being full of humor and set to bluegrass scores of Broadway musical classics such as “Marriage is Riches,” “Sleepy Man,” “Prickle Pear and Lily Bud,” and “Steal with Style.”

Kleppel said the musicians featured in the production include guitarists, a fiddler, a bass player, and a banjo player.

“Usually we have a piano player that does everything – so it really rounds out [the production] and makes it very exciting,” she explained.

The Opera House interior is similar to an old barn, Kleppel said, which fits perfectly for the show.

According to information from The Opera House Players, the musical is based on Eudora Welty’s novella and Grimm’s Fairy Tales and was written by Pulitzer Prize winning author of “Driving Miss Daisy” Alfred Uhry.

“It’s one of those classic shows of mistaken identity [that’s] a fast-paced comedy, with snarky double entendres, actors in multiple roles, and melodies that you can’t get out of your head,” Kleppel said.

For more information about “The Robber Bridegroom” visit www.operahouseplayers.org.