MONMOUTH — For 2016, the Theater at Monmouth will unleash patrons’ inner Francophile with its Vive la France season. An unproven king, a swordsman with an astonishing nose, four pairs of lovers running amuck, and two meddling fathers with wayward children are all part of TAM’s 47th season featuring plays that simmer, sizzle and surprise.

The 2016 summer repertory includes Shakespeare’s “Love’s Labour’s Lost,” directed by Dawn McAndrews, and “Henry V,” directed by Joseph Discher; Jo Roets’ adaptation of “Cyrano,” directed by Tess Van Horn; Pierre Beaumarchais’ “The Barber of Seville,” directed by Matthew Arbour; and Tony Kushner’s adaptation of Corneille’s “The Illusion,” directed by Davis Robinson.

Opening July 2, the Family Show is an adaptation of the classic fairy tale “Puss in Boots,” directed by Stacey Mancine Koloski. For Fall Play, opening Sept. 15, TAM presents Marc Camoletti’s “Boeing, Boeing,” directed by Dawn McAndrews.

Performances take place in Cumston Hall, a 250-seat Victorian opera house designed by Harry Cochrane.

The repertory schedule:

“Cyrano,” from June 25 through Aug. 19.

“Love’s Labour’s Lost,” July 7 through Aug. 20.

“The Barber of Seville,” July 14 through Aug. 21.

“Henry V,” July 21 through Aug. 20.

“The Illusion,” July 28 through Aug. 19.

The Family Show, “Puss in Boots,” runs throughout the season including weekday and weekend performances, July 2 through Aug. 18.

The Fall Play, “Boeing, Boeing,” a classic French farce, runs Sept. 15-25.

Special events will inclulde the 17th Annual Black Fly Follies, 7:30 p.m., July 2. Theater at Monmouth’s annual variety show returns featuring the talents of our summer company. The 17th Annual Variety show will feature French-inspired feats while introducing audiences to the artists and plays of the 2016 season.

A TAM subscription offers savings and exclusive benefits, such as priority seating and ticket exchanges. Gold, Flex, General, or Senior Passes are available for purchase. Single tickets for the Summer Repertory and Fall Play are $32 for adults, $28 for senior citizens, and $20 for students (18 and under). Puss in Boots tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for children.

Opening nights are Educator Nights. Educators receive 20 percent off tickets with a photo ID at the Box Office.

Under 30 Rush Tickets: For patrons under 30, twenty $10 Rush Tickets are available at each performance in the season. Contact the Box Office, either by emailing [email protected] or calling 207-933-999 the morning of the performance. Tickets will be released to the first 20 people on the list 10 minutes before curtain.

To reserve single tickets, subscriptions, or arrange group sales, go to: www.theateratmonmouth.org or call the box office: 207-933-9999.