Colonial Players' latest production, “Boeing-Boeing,” is an inspired nostalgic farce sure to chase away winter doldrums, transporting audiences to 1960, as a Paris-based American bachelor welcomes his three fiancees to his apartment, each unaware of the others' existence.

First staged in Paris in 1960, Marc Camoletti's romantic comedy became the French playwright's greatest stage success. Translated for English-speaking audiences by Beverly Cross, the show also enjoyed a long successful London run, although it made little splash on Broadway until 2008, when “Boeing-Boeing” was awarded the Tony for best revival.

Subsequently, the show became so popular in regional and community theaters that it now is the most widely produced French play of all time.

Camoletti's plot revolves around the romantic life of Bernard, whose three airline stewardess fiancees — American Gloria, Italian Gabriella and German Gretchen — spend frequent layovers at his apartment without ever encountering one another.

Bernard is sharp at keeping precise timetables, but faster aircraft create problems, resulting in unexpected schedule changes that land all three loves at his apartment the same day. As his schedule grows more challenging, self-assured Bernard loses his cool and is reduced to a quivering distraught prey, fearing a committed relationship.

To help prevent each fiancee from discovering the others, Bernard enlists the help of his friend Robert, who arrives in time to be Bernard's “student” and sidekick. Rounding out the cast is outspoken French maid and cook Berthe, who must ready the apartment for the expected international stewardesses — and accommodate tastes that run from osso buco for Gabriella to sauerkraut for Gretchen.

Colonial Players' production is directed by Scott Nichols, who successfully exploits the high-energy blend of mistaken identity, frequent door-slamming and lusty gender games. Nichols' direction encourages smart pairing of actors for maximum effect.

Costume designer Christina McAlpine brings enhancing authenticity to the actors' portrayals. Her meticulous tailoring of the flight attendants' 1960s uniforms adds pizazz, with distinctive colors ranging from pale aqua to heavenly blue to navy. Stewardesses have fetching leisure wear to accent their styles, while McAlpine's costumes for Berthe include a matronly floral patterned housedress topped with drab apron.

Several members of Nichols' six-member cast are making their Colonial Players debuts, adding fresh excitement in the production.

Cast as Bernard, Brandon Bentley takes on his biggest role to date. He rises to the challenge here, portraying a transformative character and comically moving from confident bachelor living his dream to cornered womanizer fearing capture by an ever-loving fiancee.

As his bumpkin friend Robert, Colin Hood makes a debut, signaling the start of a potentially stellar career, most notable in his adroit sense of timing. Robert comes to accept what he initially deplores, welcoming amorous adventures with Bernard's fiancees.

Initially naive, Robert becomes a fully motivated student of attentive TWA and Lufthansa teachers. And as his friend Bernard retreats from lusty romps, Robert enters that unknown realm — and hilarity abounds.

Gabriella is fully realized by Sarah Wade, who assumes the role as naturally as she wears her aqua-hued Alitalia uniform. Wade subtly communicates Gabriella's warm affection for Bernard, along with determination to discover his version of truth.

Credibly Italian in her rhythmic lilt, Wade invests Gabriella with notable brio and convincing Latin passion — along with formidable strength when confronting Bernard about his puzzling living arrangements.

In her Colonial Players debut, Debra Kidwell delivers a winning portrayal of TWA stewardess Gloria, a spunky American who is a combination of strong pragmatic woman and an adventurous romantic. Gloria knows what she wants and seizes it.

Another memorable debut is Rebecca Gift Walter as lusty, intense Lufthansa stewardess Gretchen, a fierce defender of German cuisine and culture. Displaying an aptitude for physical comedy, Gift Walter is hilarious in scenes with the maid Berthe — together their contorting into pretzel-like anatomical configurations rates highest marks among major comic moments.

Stealing every scene she graces is Cece McGee-Newbrough as Berthe. She is not among the trio of jet-setters, but nevertheless adds loft to the production.

“Boeing-Boeing” continues Thursday through Sunday through March 12 at Colonial Players Theater, 108 East St., Annapolis. For tickets, call the box office at 410-268-7373.