April 2 , 2008

MusicalFare Theatre Announces Its 2008-2009

Season of Musicals & Its Summer Production

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2008-2009 Season of Musicals

Now entering its 19th season, MusicalFare Theatre’s 2008-2009 subscription season consists of two regional premiere musicals, two world premiere musicals and a classic musical-play, continuing the exciting legacy of MusicalFare Theatre, where the very best and unique musical theatre is created and produced. MusicalFare’s 2008-2009 season offers a diverse and entertaining line-up of must-see musical theatre. 

Sept. 10– Oct. 12

The regional premiere of a musical celebration of the legendary singer/songwriter Buddy Holly, who shot to stardom in 1957.  BUDDY has been performed all over the world and has been seen by 20 million people since it opened in 1990.  Featuring such classic songs as “That’ll Be the Day,” “Peggy Sue,” La Bamba” and “Chantilly Lace, ” BUDDY is a unique mixture of innocence, determination, humor, and charm that was Buddy Holly and has been hailed as The World’s Most Successful Rock ‘n’ Roll Musical!    

Nov. 5 – Dec. 7

Lucille Ball is from Jamestown, New York, while Peggy Lee is from Jamestown, North Dakota.  Lucille Ball’s journey went from being a Ziegfeld Follies girl in the early 1940s to a contract player in MGM movies for nearly 20 years before she became the iconic and comedic redhead we know her as today.  Peggy Lee’s career spanned over 50 years as a singer, actress and songwriter.  She had 78 songs on the Billboard 100 including “Fever,” “I’ve Got You Under My Skin,” “Mr. Wonderful,” and “Big Spender.”  A world premiere production from the director/choreographer and co-author of ZOOMA ZOOMA.

Jan. 7 – Feb. 8

2 PIANOS 4 HANDS is the riotous tale of two boys sharing the same goal: concert pianist stardom.  Two actors, two grand pianos, and many, many comic characters grace the stage as fifteen years of learning the art of piano playing unfolds.  With music from classical to pop to jazz, 2 PIANOS 4 HANDS features a show of piano wizardry from Beethoven to Jerry Lee Lewis. 

March 4 – April 5   

The second production in a planned three year Stephen Sondheim retrospective, SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE is a regional premiere and the follow-up to MusicalFare’s critically praised production of SWEENEY TODD.  One of the most acclaimed musicals of our time, this moving study of the enigmatic painter Georges Seurat won a Pulitzer Prize and features some of Sondheim’s most beautiful and stirring music.  A theatrical event not to be missed

April 22– May 24

Cardinal Synne High School is hosting a special reunion concert featuring The Bada Bings, a male singing group that hasn’t performed together in over 20 years.  A world premiere side-splitting musical comedy in the style of NUNSENSE and FOREVER PLAID, BADA BING! BADA BOOM! features great Italian music made famous by Dean Martin, Perry Como, Jerry Vale, Louis Prima and others.

Summer Production

MID-LIFE: THE CRISIS MUSICAL

July 16 - August 9, 2008

A regional premiere wacky musical that takes a comic look at the “age old” conditions and situations faced in MID-LIFE! From reading glasses and mammograms to weekend warriors and proctology exams - all are lampooned with a Saturday Night Live non-sensibility! Everyone will relate to this hilarious, and at times, touching musical about the curiosities and inevitabilities of middle-age. If you bought some Gingko-Biloba, but can’t remember where you put it - then you’re ready for MID-LIFE!

(Note: The Summer Production is not a part of the Subscription Season.)

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