PERFORMING ARTISTS REPERTORY THEATRE
announces their next production
"ALWAYS...PATSY CLINE"
ALWAYS...PATSY CLINE was conceived and written by Ted Swindley. The show centers around the story of Louise Seger, an avid fan of Miss Cline. The narrative monologue told by Louise sitting at her kitchen table begins in 1957 when Patsy appeared on the Arthur Godfrey Show. Louise hears the young Patsy sing “Walkin’ After Midnight” and comments, “That’s the way I always wanted to sing. “ The story continues until Louise hears that Patsy will be playing in her hometown and Louise gets a ringside table at the Esquire Ballroom, where Patsy sings some of her greatest hits such as “Sweet Dreams,” “Crazy,” “I Fall to Pieces,” and “Back in Baby’s Arms.”
That magical evening culminates with Louise and Patsy sitting around Louise’s kitchen table telling secrets and singing country songs. Through this intimate exchange Louise learns of Patsy’s troubled marriage and the hard knocks of her career. After Louise introduces Patsy to a disc jockey (which Louise has bothered over the years to play Patsy’s great music on the air), they say goodbye and exchange address. The play ends as Louise reads the first of many letters to her from Patsy, which is signed “Always ...Patsy Cline.” Upon learning Patsy’s tragic death, Louise simply comments “I still call the radio station, and I still ask for Patsy. And I know that she meant it every time she signed each of her letters, Always...Patsy Cline.”
“Always...Patsy Cline” is a simple heartfelt tribute that centers not so much on her biography but on how her music affected the lives of simple people, who still find Cline’s classics as fresh and heartfelt today.
Kelly Danae Wooten portrays Patsy Cline and Connie Lee plays Louise Seger. Musical Direction is by Jennifer Novak Haar and Stage Direction by Gordon Cantiello. Always...Patsy Cline is backed by a seven piece band. Tickets are now on sale. 402-706-0778. Ticket prices: $35 Regular Admission, $30 Seniors, $25 Students.
That magical evening culminates with Louise and Patsy sitting around Louise’s kitchen table telling secrets and singing country songs. Through this intimate exchange Louise learns of Patsy’s troubled marriage and the hard knocks of her career. After Louise introduces Patsy to a disc jockey (which Louise has bothered over the years to play Patsy’s great music on the air), they say goodbye and exchange address. The play ends as Louise reads the first of many letters to her from Patsy, which is signed “Always ...Patsy Cline.” Upon learning Patsy’s tragic death, Louise simply comments “I still call the radio station, and I still ask for Patsy. And I know that she meant it every time she signed each of her letters, Always...Patsy Cline.”
“Always...Patsy Cline” is a simple heartfelt tribute that centers not so much on her biography but on how her music affected the lives of simple people, who still find Cline’s classics as fresh and heartfelt today.
Kelly Danae Wooten portrays Patsy Cline and Connie Lee plays Louise Seger. Musical Direction is by Jennifer Novak Haar and Stage Direction by Gordon Cantiello. Always...Patsy Cline is backed by a seven piece band. Tickets are now on sale. 402-706-0778. Ticket prices: $35 Regular Admission, $30 Seniors, $25 Students.
Show Dates and Times:
Friday, August 3 @ 7pm
Saturday, August 4 @ 7pm
Sunday, August 5 @ 2pm
Friday, August 10 @ 7pm
Saturday, August 11 @ 7pm
Sunday, August 12 @ 2pm
Friday, August 17 @ 7pm
Saturday, August 18 @ 7pm
Sunday, August 19 @ 2pm
Friday, August 3 @ 7pm
Saturday, August 4 @ 7pm
Sunday, August 5 @ 2pm
Friday, August 10 @ 7pm
Saturday, August 11 @ 7pm
Sunday, August 12 @ 2pm
Friday, August 17 @ 7pm
Saturday, August 18 @ 7pm
Sunday, August 19 @ 2pm
Doors open 45-minutes before each performance time. Rob Lohman and friends perform a preview of his upcoming show. All seating is on a first come, first served basis. Refreshments are served before each performance and during intermission.
Many thanks to all of you who attended our Tony Bennett show. Due to its success we are considering bringing it back next season. Stayed tuned...
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