- Synopsis
- Cast & Crew
- Production Team
- Show Dates & Info
TYPE OF SHOW
Celebrate the life, and music of a rock n roll legend as we open our 75th season with Buddy, the Buddy Holly Story. From his humble beginnings in Lubbock, Texas to his final concert in Clear Lake, Iowa Buddy s life, and spectacular career are recreated in this high-energy musical extravaganza. Only 22 when he was tragically killed in a plane crash, Buddy Holly left behind a legacy, which influenced a generation of rock n’ roll musicians. Turn back the clock as we relive Buddy’s final concert. Featuring his greatest hits That’ll Be The Day, Peggy Sue, and Oh Boy! along with the Big Bopper’s Chantilly Lace and Ritchie Valens’ La Bamba this dazzling musical celebration will have you rocking and bopping in the aisles. Book by Alan Jones Music and Lyrics by various artists
“BUDDY IS A BLAST!”
– WNBC-TV, New York
CAST
Norman Petty – CHRIS LAURENCE ANDREWS
Ensemble – RYAN ANDREWS
Apollo Singer – ALTAMIECE’ CAROLYN BALLARD
Jack Daw – LUCAS CAMPBELL
Ensemble – ANNA FRICANO
Ritchie Valens – RUDY GAUNA
Vi Petty – NICOLE HORTON
Maria Elena – ANNALAURA ARTZ-IFFLAND
Apollo Performer – JOERON JACKSON-STREETER
The Big Bopper – MARK JOHNSON
Ensemble – JOSH KING
Decca Producer/MC at Clear Lake – ATIS KLEINBERGS
Joe B. Mauldin – GREG LAUX
Ensemble – JENNIFER B. LINDSAY
Ensemble – PEDRO CLARE MARTINEZ
Buddy Holly – NATE MELVIN
Apollo Singer – JENNIFER MARIE NORMAN
Ensemble – KATIE PARKER
Ensemble – BOB SCHELLENBERG
Hipockets Duncan – DAVID SENECAL
Jerry Allison – KEN SPRINGER
Ensemble – KATHERINE WALKER
Maria’s Aunt – SARAH E. JEVERT
CREW
Assistant Stage Manager – SCOTT D. SZUREK
PRODUCTION TEAM
Director – MYCHELLE HOPKINS
Musical Director – MARIE KERSTETTER
Choreographer – MYCHELLE HOPKINS
Scenic Designer – DAVID KYHN
Costume Designer – BARBARA B. STONE
Hair/Make-up Designer – LEE BEHYMER
Lighting & SFX Designer – DARYL CALLAN
Sound Designer – MATT ROON
Properties Designer – KATHLEEN CHADWICK
Technical Director – PHILLIP A. MILLER
Stage Manager – MIKE ARTIS
Production Manager – KRISTEN CHESAK
PERFORMANCE DATES
September 19 – October 4, 2003