Let It Be: A Musical Celebration of the Beatles

October 4, 2024 — October 13, 2024

Parish Theatre

This fall, our Senior Class Reader’s Theatre will present Let It Be: A Musical Celebration of the Beatles. Set at the height of the Vietnam War, Let It Be explores the political and social unrest that divided our country from the late 60s thru the mid-70s. The show features classic hits from the Fabulous Four.

Originally conceived by Maggie Pitts
Developed for the stage by Stageworks Productions and Annerin Productions
Let It Be was originally produced by Joe Cabral, and Walnut Hill Center for the Arts
Let It Be is presented by special arrangement with Broadway Licensing Global. (www.broadwaylicensing.com)

 

  • Graham – Don Plane
  • Owen – Donna Willoughby
  • James – John Wing*
  • Olivia – Lynette Baber
  • Billy Shears – R.J. Soule
  • Jacob – Rick Moll
  • Dante – Josiah Bildner
  • Evan – Mike Artis
  • Ava – Kris Naftel
  • Bryn – Diane Foghino
  • Jack – Brian R. Bay
  • Rocco – Gary Willoughby
  • Sgt. Pepper’s Band Singers – Kathleen B. Weissert, Laurie L. Nic, Marvinetta Woodley-Penn*, Traci Glasscock
  • Ensemble – Alan Moerdyk, Brian Magnuson, Candace Williams, Dara Lyon Warner, Joni Edwards, Laura Rench*, Martha Bay, Sharalyn Davis*, Sharon Ward, Tammy Mammel*

*Civic debut

Musicians

  • Lori Hatfield – Conductor, Keyboard
  • Andy Knibloe – Drums
  • Adam Main – Guitar
  • Mark Tomlonson – Bass
  • Walker Truckey – Guitar

Crew

  • Floor Manager – Brandon Wolfgang
  • Light Board Operator – Elia Ingerham
  • A1 Operator – Robert D. Vergeson
  • Floor Crew – Kelsey Jordan, Isaac Byler
  • Follow Spot Operators – Reed Shilts, Lisa Brannan, Laura VanOrman
  • Playback Operator – Diane Vasold-Trupiano
  • Director – Mike Scorzo
  • Music Director –Lori Hatfield
  • Scenic Designer – Justin Muse
  • Costume Designer – Addie Gorden
  • Lighting Designer – Delaney McKenzie
  • Sound Designer – Jacob Myny
  • Technical Director – Phillip A. Miller
  • Properties Master – Christopher Lewis
  • Stage Manager – Stacey Jaeger
  • Properties Artisan – Jamie Chapin
  • Photographer/Graphic Designer – Deborah Mitchell
  • Videographer – Katherine Mumma
  • Production Stage Manager – Stacey Jaeger
  • Director of Volunteers – Mike Artis
  • Artistic Director – Anthony J. Hamilton
  • Executive Director – Laura M. Zervic

Performance Dates

  • Friday, October 4, 2024, at 7:30 PM
  • Saturday, October 5, 2024, at 7:30 PM (ASL Interpreted & Audio Described)
  • Sunday, October 6, 2024, at 2:00 PM
  • Friday, October 11, 2024, at 7:30 PM
  • Saturday, October 12, 2024, at 7:30 PM
  • Sunday, October 13, 2024, at 2:00 PM

Venue
Parish Theatre
405 S. Lovell St.
Kalamazoo, MI 49007

Seating
All performances in the Parish Theatre are general seating. Doors open 30 minutes prior to each performance.

Parking
Parking is located behind the Carver Center and street parking is available for free after 5:00 PM on weekdays and all day Saturday and Sunday.

The Kalamazoo Civic Theatre does not rate subject matter as sensitivities vary from person to person. If you have questions about content, age appropriateness, or other aspects of the show (ie strobe lights and other theatrical effects), please contact the box office at 269.343.1313.