Sammy Davis Jr. and Dickens Shows Play in Rep for the Holidays at Performance Network

The start of the holiday season is here, and with it comes Performance Network Theatre's tandem productions that run in repertory November through December. Beginning the festivities is the Michigan premiere of WHY NOT ME? A SAMMY DAVIS JR. STORY written by Tim Rhoze running tonight, November 24­ - December 19, 2015. Continuing the season is the world premiere of DICKENS: AN A CAPELLA CAROL by Charles Dickens running November 27­ - December 20, 2015.

Performances for both plays vary Tuesday through Sunday each week. Tickets range in price from $25 to $44 and may be purchased online at www.pntheatre.org or by calling the box office at 734-­663­-0681. This activity is supported in part by an award from the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs and the National Endowment for the Arts.

"After the success of last season's repertory schedule for the holidays, we are thrilled to find two equally attractive shows for this year," said John Manfredi, executive director. "Sammy is the Michigan premiere of a hit show from Chicago and Dickensis a world premiere of a holiday classic created right here by the Network. Although not musicals, both plays are filled with music and have something for everyone. It's going to be a great holiday season here at the Network."

Straight from its critically acclaimed sold­out run in Chicago, WHY NOT ME? A SAMMY DAVIS JR. STORY reveals the man inside the entertainer who became known as "Mr. Wonderful," the Greatest Entertainer of his time. The play is set in 1989 shortly before his death. Mr. Davis, played by Sean Blake, reflects on the tragic car accident that took his eye, and other milestones in his life from the highest highs to the lowest lows and a few things hanging out in between. Not to be missed, WHY NOT ME? A SAMMY DAVIS JR. STORYwill entertain and move you through the full spectrum of emotions.

In DICKENS: AN A CAPELLA CAROL, a mysterious storyteller accompanied only by a quartet of holiday carolers creates a highly entertaining and theatrical telling of the classic story A Christmas Carol for the entire family. Charles Dickens' timeless tale of hope and redemption comes to life in this enchanting production filled with jubilant musical numbers, plenty of "Bah Humbugs" and Scrooge's joyful transformation. Join in the holiday spirit as carolers perform classic songs of the season before and after each performance.

Performances for both plays vary Tuesday through Sunday each week. Tickets range in price from $25 to $44 and may be purchased online at www.pntheatre.org or by calling the box office at 734-­663-­0681. This activity is supported in part by an award from the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs and the National Endowment for the Arts. Performance Network Theatre is located at 120 E. Huron St, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104.