Winter Park Playhouse to Present CRAZY FOR GERSHWIN, 11/15-12/14

The Winter Park Playhouse, Central Florida's only professional musical theatre, will pay tribute to the iconic talent of George and Ira Gershwin this holiday season with the World Premiere of Crazy For Gershwin November 15 - 24 & December 5 - 14, 2013.

Performances are Friday and Saturday evenings at 7:30pm and Thursdays and Saturdays at 2:00 pm. Additional matinee performances include Sunday, November 24, December 8 at 2:00 pm and Wednesday, December 11 at 2:00 pm. A special "Third Thursday" performance is scheduled for December 5 at 7:30 pm. The preview performance is Thursday, November 14 at 7:30 pm.

Crazy For Gershwin is an original song and dance revue celebrating the lives and well-loved music of the legendary Gershwin brothers. Conceived by Artistic Director Roy Alan, narrative written by Todd Allen Long, directed by Rob Winn Anderson, choreographed by Rob Winn Anderson and Roy Alan and musically arranged and directed by Christopher Leavy, this high-energy musical will appeal to patrons of all ages.

The professional cast is a powerhouse mix of theatre veterans and newcomers, and their combined talents will breathe new life and excitement into the classic bedrock of songs. The cast includes Central Florida favorites Roy Alan, Natalie Cordone, Shawn Kilgore, Victor Souffrant and Kate Zaloumes. Kasey Sollenberger will be making her Winter Park Playhouse debut.

The Playhouse trio will accompany the cast with Christopher Leavy on piano, Ned Wilkinson on multiple instruments and Sam Forrest on percussion.

"What a hit for The Winter Park Playhouse! There is an amazing amount of talent on stage and in the orchestra. The tap dancing, the singing, the songs and music of the Gershwin's... this is not to be missed by anyone this holiday season. Bring the whole family and all your friends... Young and old will leave the theatre singing and tapping to the familiar songs that leave you smiling all the way home!" affirms Chamber of Commerce Vice President Debra Hendrickson.

Ticket prices are: $38 evenings, $35 senior citizen evenings, $28 all matinees, $25 "Third Thursday" evening, $20 industry professionals and students 25 years and under, $18 preview performance. Student rush "$10@10" offers $10 tickets for students 25 years and under, 10 minutes prior to a performance when seats are available. For tickets and more information call The Playhouse box office 407-645-0145 or visit online www.winterparkplayhouse.org. The Winter Park Playhouse is proudly associated with Actors' Equity Association and is located at 711 Orange Avenue Suite C, Winter Park FL 32789.

Pictured: Natalie Cordone, Roy Alan, Chris Leavy, Victor Souffrant, Kasey Sollenberger, Shawn Kilgore, Kate Zaloumes. Photo by Tom Marshall Photography.

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