BUDDY HOLLY STORY Plays The Ivoryton Playhouse, 7/7-8/1

With audiences around the world dancing in the aisles, this legendary production hits The Ivoryton Playhouse from July 7th - August 1, 2010. Oh Boy! Rave On! Peggy Sue, That'll Be The Day!... All smash hits of the golden days of rock ‘n' roll, when ‘doo-wops' & ‘ah hey, ah hey, heys' rang out from every Jukebox!

If you weren't born then, or were too young to be a part of this exiting period of musical history then you won't want to miss out on the electrifying party that is Buddy -The Buddy Holly Story!

Experience the ups and downs of Holly's ‘budding' musical career as he strives to fulfill his potential genius. The heart-warming tale of a small town all-American boy is told with care, detail and humor. Buddy -The Buddy Holly Story finally explodes into a celebration of youth and lust for life in a re-creation of his last concert at Clear Lake!

This immaculately staged production gives some of the nation's best musical talent the chance to perform Buddy Holly's music as it will always be remembered and always should be performed -with youth, joy and boundless enthusiasm!

Remember, there are many imitations but only one Buddy! Don't miss out... Book Early to avoid disappointment!

Directed by Playhouse Artistic Director Jacqui Hubbard and Musical Directed by John DeNicola, the cast includes Gregg Hammer* as Buddy, Bobby Schultz as The Big Bopper, Khalid Rivera* as Ritchie Valens and John Rochette*, Daniel Orion Glynn and Logan Whaley as The Crickets

Buddy - The Buddy Holly Story opens on July 7th and runs thru August 1st for 4 weeks. Performance times are Wednesday and Sunday matinees at 2pm. Evening performances are Wednesday and Thursday at 7:30pm, Friday and Saturday at 8pm. Tickets are $38 for adults, $33 for seniors, $20 for students and $15 for children and are available by calling The Playhouse box office at 860-767-7318 or by visiting our website at www.ivorytonplayhouse.org (Group rates are available by calling the box office for information.) The Playhouse is located at 103 Main Street in Ivoryton.

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