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Buddy Holly Rocks The Ivoryton Playouse Through 8/1

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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! Gregg Hammer is the man behind the glasses and plays Buddy with all of his youthful determination and amazing creative genius; Khaalid Rivera is an electrifying Ritchie Valens - guaranteed to shock the ladies! - and Bobby Schultz is the lovable, larger than life Big Bopper.

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

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.

Theater Fans' Choice Awards
2026 Theater Fans' Choice Awards - Live Stats
Best Sound Design - Top 3
1. Adam Fisher - The Lost Boys
38.8% of votes
2. Tony Gayle - Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York)
12.6% of votes
3. Kai Harada - Ragtime
7.2% of votes

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