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THE ROAR OF THE BUTTERFLY Plays Celebration Theatre, 8/17-20

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The Roar of the Butterfly is a one-woman play with original music starring Spider Saloff. The book, music, and lyrics are also by Spider Saloff. Based on a true story, this musical comedy is a tour de force with characters everyone will fall in love with.

In the tradition of Lilly Tomlin and Tracey Ullman, gender-bending Saloff portrays eight different characters in this hysterical and moving new show. The roles include a sharp-tonguEd Scottish waitress, a faded stage star, a hair dresser from South Philly and even a bearded poet. The scene of the show revolves around a memorial service for Butterfly, an Asian drag queen who has been a colorful and inspirational character in the lives of the attendees-an unlikely and diverse group, all of whom are portrayed by Spider.

The Roar of the Butterfly is a comedy with a message and contains poignant moments touching on subjects of diversity, human loss and dysfunctional relationships. Essentially, The Roar of the Butterfly is about how one unusual person's life affects so many others. The Roar of the Butterflywill prove to be an unforgettable and toe-tapping good time. This show is not suggested for children under 13 years old without an adult. 


http://www.spiderjazz.com/


PERFORMANCES
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 17 - 8pm

THURSDAY, AUGUST 18 - 8pm

FRIDAY, AUGUST 19 - 8pm

SATURDAY AUGUST 20 - 8pm

 

Theater Fans' Choice Awards
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Best Featured Performer in a Play - Top 3
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7.8% of votes
2. Alden Ehrenreich - Becky Shaw
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3. June Squibb - Marjorie Prime
5.2% of votes

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