The Ogunquit Playhouse Announces Cupo, Mannix, Price & More Celebrity Guets In SINGIN' IN THE RAIN

The Ogunquit Playhouse is thrilled to announce upcoming celebrity appearances in Singin' in the Rain, by well know television and radio personalities. Making their "splash" on The Playhouse stage during the current smash hit musical, Singin' in the Rain, are Joe Cupo and Kevin Mannix of WCSH News Center 6 in Portland, Maine and Boston's WCVB-TV Channel 5 Anchor, Randy Price. Also, looking forward to getting their feet wet on stage are radio hosts Mike Pomp of WTSN and Jeff Paradis of 98.7 the Bay.

Who better to be seen with Don Lockwood (Joey Sorge) in the all-singing-, all-dancing, all-splashing Sining' in the Rain sequence than meteorologists Joe Cupo and weather forecaster Kevin Mannix? The iconic rain scene brings real rain showering down on the Ogunquit stage for the beloved dance number. Both weathermen thought it would be fun to take part in a "controlled" weather experience for a change! Kevin Mannix will appear on Wednesday, September 2nd, during the 2:30 matinee and Joe Cupo will make his stage appearance Saturday, September 5th, during the evening performance

Also appearing as part of the Ogunquit Playhouse Celebrity Splash will be broadcast veteran and news director, Mike Pomp of the WTSN Morning Information Center and host of the awarding winning Open Mike talk show heard weekday mornings at 11. Mike will hit the stage in Singin' in the Rain on Thursday evening, September 6th. Jeff Paradis, host of 98.7 the Bay soft rock Seacoast in the Morning will make his Ogunquit Playhouse stage debut during the evening performance on Friday, September 4th.

Sunday, Sept 6th at the 7PM performance, Boston's WCVB-TV Channel 5 Anchor, Randy Price, will join the fun and appear live on a stage in special guest spot during the rain sequence and other scenes. In his 20 plus years on Boston television, Price has won numerous awards, including a national Edward R. Murrow Award for best newscast, the broadcast industry's highest honor. He is also well-known in New England's civic and philanthropic communities, regularly volunteering his time to raise funds and awareness for a variety of causes.

The Playhouse is honored to have such noted personalities join us for a guest appearance in the show that critics are calling, "Joyful," "Dazzlingly Brilliant," "Splendid," and "Exhilarating!"

Singin' in the Rain is the biggest show to ever appear on the Ogunquit Playhouse stage in its 77 year history! Based on the joyous MGM film, it is touted by many as the best musical ever written; it runs through September 12th.

The season comes to a close when Elvis Presley's hits roar to life on The Playhouse stage in the new Broadway musical comedy All Shook Up, starring Sally Struthers. All Shook Up is guaranteed to knock your socks off! This mad-cap musical comedy, playing September 16th through October 11th, overflows with rock ‘n roll, gospel, romance and mistaken identities. All Shook Up is a story about a small town girl with big dreams and the motorcycle-riding roustabout she falls for. Among the many hits that will have you jumping out of your blue suede shoes are, "Love Me Tender," "Heartbreak Hotel," "Hound Dog," and "It's Now or Never." The King lives at The Playhouse this fall - shake, rattle or roll your way to the show that can't be missed!

The Ogunquit Playhouse is America's Foremost Summer Theatre, producing the finest Broadway musicals each season, with performances Tuesday through Sunday, from Memorial Day to Columbus Day Weekends. Main Stage ticket prices range from $41-$60 per show. For a complete list of show times, pricing and more information about the season, visit our website www.ogunquitplayhouse.org. Tickets on-line or through the box office at 207-646-5511.