The Circuit Presents SISTERS OF SWING: THE STORY OF THE ANDREWS SISTERS
The Andrews Sisters are coming to The Circuit Playhouse! Sisters of Swing brings to the stage the story of LaVerne, Maxene, and Patty Andrews, better known to the world as one of the first best-selling "girl groups," The Andrews Sisters. From their meteoric rise to the top to their bittersweet demise, Sisters of Swing: The Story of the Andrews Sisters explores the fascinating lives of these American icons all set to the music of some of their biggest hits like "Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy" and "Don't Sit Under the Apple Tree."
Stepping into the shoes of the Andrews Sisters are Playhouse on the Square Associate Company Members Kathryn Kilger (Mamma Mia) as Patty and Allison Fortin (Mamma Mia) as Maxine. Eileen Peterson (Miss Saigon; Legally Blonde) is oldest sister LaVerne Andrews. Joining the trio are Associate Company Members Nathan McHenry (Memphis; American Idiot) as Vic Schoen and Daniel Gonzalez (Sister Act; Mamma Mia) as Man.Sisters of Swing: The Story of the Andrews Sisters is directed by Resident Company Member Michael Detroit (Arsenic and Old Lace; A Closer Walk With Patsy Cline).
Sisters of Swing: The Story of the Andrews Sisters October 7th - October 30th at The Circuit Playhouse. The Circuit Playhouse Inc. Super Sponsor is Dr. Thomas Ratliff. Sisters of Swingis sponsored by Gene and Carol Katz and Dorothy O. Kirsch. The Pay-What-You-Can Performance is Thursday, October 13th, 2016. Pay-What-You-Can performances aresponsored by ArtsZone/AutoZone and Southland Park Gaming and Racing. The Circuit Playhouse is located at 51 S. Cooper Street. For more information or to make reservations, please call 901-726-4656 or purchase tickets online at playhouseonthesquare.org.
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