Morris Museum to Present FOREVER PLAID at Bickford Theatre, 5/1-25

Get ready to tap you toes! The Morris Museum has announced that Forever Plaid by Stuart Ross will be performed at the Bickford Theatre from May 1 through May 25, 2014.

Join us for an affectionate homage to the delightful harmonies and well choreographed moves of the 1950's. Forever Plaid is a hilarious musical centered on a quartet of young singers killed in a car crash on their way to see the Beatle's American debut on the Ed Sullivan Show. The boys, Jinx, Sparky, Francis and Smudge, return to earth to fulfill their dream to perform in their own big concert. The play showcases the hits you know and love including Three Coins in a Fountain, Moments to Remember, Perfidia, Shangrila, and Love is a Many Splendored Thing.

Written and originally directed and choreographed by Stuart Ross, the Morristown presentation is directed by Eric Hafen, Artistic Director of the Bickford Theatre. Forever Plaid is "entertaining, funny, moving with great songs" Hafen noted. "Perfect for every member of the family."

Reserved seats are $45 for the General Public, $40 for Senior Citizens and Members of the Morris Museum/Theatre Guild, $33 for Groups (10 or more), and $20 for Students (18 or under or with valid college ID). Tickets may be purchased by phone at (973) 971-3706, or in person at the Bickford Theatre Box Office. The Bickford Theatre is an integral part of the Morris Museum, located at 6 Normandy Heights Road in Morristown, NJ, and offers free parking and full accessibility. Box Office hours for phone sales are Monday through Friday, 10:00am to 5:00pm. Walk-up hours are Tuesday, through Friday, 11:00am to 5:00pm.

Cast

Daniel Vissers (Frankie) of Sparta, NJ- Bickford: I Love You You're Perfect Now Change, Mack & Mabel; National Tours: Lyle, Lyle Crocodile (TheatreWorks USA), Jesus Christ Superstar (Golden Touring Company); Regional: Surflight Theatre, Civic Theatre Under the Stars, Pioneer Theatre Company.

Robert Farruggia (Jinx) of New City, NY- Broadway: Les Miserables; Off-Broadway: Immortal Journey, Strike Up the Band; International: Fame; Regional: Bristol Riverside Theatre, The Fulton Theatre, Center Stage, Helen Hayes Performing Arts Center.

David Murgittroyd (Sparky) of Whippany, NJ- NJ Regional: Re-Vision Theatre Company; Regional: Shakespeare Theatre, Memorial Stages, TheatreWorks USA, McGinn-Cazale Theatre.

John Anker Bow (Smudge) of Hamilton Square, NJ- NJ Regional: Surflight Theatre, Ocean City Theatre Company; Regional: The Palace Theatre, Boothbay Opera House, Bucks County Playhouse, Pennsylvania Youth Theatre.