Ricky Graham's Hilarious New Musical Opens Friday, Nov. 2 On Rivertown Theaters' MainStage

Ricky Graham, every New Orleanians' favorite funny man, has come up with his own, unique way to pay tribute to the city he loves with "Gone Pecans," a musical & comedic celebration of the New Orleans Tricentennial!

Ya gotta be nuts to live in New Orleans, and here's the historical proof! Celebrate 300 nutty years of New Orleans with the creators of Ditzyland, Steel Poinsettias, and Hello Dawlin'! This original and locally penned Main Stage musical by Ricky Graham, Sean Patterson, Varla Jean Merman and Jefferson Turner, with a cast of five and a swinging band, as they enact their comic alternative facts about the City That Care Forgot. Surprise local celebrities round out the cast each night with a special variety show throwback. Come celebrate New Orleans the best way we know how - with laughter and music!

CAST:

• Ricky Graham
• Varla Jean Merman
• Jefferson Turner
• Mandy Zirkenbach
• Deiveon Martinson
• Rebeckah Gordon-Kirk
• Surprise local celebrity (changes each night)!

CREATIVE TEAM:

• Director - Ricky Graham
• Written by - Ricky Graham, Sean Patterson, Jeff Roberson, Jefferson Turner, and Mandy Zirkenbach
• Choreographer- Clayton Shelvin
• Music - Composed and Conducted by Jefferson Turner
• Costume Designer - Cecile Casey Covert

INDIVIDUAL TICKET PRICES: $45.68 - Adults, $43.50- Seniors, $41.31 - Students (includes taxes & fees)

BOX OFFICE HOURS: Tuesday - Friday from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. and one hour prior to each performance

Corporate and Individual sponsorships, season tickets, group and military discounts are available as well. To purchase, please call the Box Office: (504) 461-9475 or (504) 468-7221 or visit www.RivertownTheaters.com

** PREVIEW PERFORMANCE PRIOR TO OPENING NIGHT IS AVAILABLE FOR GROUPS AND FUNDRAISERS AT DISCOUNTED TICKET PRICES. Contact Jacquelyn in the Box Office - (504) 461-9475