Rivertown Theaters to Open 2016 Season with SWEET CHARITY

Rivertown Theaters takes a trip down Broadway's memory lane with a revival of one of the big hits of the '60s on the Great White Way - Sweet Charity - running January 15 - 31, 2016.

Have you ever known a girl who wanted something so badly that she tried too hard to get it?
The Tony Award Winner for Best Choreography & Best Revival of a Musical, Sweet Charity is a tender and poignant, yet hilariously funny look at the adventures (or rather misadventures) of Charity Hope Valentine in the ways of love. The great Gwen Verdon starred in the original Broadway production under the direction of the legendary Bob Fosse, and the delightful Shirley MacLaine popularized the role with the 1969 film. This bright and sophisticated comedy boasts a smart book by Neil Simon, incredible dancing and wonderful music numbers, including Big Spender, Rhythm of Life, and If They Could See Me Now. Inspired by the pulses, sounds and characters of 1960's NYC, Sweet Charity entertains through the exhausting journey of finding love not only from the world, but also from within. Dream your dream!

CAST: Starring:
Charity - Shelby Mac
Oscar- Ken Goode Jr.
Nickie - Kelly Fouchi

Helene - Jessica Mixon
Herman - Louis Dudoussat
Daddy Brubeck - Jermaine Keelen

DIRECTOR: Gary Rucker - Co-artistic Director, Rivertown Theaters

PRODUCTION TEAM:

Choreographer - Caroline Cuseo
Musical Director- Alan Payne
Set Design- Eric Porter
Costume Design - Linda Fried

Show Dates and Times:

Thursday Jan. 21 at 7:30 pm - SCHOOL THEATRE GROUP NIGHT

Jan. 28 at 8:00 pm

Fridays Jan. 15, 22 & 29 at 8:00 pm

Saturdays Jan. 16, 23 & 30 at 8:00 pm

Sundays Jan. 17, 24 & 31 at 2:00 pm

Ticket prices: $40.00 Adults; $38.00 Seniors 65+;

$36.00 Students/Active Military

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

Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts is located at 325 Minor St. in the heart of Kenner's historic Rivertown district. Plenty of free parking is available on the streets around the theater.