YANK! Opens Tonight at Manatee Performing Arts Center
Yank! tells the story of Stu, a Midwestern kid who gets drafted for World War II in 1943, and becomes a reporter for Yank Magazine, the journal 'for the servicemen, by the servicemen.' Yank! has a score that pays homage to the 1940s and explores what it means to be a man, and what it is to fall in love and struggle. Intelligent and impassioned, suffused with songs in swing, big band and boogie-woogie styles, the show explores the stories that don't get told in wartime, and how WWII became a great catalyst in bringing gay men and women together.
Yank! features music by Joseph Zellnik with book and lyrics by David Zellnik, directed by Kenn C Rapczynski, featuring music direction by Michelle Neal and choreography by Brian Finnerty. Set design is by Ralph Nurmela, costume design by Georgina Willmott, and lighting design by Patrick Bedell.Yank! originated as a part of the 2005 New York Musical Theatre Festival, later seen Off-Broadway in 2010, and will be making its regional debut with upcoming run at Manatee Performing Arts Center.
Featuring: Brian Craft as Stu, Katie Eichler as Louise/Radio Singer, Billy Masuck as Mitch, Brian Finnerty as Artie/Scarlett, Dave Addis as Czechowski, Chris Hines as Tennessee, Phillip Morehouse as Cohen/Speedy/Drew, Jay Poppe as Sarge/India/Ensemble, Brian Strubbe as Melanie/Sergeant/ Ensemble, Joseph Rebella as Rotelli and Joshua Roberson as Professor. In collaboration with Equality Florida, the musical is a part of the Manatee Performing Arts Center's series Action through Acting. The program was designed to build community awareness and provide socially relevant issues a voice through live theatrical presentations. The musical is co-produced by Ron Lennon and Randy Rentfro.All performances will be held at Manatee Performing Arts Center in the Bradenton Kiwanis Theater.
502 3rd Avenue W, Bradenton, FL, 34205
YANK - THE MUSICAL
February 18 - March 6, 2016
Thursday: 7:30pm Friday - Saturday: 8:00pm Sunday: 2:00pm
Manatee Performing Arts Center
502 3rd Avenue W
Bradenton, Florida 34205
http://www.manateeperformingartscenter.com/
Photo by: Janet PoelsmaPictured: Davis Addis, Billy Masuck, Brian Craft and Chris Hines
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