Forever Plaid Comes to Barter Theatre Starting August 14
By: Robert Diamond
Experience the beautiful four part harmonies of the "Plaids" in Forever Plaid as this witty musical extravaganza comes to Barter Theatre beginning August 14, 2009.
Join Jinx, Sparky, Francis and Smudge in this musical comedy that centers on four young, eager male singers killed in a car crash on the way to their first major concert. Now miraculously revived, the singers finally get a chance to fulfill their biggest dreams and perform the show that never was.Forever Plaid showcases the upbeat music that was made popular in the 1950s by artists and groups such as Perry Como, Eddie Fisher, The Four Lads and The Ames Brothers and includes such hits as "Catch A Falling Star," "Sixteen Tons," "Crazy 'Bout Ya Baby" and "Love Is a Many Splendored Thing." This hilarious production is fun for the entire family.Written and originally directed and choreographed by Stuart Ross, Forever Plaid is directed by Robert Randle, who has been the Associate Director for Ross on many productions around the world, including the holiday hit and sequel Plaid Tidings. "When most of us think of the 1950s, we think of Rock n' Roll, greasers, hot rods, Elvis, Annette, Fabian, D.A. haircuts and teenage rebellion. But there was a 'flipside' to this era - the side of harmony, innocence and the sincerity of dreams. It was a time when every family worked hard to fulfill the American dream."What: Forever Plaid
When: August 14 - September 13
Where: Barter Theatre in historic downtown Abingdon, Va.
How Much: Adult tickets are $29, $32, $36. Children tickets are $17. Group rates are available, as well as discounts for students and seniors.
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