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Always...Patsy Cline Opens at Pythian Theater

Pythian Theate announces its spring production Always…Patsy Cline. The musical is about the too-brief life of one of country music’s brightest stars as told through the eyes of a woman who befriended Patsy. A long-term letter-writing relationship took place between the two and this is the story of that friendship. All of Patsy’s hits will be in the show, including such standards as Honky Tonk Merry Go Round, Walkin After Midnight, Your Cheatin’ Heart, Stupid Cupid, You Belong To Me and, of course, Crazy, just to name a few of the many hits you will hear. The show will star Redmond’s own Sheri Neff as Patsy Cline and Bend’s Meridyth Rant as her friend, Louise. Featured in the show will be the The Bodacious Bobcats Band featuring Jon Haverly on lead guitar, Lee Barker on bass guitar, Scott Benedict on drums, Nancy Milliron on piano and Jo Booser on fiddle.

CTC Presents Urinetown

Cascades Theatrical Company (CTC) announces the opening of Urinetown The Musical by Greg Kotis and Mark Hollman. The show is directed by Brad Hills with choreography by Sarah Hall. The cast includes: Frank Arnold, Michael Coffman, Jenn Copsey, Rodney Dahl, Parker Daines, Kit Foreman, Meagan Hall, Briana Hinchliffe, Michael House, Susan Inman, Rick Johnson, Tara Johnson, Mary Kilpatrick, Paul Koelling, Stephanie Lalley, Dan Leifer, Lilli Ann Linford- Foreman, Jennifer Matthey, Rickey Minder, Julia Rahm, Jimena Romero, Linda Romero, Brad Ruder, Marzell Sampson, Evan Smith, Jake Thompson and Dale Thoreen. The crew includes: Shawn Akacich, Rena Bennett-Dellwo, Kymberli Colbourne, Tina Harris, Doug Hildebrand, Briana Hinchliffe, Rick Johnson, Lilli Ann Linford-Foreman, Rickey Minder, Jim Ricks-White, Linda Romero, Lori Sampson, Evan Smith and Monica Torrey. Urinetown The Musical is a hilarious tale of greed, corruption, love and revolution in a time when water is worth its weight in gold. In a Gotham-like city, a terrible water shortage, caused by a 20-year drought, has led to a government-enforced ban on private toilets. The citizens must use public amenities, regulated by a single malevolent company that profits by charging admission for one of humanity’s most basic needs. Amid the people, a hero decides he’s had enough and plans a revolution to lead them all to freedom.

Sweet Charity at 2nd Street Theater

2nd Street Theater will produce the five time Tony Award winning musical Sweet Charity, book by Neil Simon, music by Cy Coleman, lyrics by Dorothy Fields. Charity Hope Valentine is a dance hall girl with a heart of gold.  She just wants to be loved but keeps falling for the wrong guy.  This classic musical comedy features such hit songs as Big Spender and If My Friends Could See Me Now.  Sweet Charity is directed by Erik Doyle and features Vanessa Farnsworth as Charity.  The large cast also includes Meredith Arnoldt, Laura Lee Callan, Brenda Courtwright, Kari Doyle, Kayla George, George Honnell, Kym Issacs, Anna Johnson, Brad Knowles, Melanie Mahoney, Marc Mason, Jolie Miller, Alyssa Morrow, Michelle Torsen, Chyanne Wall, Helen Watts, Laura Wegner, Nathan Wegner and Lori White, choreography by Holly Cambern and music direction by Jan Woodward.

Innovation Theatre Works Inaugural Gala Announced

Central Oregon’s new, professional theatre company has announced it will host an inaugural benefit gala, “Songs For A New Theatre,” at the Tower Theatre, 7pm, Friday, May 16. Producing Artistic Director Chris Rennolds and Executive Artistic Director Brad Hills have assembled a company of five Broadway veteran actors/singers to perform a concert of some of Broadway’s favorite songs from shows such as as Wicked, Les Miserables, Jekyll and Hyde, Chicago, Follies and Ain’t Misbehavin’.

Television, stage and screen star Gregory Harrison will host the evening and perform as well. Best known to national audiences from the hit TV Series Trapper John, MD, Harrison has a strong and diverse career in live theatre, having recently toured nationally in the musical Chicago. Harrison now lives in Oregon and said he is pleased to support Innovation Theatre Works.

Included in the performer line-up is Cindy Benson, who appeared in the original Broadway productions of Cats and Les Miserables. Cindy also appears regularly in regional professional theatre. Anthony Manough appeared on Broadway in Disney’s Lion King and in Broadway’s Jesus Christ Superstar.

His performances in Las Vegas in We Will Rock You and regional theatres across the nation make him a busy, working actor. Kevin Odekirk astounds audiences with his vocal brilliance, has been seen in Broadway’s Les Miserables and will appear in the upcoming Broadway premiere of Christina, written by the team that created Mama Mia!. Jayme Lake appeared as Chelsea Clinton in the world premiere of Hillary Agonistes, a winner at the recent New York Theatre Fringe Festival.

The gala will be followed by a champagne and dessert reception and will also feature silent and live auctions of exciting and unique packages, including one-of-a-kind Hollywood items. Tickets for this special event are $75 and limited VIP Seating tickets are $100. Proceeds will support the company’s first season of plays and educational programs. Tickets are available at the Tower Theatre Box Office, online at www.towertheatre.org or by calling 541/317-0700. Information: www.innovationtw.org.