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The Victoria Playhouse Petrolia unveils its 2019 season:
April 30-May 18
YOU’VE GOT A FRIEND
Created by MARK PAYNE & DAVID ROGERS
Conceived by DAVID HOGAN Music Arrangements by MARK PAYNE
With toe tapping tunes and beautiful harmonies this celebratory musical experience interweaves the songs and stories of two inspirational singer-songwriters. Longtime friends, James Taylor and Carole King were the dream team of the Baby Boom era and their classic music continues to have an impact on all of us to this day. Songs include: I Feel The Earth Move, Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow, How Sweet It Is, Fire and Rain, You Make Me Feel Like A Natural Woman, Sweet Baby James & You’ve Got A Friend.
June 4-23
SUMMER OF ’69
Conceived by DAVID ROGERS Musical Arrangements by MARK PAYNE
It’s a Sunny Celebration of one of the most iconic years in music & pop culture, with songs from The Beatles, Johnny Cash, Elvis and The Guess Who, to television classics like Hee Haw and Sesame Street. So turn up the radio and let’s travel back a half-century to the carefree summer of groovy tunes … and the first man on the moon. Songs include: Galveston, Sugar Sugar, Everyday People, These Eyes, A Boy Named Sue, Honky Tonk Women, Get Together, In The Ghetto, and Sweet Caroline…bah, bah, bah!
July 2-21
MURDER FOR TWO
Book and music by JOE KINOSIAN Book and lyrics by KELLEN BLAIR
Starring ALEX BAERG & MARK PAYNE
Everyone is a suspect in this hilarious musical murder mystery with a twist: One actor investigates the crime. The other plays all of the suspects – and both while playing the piano! One fateful night a famous novelist is killed…fatally. With a real detective nowhere to be found, a small town officer has the chance to prove his sleuthing skills. Mutlitalented VPP favourites Mark Payne and Alex Baerg are sure to put the ‘laughter’ in ‘manslaughter.’
August 6-25
THE NEW CANADIAN CURLING CLUB
Written by MARK CRAWFORD
From Mark Crawford, the playwright who brought us the smash hit The Birds and the Bees, comes a new comedy set in a small town in rural Southwestern Ontario with an ice rink, a refugee resettlement, and a ‘Learn to Curl’ class. Trouble is, the reluctant coach has some strong opinions about immigrants. What follows is a hilarious and inspiring story of a group of unlikely would-be athletes who face off against local prejudice to become a true team.
September 3-22
HOGAN’S HOEDOWN
Created by EVERYONE IN THE BARN! Music Arrangements by MARK PAYNE
Starring DAVID HOGAN
Get ready to swing your partner, kick up your heels & boogie in your boots ’cause David Hogan is hosting a Hoedown. By overwhelming supply and demand, David takes the stage for the first time at the VPP. You’ll laugh your overalls off and stomp your two left feet as you witness the most electrifying hootenanny this side of Watford. Featuring classics like Cow Patti and May the Bird of Paradise Fly Up Your Nose …at least he think they’re classics.
October 15-27
DRACULA
Book and lyrics by RICHARD OUZOUNIAN Music by MAREK NORMAN
Starring DAVID ROGERS
When Dracula: A Chamber Musical premiered at the Stratford Festival, the response was tremendous. It has since played world-wide, including a highly successful concert version starring David Rogers (cast by the composer). With Rogers again in the iconic role, along with a company of stellar voices and musicians, we are thrilled to present this phenomenal concert to you. So ‘Let the Night Begin’ and experience this classic story like never before.
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http://thevpp.ca
Photo: Victoria Playhouse. ©Sager.
2018-11-02
Petrolia: The Victoria Playhouse Petrolia unveils its 2019 season