Buddy, The Buddy Holly Story

Directed by Jim Tropp

Written by Alan Janes & Rob Bettinson

Originally Directed by Rob Bettinson

On February 3rd, 1959, the man who changed the face of popular music tragically died in a plane crash aged 22. Now, Buddy – The Buddy Holly Story tells the story of the three years in which he became the world’s top recording artist with a show that features over 20 of Buddy Holly’s greatest hits including “Peggy Sue”, “That’ll Be The Day”, “Oh Boy”, “Not Fade Away”, “Everyday”, “Rave On”, “Maybe Baby”, “Raining In My Heart”, Ritchie Valens’ “La Bamba”, and the Big Bopper’s “Chantilly Lace”.

www.buddythemusical.com
"Oh Boy, Buddy keeps rocking... High-octane and infectious... A gem of a musical."
Julie Carpenter, Daily Express
"High voltage energy... you'll be in seventh heaven."
Michael Coveney, WhatsOnStage.com
“The audience is elevated to joyful chaos”
Clive Barnes, New York Post
“Golden oldies pounded out the way they used to be”
Frank Rich, New York Times

Produced by Wisconsin Theatreworks at Beloit Ironworks Building, 655 Third St. Beloit, WI 53511

Performances: October 30 - November 15, 2009

Performance Times: Show Only Performances Friday, Oct 30 @ 8pm - $25 (Opening Weekend Special) Saturday, Oct 31 @ 8pm - $25 (Opening Weekend Special) Sunday, Nov 1 @ 2pm - $25 (Opening Weekend Special) Friday, Nov 6 @ 8pm - $28 Saturday, Nov 7 @ 8pm - $28 DT Sunday, Nov 8 @ 2pm - $28 Friday, Nov 13 @ 8pm - $28 DT Saturday, Nov 14 @ 8pm - $28 DT Sunday, Nov 15 @ 2pm - $28 Dinner Theatre Performances Saturday, Nov 7 @ 6:30pm- $52 Friday, Nov 13 @ 6:30pm - $52 Saturday, Nov 14 @ 6:30pm - $52

Ticket Prices: $25 - $52

Call 608-365-1825 for reservations or more information.

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Auditions

Wisconsin Theatreworks is seeking actors for the musical Buddy, The Buddy Holly Story. Buddy tells the story of the three years in which Buddy Holly became the world’s top recording artist. The show features over 20 of Buddy Holly’s greatest hits including “Peggy Sue”, “That’ll Be The Day”, “Oh Boy”, “Not Fade Away”, “Everyday”, “Rave On”, “Maybe Baby”, “Raining In My Heart”, Ritchie Valens’ “La Bamba”, and the Big Bopper’s “Chantilly Lace”. www.buddythemusical.com
Seeking: Buddy Holly: 18-22, 1950s singer, guitarist, charming, passionate, must move well; Maria Elena: 18-25, Mezzo, Attractive, Buddy Holly’s wife, Joe B. Maudlin: 18-25, singer, bassist, southern boy, member of The Crickets; Jerry Allison: 18-22, singer, drummer, member of The Crickets; Ritchie Valens: 18-25, Chicano, singer, rock & roller; Big Bopper: 20-30’s singer, larger-than-life performer; Norm Petty/MC: 30’s - 40s, singer-actor, record producer, manager; Hipockets Duncan/Murray Deutsch: 30s- 50’s , actor-singer, music producer;
Those interested please send headshot and resume to info@wisconsntheatreworks.com or Wisconsin Theatreworks, P.O. Box 964, Beloit, WI 53512. Must be available October 18 – November 15, 2009. Pay and housing provided.
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