“It’s going to be an exciting uptempo show with a lot of popular favourites,” said director Nicholas Hanson, as the cast ran through an exuberant rendition of Journey’s ‘Anyway You Want it.’
“Generally the nature of the comedy is focused on travel, vacations and escaping from Lethbridge cold,” he continued adding the music includes everything from classic rock like the Beatles to more modern rock and pop.
“It’s a great mix of big rock songs and some lovely ballads and a number of musical surprises,” Hanson grinned, refusing to tip his hand about the nature of the surprises. The cast is full of familiar faces including Jocelyn Haub, Jessica Ens, Kathy Zaborsky, Scott Carpenter, Mark Nivet and Erica Hunt, but it also features a new cast member, Steven Greenfield.
“We have a great set of professional actors who are extremely dedicated to the show,” Hanson enthused.
“He (Greenfield) has brought a fresh perspective and enthusiasm,” he continued adding the cast has been rehearsing for the show since the beginning of December.
The show runs Dec. 26-Jan. 9 at the Yates Theatre each night at 8 p.m. with 1 p.m. matinees Dec. 26 and Dec. 31. and Jan. 2 and Jan. 9. There will be a special New Year’s Eve champagne performance at 7 p.m.
Check http://www.newwesttheatre.com/ for more details.
— By Richard Amery, L.A. Beat editor