Great Lakes Theater Presents the Musical Celebration of a Country Legend "Always...Patsy Cline"
CLEVELAND, OH - Great Lakes Theater (GLT) concludes its 62nd season with a musical celebration of country legend Patsy Cline in Always…Patsy Cline, performing in the company's intimate and audience-friendly home at the Hanna Theatre, Playhouse Square, from April 26 – May 19, 2024. Always…Patsy Cline was created and originally directed by Ted Swindley, licensed by the Estate of Patsy Cline, all rights reserved.
Under the direction of Victoria Bussert, this poignant musical tribute showcases a remarkable duo making their GLT debut. Christina Rose Hall*, fresh from the recent Broadway National Tour of Les Misérables, steps into the role of country superstar Patsy Cline. Meanwhile, Harmony France*, a Chicago actor seasoned with two prior performances in this production, embodies Patsy's devoted friend-turned-beloved fan, Louise Segar.
The creative team for Always...Patsy Cline includes Scenic Designer Jeff Herrmann, Lighting Designer Trad A Burns, Costume Designer Dustin Cross, Sound Designer David Gotwald, Music Director Matthew Webb and Production Stage Manager Imani Sade.* A fantastic set of local musicians will round out the artistic team, featuring Music Director Matthew Webb on keys, Alfredo Guerrieri on bass, Evan Kleve on fiddle, Trevor Matthews on guitar and Andrew Pongracz on drums.
This production's scenic design extends past the stage to the lowered thrust, where Café Table Seating is available to create another incredible, immersive experience for GLT audiences. Patrons can choose this intimate seating style for an up-close and personal experience with Patsy's story. All seating will be assigned.
Enjoy the touching true story of Patsy Cline's friendship with a fan, Louise Seger, which started in 1961 and continued until the premature death of the renowned country star. Told through Cline's music, this humorous and heartfelt tribute features 27 songs and many of her unforgettable hits such as "Crazy," "I Fall to Pieces," "Sweet Dreams" and "Walking After Midnight."
Generous support for Always…Patsy Cline is provided by the Kulas Foundation. The residents of Cuyahoga County, through a public grant from Cuyahoga Arts & Culture, provide generous support for Great Lakes Theater's 2023-24 season. Great Lakes Theater programming is also supported by the Ohio Arts Council, which receives support from the State of Ohio and the National Endowment for the Arts.
Audiences will experience this exhilarating production in an intimate theater setting at Great Lakes Theater's award-winning home at the Hanna Theatre. The innovative "Great Room" design seamlessly merges the artist and audience experience. Guests can choose from diverse seating options like traditional seats, club chairs, lounge/bar seats, couches, and private boxes. Arranged in an intimate 550-seat thrust configuration where the audience surrounds the stage, no seat is further than 13 rows from the performance.
Great Lakes Theater provides exceptional access to its artists and production process during every Hanna Theatre performance. The Hanna's doors open sixty minutes before each show, allowing patrons to witness the pre-show preparation, including stage combat rehearsals, dance calls, prop/scenic setups, technical cue rehearsals, and actor warm-ups - offering GLT audiences an unprecedented behind-the-scenes look at the theatrical process.
The Opening/Press Night performance of Always...Patsy Cline is Saturday, April 27, at 7:30 p.m. A preview performance is Friday, April 26, at 7:30 p.m. Curtain times for all evening performances are 7:30 p.m., with a 1:30 p.m. curtain time for Saturday matinees and one weekday matinee on May 7 and a 3:00 p.m. curtain time for Sunday matinees. In addition, GLT will offer a sign-interpreted and audio-described performance of Always...Patsy Cline on May 19 at 3:00 p.m.
Great Lakes Theater offers patrons a robust series of Experience Enrichment Programming. On April 26, patrons can participate in our Director's Night, which features a lively pre-show discussion with GLT's Producing Artistic Director, Charles Fee. Each Thursday (Offered: 5/2/2024, 5/9/24 and 5/16/2024) during the run, patrons are invited to our Salon Thursday pre-show discussions featuring a Great Lakes Theater artist. Our Playnotes pre-show discussions occur sixty minutes before our Saturday matinee performances (Offered: 5/4/2024, 5/11/2024 and 5/18/2024) and feature illuminating introductions to the content and history of the play presented by a guest scholar. On Sundays (Offered: 4/28/2024, 5/5/2024, 5/12/2024 and 5/19/2024), patrons can enjoy our Ice Cream Social Sundays, where they can grab a delicious, cool treat at a discount.
Single performance tickets range in price from $20-$89, with $15 tickets for patrons 25 and under. Tickets are available by calling (216) 241-6000, ordering online, or visiting the Playhouse Square Ticket Office. Visit https://www.playhousesquare.org/contact-us for Playhouse Square Ticket Office operating hours. Groups of ten or more save up to 45% by calling (216) 453-1066.
Great Lakes Theater, the first resident company of Playhouse Square, has brought the pleasure, power, and relevance of live theater to the widest possible audience since 1962. GLT programming impacts over 100,000 adults and students annually.
*Members of Actors' Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States
^The Director and/or Choreographer is a member of the Society of Stage Directors and Choreographers, Inc., an independent national labor union
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April 04, 2024
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