Westchester Broadway Theatre Presents: ALWAYS PATSY CLINE - River Journal Online

Written by Pia HaasThursday, 11 February 2016

Now Playing: February 4 - February 28, 2016. Always Patsy Cline is more than a tribute to thelegendary country singer who died tragically at age 30 in a plane crash in 1963.  The show isbased on a true story about Cline's friendship with a fan from Houston named Louise Seger,who befriended the star in a Texas honky-tonk in 1961. Through letters and visits, the two sharethe homespun stories of laughter and heartache that brought together a housewife and alegendary country singer.

Having first heard Cline on the "Arthur Godfrey Show" in 1957, Seger became an immediateand avid fan of Cline's and she constantly hounded the local disc jockey to play Cline's recordson the radio. In 1961 when Cline went to Houston for a show, Seger and her buddies arrivedabout an hour-and-a-half early and, by coincidence, met Cline who was traveling alone. The twowomen struck up a friendship that was to culminate in Cline spending the night at Seger'shouse. Over a pot of strong coffee, the two women chatted about their common concerns.When Cline finally left for Dallas, her next job, the two women had exchanged addresses andtelephone numbers. Seger never expected to hear from Cline again, but soon after she left,Seger received the first of many letters and phone calls from Cline. The relationship, whichbegan as fan worship evolved into one of mutual respect. It is the kind of relationship that manyfans would like to have with their heroes. A friendship that lasted until Cline's untimely death ina plane crash in 1963.

The pen-pal relationship provides much of the plot of the show. The show's title was inspired byCline's letters to Seger, which were consistently signed "Love ALWAYS… Patsy Cline."

This fun-loving, crowd-pleasing musical complete with down home country humor, true emotionand even some audience participation, features 27 classic songs, including "Crazy," "Walkin'After Midnight," "I Fall to Pieces," "Sweet Dreams," "Back In Baby'sArms" and more.

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Westchester Broadway Theatre Presents: ALWAYS PATSY CLINE - River Journal Online

Written by Pia HaasThursday, 11 February 2016

The hit musical was created by Ted Swindley in 1988 in Houston, Texas and performed atStages Repertory Theatre, where he was the founding artistic director. In 1990, Swindleyre-approached the script for a theatre in South Carolina and converted it into what is now itsfull-length version. After a successful performance in Atlanta the show was invited to play at theRyman Auditorium in Nashville, the very stage where Patsy had performed throughout her briefcareer.  The play had a very successful run Off-Broadway in l997 and has continued to be oneof the most popular and often produced shows throughout America and has also enjoyedinternational success in Australia, Canada, the UK, and Ireland.

The Show is Directed by Amiee Turner. Musical Direction by Ken Lundie and featuring TheBodacious Bobcat Band.

Starring Erin McCracken as Patsy Cline and Susann Fletcher as Louise Seger andunderstudying both roles is Jeremy Parker.

Set Design is by Steve Loftus, Lighting Design is by Andrew Gmoser, Sound Design is byJonathan Hatton and Mark Zuckerman, Costume Coordination by Heidi Giarlo, Hair/wig designby Gerard Kelly.  Steve Loftus is the Technical Director, The Production Stage Manager isVictor Lukas, properties are by Grumpy Props. Lisa Tiso is the Associate Producer.

For Reservations: Call (914)-592-2222. Also at: www.BroadwayTheatre.com

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Westchester Broadway Theatre Presents: ALWAYS PATSY CLINE - River Journal Online

Written by Pia HaasThursday, 11 February 2016

Group Reservations: Discounts for Groups of 20 or More: Call 592-2225.

Luxury Boxes: Call 592-8730, for private parties of 6 to 22. Enjoy dining and theatre in anelegant private box. Additional features include an expanded dinner menu, hot and cold horsd'oeuvres, private powder room, and Luxury Box reserved parking. Additional cost, call fordetails.

Ticket Prices Dinner & Show range between $56.00 and $84.00 PLUS TAX depending on theperformances chosen. Beverage Service & Gratuities are not included in the ticket price.Discounts are available for children, students, and senior citizens at selected performances.Also check the website for on-going Special Offers! More news at: www.BroadwayTheatre.com

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