Entertainment, Elevated | Highlands Playhouse

Written By: Donna Rhodes | Issue: 2021/10 – October

Emanuel Carrero

Erin Leigh Knowle

Julia Rifino

Get ready for a sense-sational extravaganza at the Highlands Playhouse Music in Motion World Premiere, running October 8 through 24, Wednesday through Saturday, 8:00 P.M.; and Saturday and Sunday, 2:00 P.M.

Hear over 60 Movie Musical hits sung live by the country’s finest professional talent.

See over 70 costumes adorned with thousands of Swarovski crystals; you’ll swear you’ve walked into a cloud of shooting stars, the aurora borealis and a 3-D rainbow. Sunglasses advisable.

Smell and Taste the compelling scent of yum, as the corn pops and wine corks release their tempting bouquet.

And finally, Feel the joy, the beat, and the nostalgia that these songs of cinema from your favorite films bring to your welcoming ears and tapping toes.

Emanuel Carrero, Erin Knowles, and Julia Rifino are three of the cast members that will make up this incomparable company of performers. 

They have this to say about the show. 

Emanuel: “It’s perfect for the whole family. From the Golden Era classics like The Wizard of Oz to the groovy pop sounds of 1960’s Beach Movies and the country/rock radio hits in Footloose, the music speaks to multiple generations. Big ensemble numbers with acrobatic choreography in beautiful sparkly costumes. Everything you expect from a Broadway show wrapped up into 90 minutes of Wow.”

Erin: “Personally I’m most excited to sing, ‘Good Morning’ from Singin’ in the Rain. I hope people can take the time to come out to support and enjoy a live performance. I know Covid has been hard on everyone for multiple reasons, but if we can all stay safe, why not come together to sing, clap, and dance? It’s a time to enjoy, escape, and be entertained.”

Julia: “We have one of the most diverse and talented casts I have ever had the chance to work with. We have all been on National Tours, major cruise lines, in Off-Broadway shows, or starred in some of the largest regional theaters in the country. We have a cast vibe that is close-knit and tight, and I think the audience will see that. They will assume we have been performing together for years, but we’ve all just met. I also want to mention the safety of the theater. The staff has done an excellent job with cleanliness of the building. Feel safe about coming to the theater. We will all practice easy, but necessary precautions and have a blast with Music in Motion.”

The show is directed and choreographed by Executive Director Scott Daniel, featuring some of the country’s best professional talent on and off stage.

Scott says, “We had a national search for designers and cast to elevate the productions presented at the Playhouse, to a level never seen before on our stage.”

So go to highlandsplayhouse.org and get ready to reserve a safe and first-class seat this October for Music in Motion.