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Bringing Back the Hits
Written By: Donna Rhodes | Issue: 2019/03 - March
The Highlands Playhouse is still charged with excitement from its 2018 grand finale, “Guys and Dolls.”
Managing Director Lance Matzke says, “Theater-goers tell us that every season our staging, acting, directing, music, costumes and scenery get more beautiful, creative, and impressive. Their praise inspires us to work harder on each production to show our gratitude. That’s why we’ve upped the ante for 2019 to celebrate our venerable Oak Street facility with a season packed full of our most popular Playhouse shows. It’s our tribute to Highlands for supporting us all these years.”
Kicking off this year’s Playhouse season is “The Buddy Holly Story.” From the moment “That’ll Be The Day” hit the charts, Buddy, the young man who rocked those glasses, took the reins of a blockbusting, albeit short-lived, career. Buddy’s story was adapted for stage based on the 1978 award-winning cinematic version starring Gary Busey. “Oh Boy,” get ready to “Rave On” to Buddy’s greatest hits that, according to The Boston Globe, “Will have you on your feet and send you out of the theater on an unstoppable high.” Tickets go on sale in April. The opening night kickoff is June 20, and the show runs through July 6.
If you “know you belong to the land, and the land you belong to is grand,” then you’re the perfect audience for an all-time favorite, “Oklahoma.” Mark your calendar for July 11 through 27 for this heart-of-America classic.
From rock’n’roll to Rogers and Hammerstein, take another musical turn, this time into Country’s heart’n’soul with “Always,” the story of Patsy Cline. It’s based on letters that she sent to fans over the years and signed “Always, Patsy Cline.” “Always” is slated for August 1 through 17.
These are three show-stopping, jaw-dropping, eye-popping musicals guaranteed to please. Stay tuned for highlights and the inside scoop as The Laurel shines the spotlight on each, starting in April.
For more information about the season, contributions, patronage, and more, call Lance at (828) 526-2695.
This season, join us as we recount the memories and commemorate the legacy of the past eight decades of outstanding Highlands Playhouse performances.
