ALWAYS… PATSY CLINE
BDT STAGE: 3/3 – 5/20
L-R: Norrell Moore and Alicia King Meyers (Photo credit: Glenn Ross Photography)
Ted Swindley’s “Always … Patsy Cline” is a
jukebox musical based upon Patsy Cline’s friendship with her fan, Louise Seger.
The two women met at a concert in Houston in 1961, and remained friends right
up until Patsy’s untimely death.
Norrell
Moore is a luminous Patsy Cline. Her performance is the stuff of which musical
theatre dreams are made. Her acting and authentic - sounding vocals astound. A
few of the songs Moore knocks out of the park are: “Crazy,” “Sweet Dreams” and “I
Fall to Pieces.”
As Patsy’s biggest fan, Louise Seger, Alicia
King Meyers brims over with a down-home warmth and hilarious exuberance.
King-Meyers, who also co-directed the show with Producing Artistic Director
Michael J. Duran, puts a personal spin on Louise that really makes the
character her own.
“Walking After Midnite” and “Blue Moon of Kentucky” are just a couple of the
songs that brought down the house on the night this reviewer was in attendance.
Neal
Dunfee’s music direction of the mostly above stage band is even better than his
usual professional work. His
accompaniment of Ms. Moore on the piano is ear-pleasing indeed.
The
usual suspects are making the technical end of this production a real winner.
Wayne Kennedy’s audio design and Brett
Maughan’s lighting of Amy Campion’s honky tonk scenic design conspire to make
this evening of musical theatre a complete delight.
One would be remiss not to mention Debbie Spaur’s expert work in the
hair and wig design department.
So
put on your shit kickers and bolo ties and get on down to BDT Stage as they
serve up some great country hits, lots of laughter and a little heartbreak … as well as some great country vittles.
ALWAYS PATSY CLINE plays
through May 20 at BDT Stage, 5501 Arapahoe Ave Boulder, CO 80303 United States.
Here’s how to get your tickets:
Phone:
(303)
449-6000
Website:
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