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Home My WebLink AboutLakeshore Advance, 2013-06-12, Page 20--.. _-,....-- 20 Lakeshore Advance • Wednesday, June 12, 2013 Alive with a fresh Sound of Music at Huron Country Playhouse 2frA1m�islcalecl �cePu Lynda Hillman-Rapley Lakeshore Advance When you combine an amazing cast and crew with unbelievable voices you are going to embark on a very successful opening show for the 42nd season at Huron Country Playhouse. '1'o say the casting for this production is perfect is an understatement. I'rotn the very convinc- ing von Trapp family to the nuns at the Abbey to the direction, both artistic by 'Pini French and musical by Steve Tho- mas the audience for opening night was blown away. Alex Mustakas, Artistic Director of Draytion Entertainment says the Sound of Musk' is one the most highly antici- pated productions of the season and also features some of Canada's top theatrical talent.'Ihis is a perfect example of a pro- duction that balances intrigue, romance, humour and emotion. Just when you think you are going to cry- someone does or says something funny. A challenge must always be to slake a storyline, one that everyone has seen, seem fresh, to add new and unexpected elements New to (:rand Bend and area? Had a New Baby? Getting Married? First Time Grandparents? Starting a Business? Be sure to call... V:LCOMEII �� AGON,m SIWS 1930 Faye Van Oss 519-238-8048 Judi Wilson 226-393-8088 1-866-873-9941 Welcome Wagon has free gifts and information on behalf of Grand Bend & area businesses. www. welcontcwagon.ca j4Ili srl: LIoN BRANCH 498, GRAND BEND BINGO Tuesday - 7pm (Age of Majority Only) MEAT DRAWS Friday - 5pm-7pm ENTERTAINMENT Saturday, June 15th 3-8pm "BEN SHANE & BOBBY K" "You're only a stranger here once." EVERYONE WELCOME 111.1 411 14114 4tt '4 The vonTrapp family without deviating from the original. 1 luron Country Playhouse succeeded big time Friday night when it raised the cur- tain 011 its first show of the season. Rebecca Poff as Mother Abbess actu- ally has the voice of an angel. Another 1 !CPI 1 favourite, Poff does not disappoint the second she delivers a note. She howls everyone over and the audience explodes viten she sings Climb Every Mountain. She belts that song out to the thrill of theatergoers. Drayton Entortalrwnont photo The memorable score by Rodgers & Harnnterstein features such beloved songs as "My Favourite Things," "Do Re Mi," "Edelweiss," "Climb Every Moun- tain," and of course, the glorious title song keeps the audience captivated and smil- ing with pure delight. laynle Armstrong, a finalist on CBCs reality Tv show !low do you solve a prob- le'nt like Maria? was destined to play the iconic role of Maria Rainer.'Ihere is little doubt that young and not so young in the audience wish she were their morn. Her connection with the seven children was credible and believable. After the show she said this is her third production and each (line her and David Keeley, who plays Captain von Trapp, take the kids on a picnic to connect. She said they have little time to rehearse with the children; she wants to relate to thee)). And relate she does. I ler warmth and genuine care and concern shine on stage. Keeley is perfectly cast as the captain. As an audience mem- ber you are almost spell bound as you watch the chemistry between the couple and the dad and his children. It is real and you can feel it. "I am truly loveable," says Max, played by Keith Savage says and with the audience love for this actor, he surely is. As always, Savage does not disappoint. 'Ihe children Anna Bartlam (Marta), Lilly Bartlanl (Gretl), Tess Bennger (Lies)), Jollity Gray (Friedrich), Claire Jones Fright (Brigitta), Aveleigh Kel- ler (Louisa) Gabriel Size - land (Kurt) were every much a family and wonderful in their respective roles. These kids are having fun and it shows. As the sisters Karen K. Edissi Sister Margaretta, Christina Gordon, Sister Ber- the and Karen Wood Sister Sophie are as holy as they are humorous and talented in their role. This production is everything and more for the entire family. You could not ask for a better first produc- tion to start off this 42nd sea- son and tickets will probably go fast as theatergoers may not be content seeing this only once. The Sound of Music runs until June 22. Call the box office for tickets 1-055-372- 9866. Razor-sharp musical comedy to grace Huron Country Playhouse Lakeshore Advance 'Husain. goers are in for plenty of laughs, as Monty Python's no -holds -barred, Tony award-winning musical, Spamalot bits the I hu n Country Playhouse stage from June 26th to July lath. "Spamalot is bursting with non-stop hilarity and imagination," says Alex Mus- takas, Artistic Director of Drayton Enter- tainment. "It's zany, unconventional, and knows no mercy. 'theatre goers are defi- nitely in for a treat." Lovingly ripped off from the landmark filen, Monty Python and the I loly Grail, Spamalot is a musical comedy that raises silliness to an art form. Retelling the clas- sic tale of Camelot, this tongue-in-cheek production follows King Arthur and the Knights of the Round on their info. thous quest for the 1 loly Grail. It's a clever parody that's packed with unforgettable musical numbers such as, "Always Look on the Bright Side of life," "'the Song'lhat Goes like This," Am Not Dead Yet," and "'Ihe Divas Lament (Whatever I lapgx'ned to My Pan?)" Leading the Creative Team, Director Alex Mustakas is renowned for his comedic sensibility, having helmed numerous productions at the 1luron Country Playhouse including the upntari- ous Dirty Rotten Scoundrels in 2008 and last season's 9 to 5:'Ihe Musical, in which he also starred as -1 he Boss': Mustakas is joined by Music Director Steve Thomas, Choreographer Lisa Ste- vens and Lighting Designer Jeff Johnston Collins. Monty Python's Spamalot will welcome hack Victor A. Young to the 1 luron Coun- try Playhouse in the role of King Arthur. TOO BUSY 100 GOD'S t,lr,y 101 you You are invited to GOSPEL MEETINGS presenting: God's Way of Salvation WI II N WHI RI SPI AKI.RS June 9 - 30 Sunday - Friday 7:30 - 8:3Opm IN THE TENT 4.1 Nelson Si., TIIFDFORD (Roy,)) Canadian 1 egion property) Mr. Marvin Derksen (Kitch(ner) Mr. Andrew Robertson (( Sherranl tit. AIH.11 51 Mala St. Allen tit. 5f..)..Ar'v 444t SL•.t 00d F4 r .'11.1.761)..%')('1!1 tie( 7lkeceoge Ile edeorhi"J l;S4..( &'(r9m.,(*wi ',1'1 18. 28.10 901 rod Jo loved MeNtlletd, stogie pave qi'4 o4 `istoflcs Sac t4Al to4Joccicv elfllevell'( ea so 44 uld Not feil4. cwt done caetla4AYN9 ire. 3:16 One of Canada's preeminent actors, Young was last seen by Grand Bend audiences as bil- lionaire businessman, ()liver Warhucks in Annie. 'Ibis highly entertaining pro- duction features other Drayton Entertainment favourites including Eddie Glen, whorl audiences will remember from last season's premiere of Big Band Legends, as Sir Robin. Nicholas Settimi, who was a real scene -stealer as the hys- terical office worker Roz in 9 to 5: The Musical, takes on the role of Patsy and Stephen Pat- terson, who was unforgettable in Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, is Sir Galahad. Mark Uhre is Sir Lancelot and he returns to the 1 luron Country Playhouse after last performing in the 2006 production of Oklahomal. '1honlas Alderson, who played Mordred in the 2009 produc- tion of Camelot plays Prince 1lerhert as one of his many parts in Spamalot. Making their Drayton Enter- tainment debut in this prYxluc- tion is Kristin Peace as The Lady of the Lake and Aidan Desalaiz as Sir Bedevere. And rounding out an exceptional ensemble cast are Robert Allan, Michelle Black, Carla Bennett, Rachel (:lark, Dani Jil%zitr, Sarah Vance, Joel Taylor and Mike Tracz. 'Pickets may be purchased online at www.huroncountry- playhouse.com, in person at the 1 lurn Country Playhouse Box Office or by calling (519) 238-6000 or toll free 1-855-DRAY'l'ON (372-9866). P'RKTH TRE GODERICH 524-7811 8:00 Nightly µ1M t PG RPM"a """'"""m'° My Young enktran Yh June 14 - 20 Henry Cavil! Amy Adams Michael Shannon Kevin Costner Diane Lane M A N OF :IttL Morgan Freeman Jesse Eisenberg Isla Fisher Mark Ruffalo Woody Harrelson NOWYOUsaw Fri & Sat 6:45 & 9:15 Sun - Thur 8:00 NWnc• 1 aquip. Mre°Pend www.tttovielinks.ca ., 1-800-265-3438