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Stage Door Theatre Presents VICTOR/VICTORIA – May 4 – June 10

27 Friday Apr 2018

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Stage Door Theatre
presents
Victor/Victoria
May 4 – June 10

For Immediate Release
Contact: Derelle Bunn
DerelleBunn@yahoo.com /954-344-7765
Contact:  Carol Kassie
Carol@CarolKassie.com  / 561-445-9244

April 27, 2018

MARGATE, FL:  Comedy, romance, and music.  Set this delightful combination together in the stylish Parisian nightlife of the 1930s and ‘voila’ – you have the sophisticated and appealing musical Victor/Victoria, which will open on May 4th and run through June 10th in Stage Door Theatre’s Theatre One.

Victoria Grant is a penniless soprano, totally down on her luck when she meets Carroll Todd (Toddy), who takes her under his wing and offers her shelter on a wet, wintry night.  Toddy, who is also unemployed, comes up with what he considers an inspired idea:  with him as her manager, Victoria will pretend to be a man, and get a job singing as a female impersonator.  It all goes according to plan until Chicago ‘business man’ King Marchan arrives on the scene and finds himself attracted to ‘Count Victor Grazinski’.

Based on the 1982 award-winning film of the same name, Victor/Victoria is funny, provocative, and entertaining, and in many ways as relevant today as it was over 30 years ago.  Although light in spirit, it highlights the need for acceptance of individual differences, and the right of anyone to love whomever they choose.

“This show is one I’ve always wanted to do,” says Victor/Victoria’s director, Kevin Black.  “It’s funny, it’s jazzy, it’s got music by the great Henry Mancini, it’s set in Paris… what more could you ask!?  The characters are not just one-dimensional,” he continues, “And some of the situations are absolutely hilarious.  It’s been great fun to stage this one, and I know our audiences are going to enjoy seeing it as much as I’ve enjoyed directing it.”

Black has cast Dalia Aleman, who recently wowed audiences with her lovely soprano in Stage Door’s Carbonell recommended Nice Work If You Can Get It to play the title character(s).  She will be joined by Larry Buzzeo as Toddy, James Skiba as King Marchan, Troy Stanley as Squash Bernstein, Ashley Rubin as Norma Cassidy, Kevin Reilly as Sal Andretti, Mike Cartwright as Andre Cassell, and Michael Schneider as Henri Labisse.  Other cast members include Jerel Brown, Carly Dorman, Jonathan Eisele, Luis Gomez, Barry Kramer, Natalie McPherson, Cat Pagano, Elissa Solomon, Phyllis Spear, and Alexandra Van Hasselt.

Victor/Victoria’s Musical Direction is by David Nagy; Choreography is by Danny Durr. Lighting Design is by Dean Landuis, Costume Design is by Jerry Sturdefant, Set Design is by Stage Door Scenic, and the Props Designer/Set Dresser is Jameelah Bailey. The production’s Operations and Technical Director is Paul O’Donnell and the Production Stage Manager is Nancy Clay.

Victor/Victoria will run from May 4 – June 10 at Stage Door Theatre. The theatre is located at 8036 Sample Road, in Margate (33065).  Tickets for Victor/Victoria are $48. Group rates are available, as are student prices (with valid ID). Tickets may be purchased at the Broward Stage Door Theatre box office at 954-344-7765 or on line at https://www.stagedoorfl.org.

For more information about Victor/Victoria and/or Stage Door Theatre, please visit www.stagedoorfl.org, or contact Derelle Bunn Executive Producer/Artistic Director, at DerelleBunn@yahoo.com / 954-344-7765 or Carol Kassie (carol@carolkassie.com / 561-445-9244).

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Victor/Victoria
May 4 – June 7, 2018
Book by Blake Edwards
Music by Henry Mancini
Lyrics by Leslie Bricusse
Additional Music by Frank Wildhorn
Tickets:  $48
Tickets:  954-344-7765 / www.stagedoorfl.org
Showtimes:
Wednesday, Saturday, & Sunday at 2 pm,
Friday & Saturday at 8 pm
Stage Door Theatre
8036 W Sample Rd
Margate, Fl 33065
www.stagedoorfl.org
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TJ’z Productions Presents The 4 Guyz in ‘4 EVER ‘50s’ – December 4 – 13, 2015

13 Friday Nov 2015

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TJ’z Productions
Presents
The 4 Guyz in

4ever50 with text cropDecember 4 – 13, 2015

Life could be a dream….”  “…A fabulously fun two acts of music
that brought theaudience to its feet…”
– Damien Jacques of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

November 13, 2015
BOCA RATON, FL: From December 4th through December 13th, 2015 audiences at the Willow Theatre in Boca Raton’s Sugar Sand Park will be invited to spend an evening of music and nostalgia as The 4 Guyz harmonize, reminisce, and ‘drift back to The Good ‘Ole Dayz of drive-ins, sock hops, greasers and hot rods’ in 4 Ever ‘50s.

belairA treat for history buffs and music lovers alike, the show asks how many of the jingles of that special era rattled off during the evening will audiences remember and sing along to? Can they name all the top television shows from the 1950’s and early 1960’s? And of course, can they sing along to such timeless classics as “Teenager in Love,” “Blue Moon,” “At the Hop,” “Why Do Fools Fall in Love?” and many, many more.

James Skiba

James Skiba

Debuting over 10 years ago and running continuously throughout the Midwest, 4 Ever ‘50s, featuring The 4 Guyz has consistently sold out wherever and whenever it has played. The group’s mixture of nostalgia, fun, and audience participation resonates with theatre and music patrons of all ages.

When the group’s founder, actor and musician James A. Skiba relocated to South Florida, “I missed performing the show immensely,” he explains. “And I truly believe we can capture the same magic here that we have done elsewhere.”

The other members of the group feel the same way: “As soon as I told them I’d be producing 4 Ever ‘50s down here, two of our original ‘Guyz’, J.W. Anderson and Stephen Uselman arranged to take time off work and are coming to South Florida from the Midwest to help teach the show to our local cast, and to participate in several of the performances themselves,” Skiba says.

“There’s an abundance of amazing talent down here,” he continues. “And we think we found the perfect mix of charm, warmth, comedy, and beautiful voices that blend together on the four part harmonies throughout the show.”

The new Guyz are Shane Cooney, Larry Buzzeo, Cameron Jordan, and Steven Michael Kennedy as a swing.”

4 Ever ‘50s will run from December 4th through December 13th at the Willow Theatre in Sugar Sand Park. Tickets are $30; group rates (6 or more tickets purchased in one transaction) are $24. Tickets can be purchased on line at www.willowtheatre.org/4ever-50s or by phone at 561-347-3948.

For more information about 4 Ever ‘50s and/or The 4 Guyz, please visit www.4ever50s.com or contact James Skiba at FourEver50s@aol.com , or contact Carol Kassie (ckassie@gmail.com / 561-445-9244).

Photographs and graphics available on request.

TJ’z Productions
presents
The 4 Guyz in
4 Ever ‘50s
December 4 – 13
Performance dates & times:
Dec 4, 5, 10, 11, 12 at 8pm
Dec 5, 6, 12, 13 at 2pm
Tickets:
$30 per person; $21 opening night December 4)
$24 group rate (6 or more tickets purchased in one transaction)
(Group rates may only be purchased in person or by calling the Box Office)
To purchase tickets: 561-347-3948 or www.willowtheatre.org
The Willow Theatre at Sugar Sand Park
300 South Military Trail
Boca Raton, FL 33486
www.willowtheatre.org
www.4ever50s.com

“The show’s song list is irresistible ear candy for folks who grew up on
sock hops and 45 rpm records.”   “… the show embraces the
audience with a sincere charm.”
– Damien Jacques of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel