FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Cindy Moran, Public Relations Director, 414-224-1761 October 5, 2005 THEY’RE NOT THE TYPICAL ANDREWS TRIO Stackner Cabaret Watch three brothers transform into their famous female counterparts in THE ANDREWS BROTHERS. This show features original songs such as Rosie the Riveter, as well as classics like Slow Boat to China, Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy and Ac-Cent-Tchu-Ate the Positive. Share in the fun by purchasing tickets for this Stackner Cabaret production in person at The Rep Ticket Office at 108 East Wells Street or by telephone at 414-224-9490. Tickets can also be purchased online 24/7 at milwaukeerep. com. THE ANDREWS BROTHERS want to support their country during WWII by enlisting in the army, but due to flat feet, poor vision and asthma, they aren’t accepted. Instead, they become stage technicians for the USO. The three brothers, Max, Lawrence, and Patrick, are in for a surprise – and the chance of a lifetime – when the famous Andrews Sisters are quarantined before one of their USO shows. With the help of Peggy Jones, the star who is scheduled to perform opposite of The Andrews Sisters, the three brothers take the stage and put on a hilarious performance, mimicking what they’ve only seen from backstage. This production is written and directed by Rep favorite Roger Bean. He has written many popular and entertaining shows for the Stackner Cabaret. Mr. Bean says ofhis new musical,“Here we create the atmosphere of a rag-tag USO team (a very real organization with an important and impressive history); sing songs familiar to many in the audience; and try to live up to the memory of a legendary group that inspired the creation of THE ANDREWS BROTHERS.” Roger Bean, director and playwright of THE ANDREWS BROTHERS, also wrote and directed last season’s Stackner Cabaret hit, LANA MAE’S HONKY-TONK LAUNDRY (04/05). His work has become a favorite of audiences at The Rep, writing and directing such hits as WINTER WONDERETTES (03/04), BEACH BLANKET BASH! (01/02), ROUTE 66 (00/01), THE MARVELOUS WONDERETTES (98/99, 00/01), THAT’S AMORÉ (99/00), DON’T TOUCH THAT DIAL: THE SPIN-OFF (99/00) and DON’T TOUCH THAT DIAL (97/98). His work has also been seen on the stages of Madison Repertory Theatre, Utah Shakespeare Festival, Florida Studio Theater, L.A. ’s Hermosa Beach Playhouse, Utah Musical Theater, Skylight Opera Theatre, and several others. Mr. Bean currently lives in California and serves as the Executive Director of Steele Springs Productions, a theatrical licensing house. He is also a member of the Society of Stage Directors and Choreographers, as well as the Dramatist’s Guild. Included in the cast are Ben Cherry, who returns to the Stackner cabaret where he originated roles in ROUTE 66 and BEACH BLANKET BASH! for Roger Bean. Also included in THE ANDREWS BROTHERS trio are two newcomers to The Rep. Adam Estes, who has appeared in performances at Skylight Opera Theatre, and Michael Jenkinson, who spent two years with the national touring companies of GREASE and FAME. In addition, actress Melinda Pfundstein returns to The Rep after being seen last season in The Rep’s Quadracci Powerhouse production of YOU CAN’T TAKE IT WITH YOU. (To learn more about our Resident Acting Company, Guest Actors or our Artistic Intern Company, please visit milwaukeerep.com.) The production/design tea m f or THE ANDREWS BROTHERS includes Jon Newton (Musical Arranger), Vicki R. Davis (Set Designer), Alex Tecoma (Costume Designer), Jason J. Fassl (Lighting Designer), Darci Brown Wutz (Choreographer) and Kathi Karol Koenig (Stage Manager). Tickets to THE ANDREWS BROTHERS range in price from $23 to $36. For more info rmation or to charge tickets, call 414-224-9490. Tickets can be purchased online 24/7 at milwaukeerep.com. For group sales of 20 or more, call The Rep Box Office at 414-224-9490. Open to the public before and after all evening performances, Milwaukee Repertory Theater’s Stackner Cabaret, located on the second floor of the Milwaukee Center, is our own full-service bar and restaurant. Featuring delicious dinners, as well as late night cocktails, coffee, and desserts, the Cabaret is the ideal meeting place for patrons attending Rep performances. For dinner reservations, call 414-224-9490. Milwaukee Repertory Theater
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