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CONTACT: Cindy Moran,
Public Relations Director, 414-224-1761
February 18, 2009
STEAMY MUSICAL GUMBO WILL HEAT UP THE REP’S
STACKNER CABARET
FIRE ON THE BAYOU:
A MARDI GRAS MUSICAL EXTRAVAGANZA
Written and Directed by Kevin Ramsey
Generously sponsored by:
STACKNER CABARET
Preview: March 6, 2009 Opens: March
7, 2009 Closes: May 10,
2009
From the creator of last season’s hit GRAFTON CITY BLUES comes FIRE
ON THE BAYOU, a steamy musical gumbo that traces the
history of New Orleans jazz. This show will heat up the Stackner
Cabaret with a mixture of jazz, zydeco and Dixieland tunes. Laissez
les bons temps rouler! Tickets can be purchased
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.
FIRE ON THE BAYOU transports you to the jazz-filled
streets of New Orleans - a colorful, vibrant city where the saints
go marching in and culture bubbles up from the streets. Though
recently devastated by one of the deadliest hurricanes in U.S.
history, the city of “Nawlins” has not lost its spirit. “Fire
was on the bayou when we heard the news, Katrina blew in the Bourbon
Street blues. Juke joints flooded, yet the music played on.” Join
Spyboy Jambalaya, Queen Mary and the rest of the Gris Gris Executors
as they lead you through an authentic musical journey featuring Sweet
Home New Orleans, Hey Pocky Way, Down by the
Riverside, When the Saints Go Marching In, Mardi Gras
in New Orleans and Fire on the Bayou. Break out your
carnival beads and join us in New Orleans for this world premiere
musical that promises to be a Mardi Gras you’ll never forget.
Kevin Ramsey returns
to The Rep after writing and directing last season’s Stackner
Cabaret hit GRAFTON CITY BLUES (07/08) as well as SAM COOKE – FOREVER
MR. SOUL (06/07). Previously at The Rep, Ramsey co-authored, directed
and choreographed IF THESE SHOES COULD TALK (1993/94). Ramsey’s
Broadway credits include CY COLEMAN’S THE LIFE, FIVE GUYS NAMED
MOE, OH, KAY and BLACK AND BLUE. Film and television credits include 24,
Judging Amy, CSI: Miami and The Hughleys. Kevin has
directed and choreographed for some leading regional theaters in
the country. His directorial and choreographic work was recently
represented in the Off-Broadway musical FROM MY HOMETOWN, as well
as the national commercial for GM Pontiac. Mr. Ramsey also has a
slate of theater, film and television projects currently in development.
The cast of FIRE ON THE BAYOU includes: Jeremy
Cohen (Professor); Jannie Jones (Queen
Marie); Scott Napoli (Traps); Milton Craig
Nealy (Spyboy Jambalaya) and Eric Noden (Dr.
Johnay). Jeremy Cohen, Jannie Jones and Eric Noden were all in
last season’s production of GRAFTON CITY BLUES. Scott
Napoli returns to The Rep after recently being seen in the Stackner
Cabaret production of ISN’T IT ROMANTIC. This will be Milton
Craig Nealy’s Rep debut.
Blog Critics had this
to say about cast members Jannie Jones, Jeremy Cohen and Eric Noden
in last year’s hit GRAFTON
CITY BLUES: “Jannie Jones, herself a product of parents who
thought of the blues as the Devil’s Music and who does perfect
justice to Rainey’s Black Bottom; Jeremy Cohen,
who plays piano, sings and does spot-on impersonations of the unique
Wisconsin accent, intonations and mannerisms; and Chicago bluesman
Eric Noden, whose mastery of the National Steel Resonator guitar
brings absolute authenticity to a stellar production.” If
last year’s hit show and stellar performances are any indication,
Stackner Cabaret audiences are in for a real treat this year with
FIRE ON THE BAYOU!
(To learn more about our Resident Acting Company,
Guest Actors or our Intern Company, please visit www.milwaukeerep.com.)
(To read more about FIRE ON THE BAYOU, please
see The Rep’s online publication Prologue at http://www.milwaukeerep.com/about/news.htm.)
(FIRE ON THE BAYOU production photos will be posted
at milwaukeerep.com/about/photos.htm.)
The Production/Design Team for FIRE ON THE BAYOU includes: Jill
Lyons (Scenic Designer); Holly Payne (Costume
Designer); Aimee Hanyzewski (Lighting Designer); Jeremy
Cohen (Co-Musical Director); Eric Noden (Co-Musical
Director); Becky Merold (Stage Manager) and Donna
Larsen (Stage Management Intern).
Tickets to FIRE ON THE BAYOU range in
price
from $28.00 – $41.00. For more information or to charge tickets,
call 414-224-9490. Tickets can be purchased online
24/7 at milwaukeerep.com. For group sales of 10
or more, call The Rep Ticket Office at 414-224-9490.
Special Events for FIRE ON THE BAYOU
• On Sunday, March 15 at 7:00 p.m. there
will be an Audio-Described Performance for patrons who are
blind or have low vision.
(For more information about The Rep’s Access Services,
please contact The Rep’s Ticket Office at 414-224-9490.)
• Save the date for The Rep’s 2009 Gala, The
Bayou Ball. This celebration of New Orleans food, music
and culture will take place Saturday, May 16 at 6 p.m. here
at The Rep. Moving from the exciting French Quarter to the elegant
Garden District, this event is not to be missed. The evening will
begin with Bayou Highballs, exotic hors d'oeuvres and a silent auction
full of tantalizing items. An elegant dinner will be served under
the greenery of the Garden District, followed by a special performance
by The Rep. You won’t want to miss this exciting event! For
more information or to RSVP, please contact Rebecca Kitelinger at
414-290-5347 or rkitelinger@milwaukeerep.com.
STEAMY MUSICAL GUMBO WILL HEAT UP THE REP’S STACKNER
CABARET
FIRE ON THE BAYOU: A MARDI GRAS MUSICAL
EXTRAVAGANZA
Written and Directed by Kevin Ramsey
Generously sponsored by:
FACT SHEET
THEATER: Stackner Cabaret
DATES: March 6, 2009 - May 10, 2009
DESCRIPTION: From the native son
of New Orleans and creator of GRAFTON CITY BLUES comes this steamy
musical gumbo that traces the history of New Orleans jazz. This
show will heat up the Stackner Cabaret with a mixture of jazz,
zydeco and Dixieland. Laissez les bons temps rouler!
PERFORMANCES
Friday, 3/6/09 - 8:00 p.m./Preview
Saturday, 3/7/09 - 8:00 p.m./Opening
Sunday, 3/8/09 - 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday,
3/11/09 - 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, 3/12/09 - 7:30 p.m.
Friday, 3/13/09 - 8:00 p.m.
Saturday, 3/14/09 - 4:00/8:00 p.m.
Sunday, 3/15/09 - 2:00/7:00 p.m. - 7:00 /Audio Description
Wednesday, 3/18/09 - 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, 3/19/09 - 7:30 p.m.
Friday, 3/20/09 - 8:00 p.m.
Saturday, 3/21/09 - 4:00/8:00 p.m.
Sunday, 3/22/09 - 2:00/7:00 p.m.
Tuesday,
3/24/09 - 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday, 3/25/09 - 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, 3/26/09 - 7:30 p.m.
Friday, 3/27/09 - 8:00 p.m.
Saturday, 3/28/09 - 4:00/8:00 p.m.
Sunday, 3/29/09 - 2:00/7:00 p.m.
Wednesday,
4/1/09 - 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, 4/2/09 - 7:30 p.m.
Friday, 4/3/09 - 8:00 p.m.
Saturday, 4/4/09 - 4:00/8:00 p.m.
Sunday, 4/5/09 - 2:00/7:00 p.m.
Wednesday,
4/8/09 - 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, 4/9/09 - 7:30 p.m.
Friday, 4/10/09 - 8:00 p.m.
Saturday, 4/11/09 -
4:00/8:00 p.m.
Sunday, 4/12/09 - 2:00/7:00 p.m.
Tuesday,
4/14/09 - 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, 4/15/09 - 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, 4/16/09 - 7:30 p.m.
Friday, 4/17/09 - 8:00 p.m.
Saturday, 4/18/09 -
4:00/8:00 p.m.
Sunday, 4/19/09 - 2:00/7:00 p.m.
Wednesday,
4/22/09 - 7:30
Thursday, 4/23/09 - 7:30
Friday, 4/24/09 - 8:00 p.m.
Saturday, 4/25/09 - 4:00/8:00 p.m.
Sunday, 4/26/09 - 2:00/7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, 4/28/09 - 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, 4/29/09 - 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, 4/30/09 - 7:30 p.m.
Friday, 5/1/09 - 8:00 p.m.
Saturday, 5/2/09 - 4:00/8:00 p.m.
Sunday, 5/3/09 - 2:00/7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, 5/5/09 - 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, 5/6/09 - 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, 5/7/09 - 7:30 p.m.
Friday, 5/8/09 - 8:00 p.m.
Saturday, 5/9/09 - 4:00/8:00 p.m.
Sunday, 5/10/09 - 2:00/7:00 p.m. - 7:00/Close
TICKET
PRICES*
PREVIEWS: $28.00 & $33.00
WEEKDAY/SUNDAY: $28.00 & $33.00
FRIDAY/SATURDAY: $36.00 & $41.00
(*Please note: Prices subject to change based on demand.)
TICKETS/INFORMATION: 414-224-9490 or buy tickets online
at milwaukeerep.com
TICKET OFFICE LOCATION: 108
East Wells Street in Milwaukee’s Downtown Theater District
TICKET OFFICE HOURS:
Mon
- Fri, 12 pm - 6 pm on phones, 12 pm - curtain for window
Sat/Sun
12 pm - 6 pm on phones, 12 pm - curtain for window
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theater company that presents a critically-acclaimed selection
of compelling dramas, powerful classics, award-winning contemporary
works and lively Cabaret shows on three stages from September through
May. The Rep also produces an annual production of A CHRISTMAS
CAROL. The Rep's home, the Patty and Jay Baker Theater Complex,
accommodates the Quadracci Powerhouse Theater, the Stiemke Theater
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