Stackner Cabaret

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Conceived by Lee Summers Written by Lee Summers, Ty Stephens & Herbert Rawlings, Jr. Directed by Kevin Ramsey September 9 – October 30, 2011 Stackner Cabaret

Three wide-eyed strangers, with empty pockets and big dreams, arrive in The Big Apple from Detroit, Memphis and Philly with one goal in mind – to sing at the world famous Apollo Theater. Teaming up and blending the musical sounds of their hometowns, they form a brotherhood spanning more than a decade. This rags to riches celebration of the American Dream, featuring Motown and R&B classics including “Chain Gang,” “Sitting on the Dock of the Bay” and “Lonely Teardrop,” triumphantly returns to its own “hometown” after more than a decade of successful productions around the country.

“You’d have to be stone cold dead not to find yourself tapping your feet and ‘putting your hands together . . . a fun, rousing evening." -Backstage

Created and Performed by Jon Peterson Directed by Artistic Associate Brent Hazelton November 4, 2011 – January 8, 2012 Stackner Cabaret

Song Man Dance Man Award-winning actor, singer and dancer Jon Peterson created and stars in a joyous tribute to seven extraordinary Hollywood icons: George M. Cohan, Fred Astaire, Gene Kelly, Donald O’Connor, Sammy Davis, Jr., Bobby Darin and Anthony Newley. Peterson sings and dances his way through 25 memorable moments made famous by these legends of the silver screen.

“Peterson is a phenomenon. He devours the stage. He vamps, slithers and burns energy like a comet plummeting to earth." -The Detroit News

By Jesse Borgeson, Adam Long and Daniel Singer January 13 – March 11, 2012 Stackner Cabaret

Three phenomenal actors, armed with an outrageous assortment of outerwear and props, cram the Bard’s entire canon of plays
(and sonnets), into 90 minutes of high-speed, over-the-top hilarity! The whole family will love this endearingly irreverent and lightning-paced romp through the greatest plays of all time.

“If you like Shakespeare, you’ll like this show. If you hate Shakespeare, you’ll love this show!” - The Today Show

By Ted Swindley Directed by Associate Artistic Director Sandy Ernst March 16 – May 6, 2012 Stackner Cabaret

Following in the footsteps of The Rep’s sold-out smash hits Liberace! and Nobody Lonesome for Me, comes the true story of country music legend Patsy Cline’s remarkable friendship with devoted fan Louise Seger. Filled with two dozen unforgettable hits – including “Crazy,” “I Fall to Pieces,” “Sweet Dreams” and “Walkin’ After Midnight” – Always…Patsy Cline celebrates the life and music of one of the most acclaimed vocalists of the 20th century.

“A song-filled valentine!” -Los Angeles Times

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