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Presented by Artists Lounge Live

Country Sunshine: The Legendary Ladies of Nashville With Katie Deal

September 8 – October 29, 2023

Stackner Cabaret

Approximate Running Time: 2 hours and 10 minutes including one intermission
Recommended Age: 12 and up


The Women Who Made Music City

Celebrate the queens of classic country as award-winner Katie Deal honors a mighty lineage of artists: Loretta Lynn, Tammy Wynette, Dolly Parton, Reba McEntire, and more! Seen previously in Milwaukee Rep's Back Home Again: On the Road with John Denver, Deal leads a band of superb musicians and shares heartwarming stories with authentic southern charm. Sing along to hits including "Stand By Your Man," "Crazy," "Harper Valley PTA," "Jolene" and "Coal Miner's Daughter."

"Deal shines when she sings.” – Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel


Executive Producers
John Halechko & Marc Colletti

Associate Producers
Susan & Howard Hopwood • Lynda Johnson

Part of the David Kundert Stackner Season

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Reviews

“A singing tribute to great voices…filled with hits…fans of the country side of Taylor Swift would find a lot to enjoy here.”
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
“The Ladies definitely rule in this highly entertaining homage to many of country music’s great singers and songwriters.”
Shepherd Express
“From the moment she walks onstage and says, “howdy,” it’s impossible to resist Deal’s effervescence.”
TotalTheater
“Great country music hits…a magnificent singer…90 minutes of some of the greatest country songs of all time”
LeaveItToBegel
“Katie Deal is the real deal… powered… by a first-class band”
UrbanMilwaukee

Artists

Headshot photo of Katie Deal
Katie Deal
Starring / Guitar
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Headshot photo of
Katie Deal
Starring / Guitar
Jeff Hamann
Band Leader / Bass
Johnny Rodgers
Piano / Vocals
Bob Monagle
Guitars
Terry Smirl
Drums
Kristin Doty
Supporting Vocals
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Jeff Hamann
Band Leader / Bass
Johnny Rodgers
Piano / Vocals
Bob Monagle
Guitars
Terry Smirl
Drums
Kristin Doty
Supporting Vocals

Creative Team

Katie Deal
Writer
Angela Ingersoll
Writer / Director
Michael Ingersoll
Director
Jason Ellis
Band Arrangements
Aaron Lichamer
Lighting Designer
Sydney Smith
Production Coordinator
Laura Braza
Line Producer
María Amenábar Farias
Line Producer
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Katie Deal
Writer
Angela Ingersoll
Writer / Director
Michael Ingersoll
Director
Jason Ellis
Band Arrangements
Aaron Lichamer
Lighting Designer
Sydney Smith
Production Coordinator
Laura Braza
Line Producer
María Amenábar Farias
Line Producer

* Member of Actors' Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States.