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'Cats' coming to Bonners Ferry
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August 7, 2012 |
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The cast of
"Cats" know they have a lot to prove
when they liven the Becker Auditorium
this Thursday and Friday evening. |
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 "Cats"
is a wondrous musical composed by Andrew Lloyd
Webber, based on T.S. Eliot's "Old Possum's Book
of Practical Cats."
Since its Broadway debut in 1982, it's garnered
numerous milestones, including a Tony for Best
Musical.
It'll set another milestone Thursday evening,
when
Bonners Ferry Summer Youth Theatre opens "Cats,
A Musical Revue" on a two-night run at the
Becker Auditorium.
The cast knows they are following on the heels
of one of the best local theater productions in
recent memory in Bonners Ferry, last week's
outstanding "The Wizard of Oz." None are overly
concerned; they've worked as hard and as long as
that stellar cast ... in fact, many of the
"Cats" cast members also performed in "The
Wizard of Oz."
As with last week's production, "Cats: A Musical
Revue" has been developed under the hands of
artistic director David Carpenter, director and
choreographer Charena Branscum and music
director Sara Owinyo, who, with their energy,
drive and optimism, have brought out the utmost
abilities of every cast member.
The audiences were good for the three night run
of "The Wizard of Oz," but their were ample
empty seats for more to enjoy the awesome talent
of the cast and crew, Boundary County students
all, some veterans of the local stage, others
making their theatrical debut.
Each would like nothing more than to see a
standing-room-only audience; they know all who
come will enjoy the experience. Many who told
their friends about the "Wizard of Oz" heard,
"Wow, I wish I'd have gone!"
If you miss "Cats," you'' feel even worse when
your friends regale you with stories of how
wonderful it was.
"Cats" ran on Broadway for 18 years, a record.
On stage at the Becker Auditorium, you only have
two nights; miss them and you miss out.
"Cats,
A Musical Revue," takes the stage
at 7 p.m. Thursday and Friday in the Becker
Auditorium at Bonners Ferry High School. Tickets
are $8 for adults, $5 for students and seniors,
available at the doors, which open at 6:30 p.m.
Here's a sneak peek at just some of what you'll
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... And
everyone knows that where you find
"Cats," you'll find mice as well ... but
none cuter than these! |
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