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Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story
By Alan Janes and Rob Bettinson
August 15 - September 14, 2008
Playhouse on the Square
This musical tribute celebrates Buddy Holly's dramatic rise from local entertainer to international phenomenon. Reflecting his musical development from country and western through doo wop to rock 'n roll, this bittersweet story follows Buddy's humble beginnings in Lubbock, Texas to his last concert on that fateful night in 1959 in Clear Lake, Iowa. The day the music died may have happened nearly fifty years ago, but audiences can once again rock and roll with the legendary icon who provided unforgettable, enduring favorites like "Peggy Sue," "Oh Boy," and "That’ll Be the Day."
Sponsored by Sue & Frank Guarino
Cast
- Buddy Holly: Todd Meredith
- Hipockets Duncan: Sam Weakley
- Joe B. Maudlin: CJ Manning
- Jerry Allison: Timmy Barron
- Tommy/Nikky Sullival: Brennan Villines
- Vi Petty: Renee Kemper
- Norman Petty: Eric Duhon
- Richie Valens et al.: Chris McCollum
- Big Bopper et al.: Andrew Moore
- Maria Elena et al.: Stephanie Faatz
- Clearlake MC et al.: Kevin Murphy
- Apollo Singer: Jackie Murray
- Apollo Man: Darrin Miller
- Male ensemble: Stephen Andrew Parker
- Female ensemble: Amber Snyder
- Aunt Santiago: Jennifer Henry
Production Team
- Director: Emily Wells
- Music Director: Renee Kemper
- Stage Manager: Melinda Bott
- Asst. Stage Manager: Amanda Wiley
- Set Designer: Tim McMath
- Technical Director: Jay Morris
- Lighting Designer: Ben Wheeler
- Costume Designer: Rebecca Powell
- Sound Designer: Rory Dale
