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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."

Musical Regional Premiere

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