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Tuesday, April 14, 2009

"Norman Rockwell’s American Paradise" - On Stage This Weekend

My pal Melanie sends along news about a show that runs this weekend. I saw this one a few years ago and loved it!
CYAC PRESENTS NORMAN ROCKWELL'S AMERICAN PARADISE

"Wouldn't it be wonderful to have enough?"


The only musical fully sanctioned by the Norman Rockwell Foundation, brings to life 27 works by the famed artist and cover
illustrator for the Saturday Evening Post.

Spanning five decades of America with poignant moments of pure Americana, Rockwell portrayed the nation with hope, joy and self-effacing dignity. With music deftly created in the styles of the past, Mark Scarpelli and Dan Kehde honor the American icon with humor, pathos, and a deep respect for the pure genius of the artist.

Featuring a cast of more than 30 talented singers and actors, Norman Rockwell’s American Paradise showcases such famous paintings as The Plumbers, The Tatooist, Right To Know, Girl In the Mirror,
The Prom Dress and many, many more.

April 16-18, 23-25 at 8 p.m.
Sunday matinee April 19 at 2 p.m.
WVSU Capitol Center Theater
123 Summers Street, Charleston
Tickets $9.50 Adults, $5.50 Student/Seniors
The show cleverly brings to life a number of Rockwell's famous paintings. The songs are a lot of fun, the staging is clever, and if you're a fan of the painter, you'll want to see this show.

And if you're not a fan of Rockwell - what the heck is your problem?

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