October 13, 2005
For Immediate Release
For more information:
Megan Laurie
(801) 863-7149
Written by:
Garrett McGuire
(801) 863-8504
UVSC to Produce "Leader of the Pack"
For the first time in Utah Ellie Greenwich’s musical, “Leader of the Pack” will be produced by the Utah Valley State College department of theatrical arts for stage and screen. “Leader of the Pack” will show October 27-29 and November 1-5. All shows will begin at 7:30 p.m. at the Ragan Theater located in the Sorensen Center.
The musical, which will cast 22 UVSC students, follows the life of songwriter Ellie Greenwich. The show will feature a live jazz band from the UVSC music department and will be operated completely by UVSC students.
“This music fits between the 50s innocent music and the hippy era of psychedelic pop. It was a time before the Vietnam War and after the Korean War. Elvis was still on the scene and the Beatles were starting to hit America” said James Arrington, UVSC professor and director of the musical. “Many people, even those who were born after this period, can hum the melodies to these songs.”
Tickets are $6 for UVSC students, $8 for children, other students and seniors and $10 general admission. Tickets can be purchased at Campus Connection or by calling (801) 863-8797.
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Photo Caption: Amberly Hermansen plays 60s songwriter Ellie Greenwich and John Fifield takes the role of her husband and co-writer, Jeff Barry.