A favourite family musical is returning to the stage in Burnaby in November – and two New Westminster residents are front and centre.
Align Entertainment is remounting its hit show from last year, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, for another run at the Michael J. Fox Theatre from Nov. 3 to 18. The musical, with lyrics by Tim Rice and music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, is back by popular demand after its initial run proved to be a big hit with local audiences.
It stars two New Westminster residents, both of whom appeared in the original production: Stuart Barkley as Joseph and Katie-Rose Connors as the Narrator.
Barkley has been seen on numerous stages in the region, including three summers at Theatre Under The Stars and as Enjolras in the Arts Club Theatre production of Les Misérables. Connors, a recent graduate of Capilano University’s musical theatre program, has appeared in multiple shows with Exit 22 and has also worked with Play on Words Productions and Arbutus Studio.
The show, for those unfamiliar with it, is set in ancient Egypt and based on the biblical story of Joseph and his 11 brothers, following the hero’s rags-to-riches journey – and, of course, his coat of many colours. Webber’s music – including such familiar and singable tunes as Close Every Door and Go Go Go Joseph - runs the gamut of styles, from jazz to western to Elvis Presley-style rock’n’roll, and the performers are backed by a full live orchestra.
This production is directed by Chad Matchette, with musical director Kevin Michael Cripps and choreographer Melissa Turpin.
Other New West residents in the show includeRobin Sukorokoff, who is featured as Jacob, along with Dimitrios Stephanoy and Bronwyn Williams.
As with all Align Entertainment productions, the show is promising “Broadway quality entertainment at an affordable price for all ages.”
“Align Entertainment’s goal is to provide affordable, memorable and high-calibre family-friendly theatre in the Lower Mainland,” a company press release says.
See www.alignentertainment.ca for details and tickets.
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What: Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, a returning hit from Align Entertainment
Where: Michael J. Fox Theatre, 7373 MacPherson Ave.
When: Nov. 3 to 18, with evening shows Thursdays through Saturdays at 8 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. School matinee Nov. 6 at noon.
Tickets: Regular $39, students/seniors $27, Thrifty Thursday prices all seats $25; school matinee $15.
More details: www.alignentertainment.ca.
