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2016-2017 Season Announced by Footlighters Inc.

FLI_logoThe Footlighters have announced their 2016-2017 Season.

Productions include:

HAIR
Directed by Jennifer & Jered Ryan
Sept. 8-24, 2016

PLAY ON!
Directed by Jennifer Richardson
Nov. 5-19, 2016

SIDE SHOW
Directed by Bill Geraghty
Feb. 16-March 4

ALL SHOOK UP
Directed by Emily Carroll
May 4-20, 2017

For more information visit www.footlighters.org.

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Cast Announced for MY WAY at Footlighters Inc.

FLI_logoThe Footlighter’s, Inc. is excited to announce the cast of its May 2016 production of MY WAY: A Musical Tribute to Frank Sinatra. The production will run May 5-21 at the Stained Glass Theatre, 802 York St., Newport, Ky.

The cast of four will feature Emily Carroll-Martin, Lynn Ollman, Robin Baker, and Rick Kramer.

The production team for MY WAY: A Musical Tribute to Frank Sinatra include:

  • Peggy Kenney and Robert Weidle, Directors
  • Madelyn Setterberg and Clayton Castle, Producers
  • Lauren Crawford, Choreographer
  • Rick Davis, Music Director

Show Description:

Ol’ Blue Eyes lives again for a night in this nostalgic song-and-dance revue. “My Way” celebrates the pivotal moments in Sinatra’s life. From the swinging ’40s to the bright lights of Vegas in the ’60s and beyond, MY WAY incorporates songs pulled from throughout the Chairman of the Board’s musical career. The cast of talented singers will perform everyone’s favorite numbers, including “Strangers in the Night,” “I’ve Got You Under My Skin,” “Fly Me to the Moon” and of course, “New York, New York.”

MY WAY: A Musical Tribute to Frank Sinatra will be performed at the Stained Glass Theatre. Tickets are available online at footlighters.org or by calling the box office at 859-652-3849.

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Auditions Announced for MY WAY at Footlighters Inc.

FLI_logoThe Footlighter’s, Inc. is excited to announce auditions for its May 2016 production of MY WAY: A Musical Tribute to Frank Sinatra.

Auditions will be held on Jan. 17 and 18 from 7pm-9pm, with callbacks being held on Jan. 19, beginning at 7pm. Auditions and callbacks will take place at the Stained Glass Theatre, 802 York St. in Newport, KY.

  • Must prepare 16-32 bars of a song in the style of Frank Sinatra OR you may prepare a Frank Sinatra song that is not “My Way” or “New York, New York.”
  • An accompanist will be provided.
  • Sign up for an audition time here:
    http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0448aeae2babfc1-audition
  • The show features four adult singers with strong vocal presence and the ability to sing tight harmonies: two women (a soprano and alto) and two men (a tenor and bass).

Ol’ Blue Eyes lives again for a night in this nostalgic song-and-dance revue. “My Way” celebrates the pivotal moments in Sinatra’s life. From the swinging ’40s to the bright lights of Vegas in the ’60s and beyond, MY WAY incorporates songs pulled from throughout the Chairman of the Board’s musical career. The cast of talented singers will perform everyone’s favorite numbers, including “Strangers in the Night,” “I’ve Got You Under My Skin,” “Fly Me to the Moon” and of course, “New York, New York.”

Show dates are May 5-21, 2016.

Producers: Madelyn Setterburg and Clayton Castle

Co-directed by Peggy Kenney and Robert Weidle

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PICNIC Runs Jan. 14-30

FLI_Picnic promoPICNIC
Footlighters Inc.
Jan. 14-30
Newport

Directed by Dennis Murphy

Cast: Justin Spencer  as Hal, Amanda Emmons-Shumate  as Madge, Kristy Rucker as Flo, Erin Miller  as Millie, Sam Kerns as Alan, Linda Roll as Helen, Rose Vanden Eynden as Rosemary, Chris Bishop as Howard, Christian Straub  as Bomber, Gretchen Gantner as Irma & Ilona Piaskowy as Christine

“In a small town, all dreams seem big…” It’s a balmy Labor Day in the American heartland, and a group of women are preparing for the annual town picnic…but they’ll have to lay a lot on the line before they can lay out the checkered cloths. When a handsome young drifter named Hal arrives, his combination of uncouth manners and titillating charm stirs up everything. Sensual, charming, passionate and delightfully funny, PICNIC is a timeless American classic about life, about love, about dreams…and about the line between restraint and desire.

  • Thu-Sat, Jan. 14-16 at 8pm
  • Sun, Jan. 17 at 2pm
  • Thu-Sat, Jan. 21-23 at 8pm
  • Sun, Jan. 24 at 2pm
  • Wed-Sat, Jan. 27-30 at 8pm
    Sign language interpreted performances are Jan. 15 & 24

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Cast Announced for JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR at Footlighters

FLI_logoThe Footlighters are excited to announce the cast for JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR. (Our third show, running March 10-26, 2016)

  • Robert Breslin – Jesus
  • Nick Horton – Judas
  • Jenni Sheets – Mary
  • Mitch Ruth – Pilate
  • Jon Vater – Caiaphas
  • Robert Weidle – Annas
  • Gary Rogers – Herod
  • Kevin Breslin – Simon
  • Andy Vest – Peter

Ensemble (In alphabetical order):

  • Deaney Baum
  • Adrianna Boris
  • Tara Bridge
  • Amanda Emmons Shumate
  • Henry Fanfsing
  • Gregory Good
  • Rick Hunt
  • Dana Kisor
  • Katie McCarthy
  • Laura Petracco
  • Nate Pucke
  • Justin Stallkamp
  • Renee Stoltzfus (Dance Capt)
  • Chris Toney
  • Monica Weber
  • Jeff Weinkam
  • Aubrey Wilson

Directed by Bill Geraghty, performances run March 10-26. For more information visit http://www.footlighters.org/show.php?show_id=53049.

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