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| Madison , WI Dec. 8 - 13 , 2009; Overture Theatre /High Noon Saloon | |
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December 8 - 13 , 2009 Overture Theatre 201 State St. Madison, WI 53703 608-258-4177 TICKETS: Single Tickets: $35 - $75. Subscription Tickets: $31.75 - $71.25. THE WEDNESDAY EVENING SHOW WAS CANCELED DUE TO WEATHER CONDITIONS. SEATING CAPACITY: 2251 SEATING CHART: ![]() THE VENUE: http://www.cityofmadison.comHistory The First Incarnation In 1928, the Capitol Theatre opened its doors on State Street. Designed by the renowned Chicago firm of Rapp & Rapp, the Capitol was a marvelous example of the type of opulent movie houses that were built back in the silent film age. Seating 2,500, the theater's decor had a Moorish/Spanish theme. Uniformed ushers escorted moviegoers to their seats to watch features starring luminaries such as Harold Lloyd and Maurice Chevalier, as well as vaudeville acts like Mae West and Al Jolson. The state of the art building boasted the latest in modern conveniences and, perhaps most wonderful, a Grand Barton theater organ constructed by the Barton Musical Instrument Company of Oshkosh. Over the years, as vaudeville disappeared and television and multiplexes proliferated, the theater entered a long decline. In 1974, Mayor Paul Soglin set the wheels in motion to open a new performing arts center in Madison. ![]() Act Two The Capitol Theater was part of extensive construction and renovation on the 200 block of State Street. Equipped with the latest in theater technology and renamed the Oscar Mayer Theatre, it was the main venue in a complex that also included the smaller Isthmus Playhouse, meeting rooms, and a Crossroads lobby connecting the performing arts venues with the Madison Art Center under the same roof. Opening in 1980, the Madison Civic Center was Madison's home for great arts and entertainment for 23 seasons. Dane County residents were treated to a range of experiences from luminaries like Mikhail Baryshnikov, Kiri Te Kanawa, and Itzhak Perlman, to performances by local arts groups including the Madison Repertory Theatre and the Madison Symphony Orchestra, to free festivals and kids shows in the Crossroads, to the silent film series in which the Grand Barton organ continued to play. ![]() Now Playing In 1998, local businessman W. Jerome Frautschi made the breathtaking gift of $50 million for the development of a cultural arts district in downtown Madison. He established the Overture Foundation to solve the space needs of the city's major arts organizations. Eleven months later, he made the decision that he would donate another $50 million more. At the completion of Phase 1 of construction, the announcement was made that Mr. Frautschi had spent an astonishing $205 million to build this state of the art facility. Internationally famous architect Cesar Pelli was engaged to design the project. It was a challenge to design and construct the facilities within the constraints of a city block in the center of town. The complete facility contains the fabulous Overture Hall, the intimate Playhouse, three black box spaces, the Madison Museum of Contemporary Art, the Wisconsin Academy's James Watrous Gallery, three community galleries, a soaring glass lobby, and the Capitol Theater, returned to its original name. DIRECTIONS: From the east - Interstate 94 Take I-94 west to Highway 30 (straight ahead). From Highway 30, exit right on Highway 151, also known as East Washington Avenue (Look for the "To Capitol" sign). You will be heading straight for the State Capitol building. One block before you reach it, turn right on Webster Street. After 2 downhill blocks, Webster will turn left and become Dayton Street. To park in the State Street/Capitol ramp (# 9 on the Downtown Parking Map), continue 3 blocks on Dayton Street, then turn right onto Carroll Street. Entrance to the ramp is on your left. To park in the Overture Center Ramp (# 5 on the Downtown Parking Map), continue 4 blocks on Dayton Street, which will turn left and become Fairchild Street. Follow Fairchild two blocks to West Washington Ave. Turn right on West Washington. Take the next right on Henry Street, then left on to Mifflin. The ramp entrance will be one half block up on your right. From the north - Interstate 90/94 From the Interstate, exit on Highway 151, also known as East Washington Avenue (Look for the "To Capitol" sign). You will be heading straight for the State Capitol building. One block before you reach it, turn right on Webster Street. After 2 downhill blocks, Webster will turn left and become Dayton Street. To park in the State Street/Capitol ramp (# 9 on the Downtown Parking Map), continue 3 blocks on Dayton Street, then turn right onto Carroll Street. Entrance to the ramp is on your left. To park in the Overture Center Ramp (# 5 on the Downtown Parking Map), continue 4 blocks on Dayton Street, which will turn left and become Fairchild Street. Follow Fairchild two blocks to West Washington Ave. Turn right on West Washington. Take the next right on Henry Street, then left on to Mifflin. The ramp entrance will be one half block up on your right. From the south - Interstate 90 Take Interstate 90 West Exit Highway 12-18 West (the Beltline). From 12-18, exit onto John Nolan Drive north. Follow John Nolan into town. You will cross Lake Monona and see the downtown ahead of you. Exit left onto Broom Street (before you go under Monona Terrace). To park in the Overture Center Ramp (# 5 on the Downtown Parking Map), follow Broom Street north for 6 blocks, then turn right onto Dayton Street. Entrance to the ramp will be one half block up on your right. To park in the State Street/Capitol ramp (# 9 on the Downtown Parking Map), follow Broom Street north for 7 blocks, then turn right on Johnson Street. Follow Johnson 2 blocks, then turn right on Carroll Street. Entrance to the ramp will be on your right. From the west - Highway 18-151; Highway 14; or Highway 12 Heading toward Madison, exit Highway 12-14-18 East (the Beltline). From the Beltline, exit onto John Nolan Drive north. Follow John Nolan into town. You will cross Lake Monona and see the downtown ahead of you. Exit left onto Broom Street (before you go under Monona Terrace). To park in the Overture Center Ramp (# 5 on the Downtown Parking Map), follow Broom Street north for 6 blocks, then turn right onto Dayton Street. Entrance to the ramp will be one half block up on your right. To park in the State Street/Capitol ramp (# 9 on the Downtown Parking Map), follow Broom Street north for 7 blocks, then turn right on Johnson Street. Follow Johnson 2 blocks, then turn right on Carroll Street. Entrance to the ramp will be on your right. RESTAURANTS AND HOTELS: http://www.thedailypage.com/eats/search.php?startsWith=F Restaurants http://hotel-guides.us/wisconsin/overture-center-arts-wi-hotels.html POINTS OF INTEREST: The City of Madison, spectacularly set on an isthmus surrounded by lakes, features Wisconsin's beautiful state capitol building, the unique shops and activities of State Street, and the world renowned University of Wisconsin and its many cultural and sporting events. For the whole family there's the Children's Museum, the Henry Vilas Zoo, UW Geology Museum, and the State Capitol, to name a few! If you are looking for fun places to explore there is Cave of the Mounds, Washburn Observatory, Hinchley Dairy Farm, and UW Arboretum and Olbrich Gardens. 1. Cave of the Mounds Highway 151, Blue Mounds (608) 437-3038 ![]() Discover the magnificent natural treasure and wonderful fun of the Cave of the Mounds, recognized as a national natural landmark. These magnificent caverns, with their jewel -like stalactites and stalagmites, were created millions of years ago by the earth's natural processes. A long buried treasure, the Cave was discovered in 1939 when a quarry blast revealed the entrance to this sparkling underground fairyland. A tour of the Cave, viewing the spectacular crystallized rock formations and shimmering water pools is an awe inspiring, entertaining and educational experience for the whole family. Beautiful gardens, picnic sites, gift shop and tourist center also available. Open year round with tours every 15 minutes daily in the summer from 9am - 7pm; spring and fall open weekdays 10am-4pm with tours every hour and weekends 9am-5pm with tours every 30 minutes; winter (November 15 - March 15) open weekends only - 10am - 4pm with tours every hour. 2. Washburn Observatory 1401 Observatory Drive, Madison (608) 262-9274 courtesy of www.panoramio.com/photo/4414102Come see the stars at Washburn Observatory. Since its founding in 1878 the Washburn Observatory has been open for public stargazing. At one time it was a state-of-the-art facility for astronomical study; today it is still one of the telescopes used by University of Wisconsin space scientists. The observatory is free and open to the public for stargazing on the first and third Wednesday nights of the month if the sky is at least 75 percent clear. No reservations are needed. Call ahead for stargazing conditions! MEDIA: 1. http://host.madison.com/entertainment/music/article_1ae235ee-df65-11de-bf31-001cc4c03286.html Taylor made: 'Grease' role opens doors for 'Idol' winner By KATJUSA CISAR | The Capital Times | kcisar@madison.com | Posted: Thursday, December 3, 2009 5:00 am | Taylor Hicks says shows like his gig at the High Noon Saloon on Friday are "a great way for new fans and old fans to experience me, in a role and then as a singer-songwriter." JOHN DAVID MERCER/AP ARCHIVES After he won American Idol in 2006, Taylor Hicks struggled to sell records at the same rate as other Idols. He may have found his break now with a cameo appearance as Teen Angel in the Broadway production of "Grease," running six days at Overture starting Tuesday, Dec. 8. He's received glowing reviews for his short but scenery-chewing performance. He's piggybacking the "Grease" run with a solo tour. In Madison, he'll play songs from "Idol" and his first two albums at the High Noon Saloon on Friday, Dec. 11. He spoke with 77 Square recently about his first foray into musical theater, the direction of his career and finding dive bars. Did you do musical theater in high school? I never did do musical theater in high school, but I was in a play a couple of times in sixth grade and in eighth, and I think I was Santa Claus both times. I was always just a musician, playing different clubs and stuff like that. But it makes complete sense now 'cause I'm a visual performer as well as a singer. I've been able to get comfortable in it. Do you draw from your own experiences in high school to play a heartthrob like Teen Angel? I was probably more like Kenickie than Teen Angel in high school. But, ultimately, I loved the role of Teen Angel and I'm definitely having fun with it. It's such a signature role, I really wanted to make it my own. How are you doing that? The design of the costumes, the harmonica playing and the R&B horn lines fit my style. I think it updates it to a certain degree, too. What's next after "Grease"? Well, I'm definitely going to write another record. Depending on the roles, there's been some opportunities for TV and film. The Broadway theater run of "Grease" and the success it's had has allowed me to venture out into the TV and acting field and the musical theater field. I just see myself as an entertainer. With the right role or the right record, the sky's the limit. I'll always be a musician, but I definitely think you have to be versatile in this business in order to sustain a career. Any dream roles? (Pause.) It's not Hamlet! (Laughs.) But you never know. How has your first musical theater experience been? Playing off musicians is very similar to being able to play off actors and actresses. You play off of personality as opposed to music. I've enjoyed getting to see how actors and actresses tick. You know, I just kind of soak it all in because it's my first foray. How have you been exploring the cities during the long stops on this tour? Well, obviously all the restaurants and the great food that the city has to offer is one thing, but you know, I kind of find the heartbeat of the city, the dive bars and really cool places that locals like to go. I try to figure out the local flair and the mom-and-pop stuff. Do you see a lot of new fans at your solo shows because of "Grease"? I think it's been a great way for new fans and old fans to experience me, in a role and then as a singer-songwriter. I think it's a really cool way to integrate the record with the Broadway show. 2. ‘Idols’ will make ‘Grease’ extra slick Taylor Hicks, Ace Young give audiences ‘the one that you want’ at Overture Center http://badgerherald.com/artsetc/2009/12/06/idols_will_make_grea.php By Kristina Kleinschmidt Sunday, December 6, 2009 6:37 p.m. The T-birds and Pink Ladies will soon be stopping in town and giving you “the one that you want.” “Grease,” the classic ’50s musical, will be showing at the Overture Center from Dec. 8 to 13. Two “American Idol” contestants are among the cast including season five winner Taylor Hicks as Teen Angel and season five contestant Ace Young playing Danny. In addition to the musical talent, the show boasts Tony Award winning director and choreographer Kathleen Marshall and Tony Award winning scenic designer Derek McLane, along with other Tony nominated creative crewmembers. From the performances to the sets to the lighting, the show is sure to be a hit. Because “Grease” is such a classic, the bar has been set high for the new cast and crew. From the 1978 movie starring Olivia Newton John and John Travolta, to the previous Broadway tour that ran from 1994 to 1998, the crew has a lot to live up to. There will be a fine line drawn by the performers between keeping the characters true and giving them their own flare. “It’s a signature role, but I was definitely given creative freedom to be able to make it my own,” Hicks said. “From the costume design to the writing to the R&B line, there are all kinds of ways that I really wanted to make it signature.” The choreography, sets, costumes and hair developed by the amazing creative crew offer the performers unique ways to make the characters and musical their own. But don’t worry, some of the classic attributes of “Grease” everyone has come to love are still there. “This particular show has songs from the movie. Everyone can identify with and love the songs off the movie, and some of these songs […] are in the show. That’s what makes this show unique in itself,” Hicks said. Some of the songs from the movie that will be performed on stage include “Summer Nights,” “Greased Lightning” and “We Go Together.” “You’re The One That I Want” and “Hopelessly Devoted to You” will also be included. Along with the well-known songs, all of the gang will be there: Rizzo, Frenchy, Kenickie and, of course, Sandy and Danny. Not only will the audience be able to reconnect with their favorite characters, they can also reminisce about their glory days. “Everybody loves the storyline. I think everybody can identify with some of the roles in ‘Grease.’ Everybody has gone through those high school years.” Because the majority of the audience, if not all of the audience, has experienced high school and the friendships that are created there, the cast has the challenge of representing such friendships in a genuine matter. With all of the touring, the cast has become closer and grown as a group, improving the roles with time. “All of the cast members are great. I think you have to get used to the people that you’re working with. The roles develop over time. You do the show so many times that the role does become easier to do,” Hicks said. As this is Taylor Hicks’ first role in a Broadway play, there is a bit of pressure to do well, but he chose the role specifically out of other roles he was offered and it will be a treat for audiences to see how he takes the role and makes it his own. “I wanted to make sure that the […] role that I took was somewhere where I could kinda [sic] get my feet wet in acting and this is a perfect role for me to do that,” Hicks said. “I enjoy my role tremendously, and, of course, when you enjoy your role, that ultimately affects the overall performance of the musical. I think that everyone does that on the show. I think that everyone enjoys their role and it makes for a great musical.” By keeping it familiar, but adding new flare, “Grease” is sure to be a success. With the strong cast and great crew behind them, the audience is in for a fun-filled, high energy, ’50s classic. 3. Isthmus Press http://www.thedailypage.com/daily/article.php?article=27639 Bright, brassy Grease revival warms Overture Center Katie Reiser on Wednesday 12/09/2009 11:50 am American Idol's Taylor Hicks brings his bluesy singing to the role of Teen Idol. Related Events: I've been obsessed with the movie Grease since sixth grade. I've listened to the soundtrack endlessly. My fondness for the film even prompted me to watch the tacky NBC reality series Grease: You're the One that I Want. No blizzard would prohibit me from going to Overture Center and taking in the national touring production of Broadway's most recent revival of Grease. This bright and brassy revival was the perfect antidote to a winter night, and it adds to Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey's original show four songs that appeared in the film version, so fans of the movie will be pleased. Charismatic Dominic Fortuna as disc jockey Vince Fontaine warmed up the crowd with a little charming patter and some Dion. He quickly had the audience dancing in their seats and made the names of neighboring communities somehow sound compelling (Mazomanie became a running joke throughout the evening). After a stylish opening to Barry Gibb's "Grease," the action begins on the first day of school at Rydell High, as members of the Pink Ladies and T-Birds cliques are reunited with their classmates. Sandy (Lauren Ashley Zakrin) and Danny (understudy Mark Raumaker, filling in for American Idol contestant Ace Young) reminisce about their romance in the buoyant "Summer Nights." Then Sandy realizes that Danny is now acting aloof. Clever sets make the transitions between musical numbers swift and smooth as, next, T-Bird wannabe crooner Doody (Jesse JP Johnson) imagines himself as a singing sensation and Marty (sexy Kelly Felthous) sings about her current boyfriend in "Freddy, My Love" while the Pink Ladies cavort in a dreamy pink bedroom. It's a magical moment when Kenickie (another understudy, Preston Ellis) reveals the splendor of his souped up convertible, and his biceps, in the macho and dynamic "Greased Lightin.'" When the car turns around to face the audience, with headlights flashing in front of a background of twinkly stars, you suddenly understand the power and appeal of muscle cars. Ellis, who began the number a bit weakly, became more confident. Sandy and Danny continue to have awkward encounters while pining for each other. The gang gathers at the bleachers where Roger (engaging Will Blum) serenades Jan (Bridie Carroll, who possesses an excellent voice) with an ode to his skills at mooning, and Rizzo (Laura D'Andre) ridicules Sandy for being a prude. The first acts closes with a raucous and catchy "We Go Together." At the school dance, Jan performs "It's Raining on Prom Night" as a duet with a dejected Sandy, who is seen in her bedroom. High jinks ensue at the dance, where Kathleen Marshall's exuberant and flashy choreography is the star of "Born to Hand Jive." After the dance, Zakrin, who has a genuine sweetness about her, showcases her lovely voice on "Hopelessly Devoted to You." When the colorfully coiffed Frenchy (effervescent Kate Morgan Chadwick) decides to abandon her cosmetology dreams, she is serenaded by American Idol winner Taylor Hicks as Teen Angel, who has a truly spectacular and sparkly entrance for "Beauty School Dropout." His bluesy voice brings a distinctive quality to the role, and Soul Patrol members will be glad to see that he busts out the harmonica and some of his signature dance moves. Raumaker did his best work as Danny with the melancholy "Sandy," after he bungles a date at the drive-in. Later, in Jan's rec room, Rizzo worries that she's knocked up and belts out "There are Worse Things I Could Do." D'Andre is slightly stiff when acting, but she has a powerful voice. Danny joins the track team to woo Sandy, but she dons skintight pants and teases her hair to win her man in "You're the One That I Want." In my heart of hearts, I know you shouldn't change for a man, but I have to admit the sexy Sandy is too cool to resist. The volume is super loud, and from my seat near the front, I was a little distracted by the microphones visible on some cast members' foreheads like high-tech bindis. But the show is zippy and colorful, and the appealing cast is talented. I'm not a huge Taylor Hicks fan, so his song tacked on after the curtain calls felt a little forced to me. But devotees will be happy to get that bonus performance. 4. Ensemble cast makes "Grease" memorable at the Overture by Brian Kaufman on 12/11/2009 1:00pm Tuesday evening my wife and I braved the mounting winter storm to attend Grease at the Overture Center. Before I start on the show I want to mention the quality of the Overture Center itself. If you've never attended a show there, you owe it to yourself to do so. The staff was extremely friendly and helpful, we were able to buy beer and wine at reasonable prices and take them into the auditorium with us and the seats were spacious with more than ample leg and shoulder room. The show itself started before the opening curtain, as the audience was entertained by radio disc jockey Vince Fontaine (Dominic Fortuna) performing musical numbers from the fifties and interacting with the crowd. Very much like a warm-up comedian before the live taping of a sitcom Dominic worked the crowd with great flair, taking jabs at the odd names of local towns (Mazomanie) and inviting the audience to participate in singing and dancing, all while exuding the slightly-sleazy charm you'd expect of a small-town radio DJ. I was especially impressed that he picked my wife, Kim, to stand up and demonstrate the twist, calling her a "knock out" and winning points with this reviewer. In all seriousness, the pre-show entertainment was an excellent way to infuse the crowd with energy and segue into the 1950s setting of Grease. If you've never seen Grease in either its theatrical or movie incarnations it follows the lives of a group of high-school students in the 1950s. It's infused with all the themes that setting evokes: music, muscle cars, conformity, rebellion, and teen romance. More subtly, it examines the oxymoronic pressure within the 1950s counter-culture to conform to rebellion against cultural norms. This pressure to conform drives the main narrative thrust of the show, the romance between greaser Danny Zuko (played on Tuesday by understudy Mark Raumaker) and “good girl” Sandra Dumbrowski (Lauren Ashley Zakrin). After a summer romance, the two unexpectedly meet again on the first day of their senior year at Rydell High. Danny, concerned with his tough-guy image, coldly brushes off Sandra's affections, setting up the main conflict for the play as they struggle to reconcile. While Danny and Sandy's story comprise the narrative framework for Grease, a number of sub-plots surrounding their friends fill out the story. These sub-plots are where Grease really shines. While Raumaker and Zakrin both play their parts ably and display outstanding singing ability, it is the ensemble cast that makes Grease memorable. Of special note are Laura D'Andre as Betty Rizzo, Jesse J.P. Johnson as Doody, and Will Blum as Roger. They bring the lion’s share of the energy, humor and poignancy of this performance of Grease and provide needed thrust to a story that might otherwise drag. While American Idol winner Taylor Hicks looms large in the advertising for Grease his appearances are limited to the dream sequence number “Beauty School Dropout” and a post-curtain call performance of one the blues-rock songs for which he is famous. Hicks’ crooning seems out of place in this performance and was largely underwhelming, but he doesn’t harm the outstanding performances of the rest of the cast, and he would be an added treat to American Idol fans. I recommend Grease to fans of the movie, fans of musicals in general, and anyone aching for a bit of 1950s nostalgia. http://www.dane101.com/arts/2009/12/11/theater_review_ensemble_cast_makes_grease_memorable_at_the_overture SOUL PATROL MEMORIES: courtesy of FunkyTaylorFan1. BadgerGirl25: have to mention that Grease is AMAZING...if you live in WI, check it out this weekend. Taylor Hicks is great and Ace Young is Unbelieveable~ Snow Day Fun , taken by Taylor's professional photographer2. Turns out, Grease IS the word! OMGOMGOMGOMG, you guys! I just got home from seeing Grease at The Overture Center. Let me just start by saying... SHE-RAH! I made it downtown and back safely AGAIN! This time in concert traffic on tundra covered roads that would make those Ice Road Trucker guys quake in their woolies! That personal triumph aside, Grease was AMAZING!!!!!! I got tickets so that I could see Taylor Hicks from American Idol (I voted for you EVERY WEEK, Tay-Tay!). The evening turned out to be all I hoped for and more. First of all, my seat was THIRD ROW CENTER. That's right! I was court side, People! Any closer and I would have been in the orchestra pit! Taylor was astounding like I knew he would be, but get this... No one told me who was playing the John Travolta role.... ACE YOUNG! Also from American Idol. He was so great in the role-what a voice! Thank God they were only in one song together or I would have broken my fool neck trying to gawk at them both at the same time. And then after the play, Taylor came out and sang a song from his new album. I can't tell you how perfect the night was. I haven't been this happy in a long time. And on the way home...a huge shooting star. I know. It's like a Hallmark movie or something. Sigh... I really got my Idol geek on tonight! Off to bed now. I'm sure to have sweet dreams! Hope you do too------------------------------------------------------------ courtesy of FunkytaylorFanMEDIA BLITZ For Thursday December 10, 2009 1. 7:50 am Live phone interview WIBA (news/talk) DOWNLOAD AVAILABLE http://www.wiba.com/cc-common/mainheadlines3.html?feed=328560&article=6228342 2. 8:30 am Live in studio, with performance, WMMM 105.5(rock) “Jonathan & Kitty in the Morning” http://www2.1055triplem.com/listen/american-idol-taylor-hicks-visits-triple-m The Audio/ DOWNLOAD AVAILABLE http://www.1055triplem.com/ 3. Taped in studio interview, WOLX (hits) DOWNLOAD AVAILABLE “Fletch and Heather in the Morning” Click under Fletch Tube for a video promo http://www.wolx.com/ 4. Taped in studio interview, Q106.3 (country) . “Jason and Nicole in the Morning” DOWNLOAD AVAILABLE http://www.q106.com/content/Jason-and-Nicole-11.html 5. ABC/FOX 47for taped interview DOWNLOAD AVAILABLE OF THE SNOWBALL FIGHT http://www.fox47.com/ MADISON (WMSN) -- Forget Summer lovin', the cast of the new Broadway production of "GREASE" was lovin' Winter Wednesday. The major snowstorm that blanketed most of Dane County, forced the cancellation of the show Wednesday night, so some cast members headed outside and had a snowball fight. Some enjoyed it more than others. "This is COLD!" said Ace Young, before scampering inside. ![]() Young, a finalist on American Idol during season 5, recently joined the cast as Danny Zuko. Idol winner Taylor Hicks plays Teen Angel. ![]() The show did go on Tuesday night, iin spiteof the storm rolling in. Only 400 of the 2000 ticket holders showed. Organizers made the very rare decision to call of Wednesday's show. |
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