The Musical Theatre treasure ANNIE GET YOUR GUN opens at Plaza Theatre Company beginning February 4th
January 21st, 2011
Plaza Theatre Company is proud to announce the opening of ANNIE GET YOUR GUN on February 4th, 2011. The production will play Plaza’s newly renovated theatre at 111 S. Main Street in Cleburne, TX opening on February 4th and playing through March 12th, 2011. The show will be the 41st produced by Plaza Theatre Company since it’s inception in November of 2006.
“ANNIE GET YOUR GUN is Americana at it’s very best”. says JaceSon Barrus, Plaza’s Artistic Director and Co-Producer, “Any story that blends romance, show business, the old American Wild West and the unforgettable music of Irving Berlin has to make for an extraordinary night at the theatre, and ANNIE GET YOU GUN doesn’t disappoint”.
The story of ANNIE GET YOUR GUN is a fictionalized version of famed American sharpshooter Annie Oakley and her exploits with the celebrated Buffalo Bill and his Wild West show. Set to the immortal music of Irving Berlin, the show contains such musical theatre classics as, “There’s No Business Like Show Business”, “Doin’ What Comes Naturally”, “You Can’t Get a Man With a Gun”, “They Say It’s Wonderful”, “My Defenses Are Down” and “Anything You Can Do”.
To bring ANNIE GET YOUR GUN to life on the Plaza stage, Plaza producers have hired a phenomenal production team with credentials from all over the Metroplex. Kyle Macy directs the show with musical direction by Kristin Spires, choreography by Eddie Floresca, Stage Management by Shauna Lewis and Aaron Dawn Schultz and Tabitha Barrus as Dance Captain. Costume design is by Tina Barrus, Set design by JaceSon Barrus, Lighting design by Cameron and JaceSon Barrus, Props by Milette Siler and Sound design by Aaron Siler.
The cast for ANNIE GET YOU GUN is: (double cast where noted)
| Annie Oakley |
– Daron Cockerell |
| Frank Butler |
– JaceSon Barrus |
| Buffalo Bill Cody |
– Aaron Siler |
| Tommy Keeler |
– Jonathan Metting |
| Winnie Tate |
– Natalie Willingham / Betsy Wilson |
| Dolly Tate |
– Kristi Taylor |
| Charlie Davenport |
– Jay Lewis |
| Mac |
– Glen Turner |
| Foster Wilson / Pawnee Bill |
– James Long |
| Mrs. Wilson |
– Sherry Clark |
| Mac |
– Glen Turner |
| Sitting Bull |
– Solomon Abah |
| Nelson |
– Cameron Barrus |
| Jessie |
– Lillie Dewar / Dana Siler |
| Little Jake |
– Eden Grace Barrus |
| The Company |
– Suzi Hanford
– Lauren Walker
– Jillian Turner
– Jennifer Fortson
– Tabitha Barrus
– Amy Lee Reynolds
– Kasi Hollowell
– Abi Benke
– Aaron Yang
– Ben Midkiff
– Devlin Pollock
– Eduardo Aguilar
– Zack Fountain
– Auston McIntosh
– Lloyd Ekpo
– Drew Sifford / Daniel Scott Robinson |
Additionally, ANNIE GET YOUR GUN will be featured as Plaza Theatre Company’s annual “Valentine’s Day” production. As in year’s past, Plaza will present a performance of the show on February 14th. The evening will include a full meal served at The Lemon Sisters, dessert, dancing, the show and a gift. Tickets are still available for this special event.
As mentioned, ANNIE GET YOUR GUN will play Plaza Theatre Company from February 4th thru March 12th, 2011 on Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings at 7:30pm with Saturday afternoon matinees at 3pm. Ticket prices are $15 for Adults, $13 for Seniors and Students and $12 for children Reservations are recommended and can be made by calling 817-202-0600 or visiting the Plaza Box Office between the hours of 10am and 6pm Monday thru Saturday.
