“Forever Plaid” is one of the most popular and successful musicals in recent memory. When most of us think of the ‘50s, we think of rock ‘n’ roll, hot rods, Elvis and D.A. haircuts, but there was a flip side to this era. There was a side of harmony, innocence and the sincerity of dreams. This was a period when four-part guy groups harmonized their way across the airwaves of the country. Throughout the land, they would stand at a quartet of microphones, crooning a multitude of chaperoned prom-goers into dreamy romance.
This deliciously goofy revue centers on four such young men. They met in high school, discovered their shared affection for music and entertaining and got together and dreamed of becoming like their idols. They became “Forever Plaid” and after years of rehearsing in the basement, performing at family gatherings, supermarket openings and proms, they finally land their first big gig. On their way to pick up their custom-made plaid tuxedos, their car is slammed by a school bus filled with teens on their way to see the Beatles on the Ed Sullivan Show.
The members of “Forever Plaid” were killed instantly, but through the power of harmony and the expanding holes in the ozone layer, they are now miraculously revived for the posthumous chance to fulfill their dreams and perform the show that never was.
Singing in the closest of harmony and executing their charmingly outlandish choreography with over zealous precision, the Plaids are guaranteed to entertain, with a program of beloved songs and delightful patter that will keep audiences rolling in the aisles when they’re not humming along to some of the great nostalgic pop hits of the ‘50s including, “Three Coins in a Fountain,” “16 Tons,” “No Not Much,” “Love is a Many Splendored Thing,” and many more. The talented cast includes Garrett Finley, Tom Lund, Joe Roselund and Jeremy Wind. The production is under the direction of Michael Davies, with musical direction by Greg Finley and Jack Matson and choreography by Kamber Moen.
“Forever Plaid” opens on August 3 and runs through September 1, with 8 p.m. performances every Friday and Saturday night as well as 1 p.m. matinees on Sundays. Tickets are $11 to $17 each and reservations may be made by calling the Canyon Theatre Guild box office. There will be limited seating at tables on the stage priced at $24 to $27, which will include coffee and dessert. These very select seats will bring you into the action of the show and promise to be in high demand. The New York Post called “Forever Plaid,” “Screamingly funny, entirely enchanting, utterly entertaining, awesome!… will put a smile on your face, a hum in your throat and a tap to your feet.” So don’t miss these “Moments to Remember” – make your reservations now.
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