The Springer Theatricals professional touring production of “Route 66” will be presented live on the stage of The Ritz Theater, 306 W. Main in Blytheville on Saturday, March 18, 2017, at 7:00 pm. It is the fourth program of the 2016-2017 Series sponsored by The Arts Council of Mississippi County.
Take a dollop of “Grease” and mix in some “Pump Boys and Dinetttes” along with a generous dose of “Forever Plaid” and you’ve got the high-octane fun of “ROUTE 66”! Beginning with the sounds of 1950s Chicago and traveling along the ‘Main Street of America’ to the California coast with the surf music of the 1960s, this exciting musical revue features 34 of the greatest ‘Rock ‘n’ Road’ hits of the 20th century. Songs include “Dead Man’s Curve,” “King of the Road,” “Little Old Lady from Pasadena,” “Beep Beep,” “Six Days on the Road,” “Little GTO,” “Fun, Fun, Fun,” and many more. Get your kicks on Route 66 with this smash coast-to-coast hit musical revue.
Take a dollop of “Grease” and mix in some “Pump Boys and Dinetttes” along with a generous dose of “Forever Plaid” and you’ve got the high-octane fun of “ROUTE 66”! Beginning with the sounds of 1950s Chicago and traveling along the ‘Main Street of America’ to the California coast with the surf music of the 1960s, this exciting musical revue features 34 of the greatest ‘Rock ‘n’ Road’ hits of the 20th century. Songs include “Dead Man’s Curve,” “King of the Road,” “Little Old Lady from Pasadena,” “Beep Beep,” “Six Days on the Road,” “Little GTO,” “Fun, Fun, Fun,” and many more. Get your kicks on Route 66 with this smash coast-to-coast hit musical revue.
“Route 66” is an off-Broadway success which offers unique musical theatre entertainment. The professional touring production will feature outstanding vocalists and instrumentalists live on stage performing these nostalgic hits from the past. Previous programs presented at The Ritz which were staged by Springer Theatricals include “A Closer Walk with Patsy Cline,” “Honky Tonk Angels,” “The Taffetas” and “Tuna Christmas,” among others. This production promises to deliver the same high quality performance as this troupe continues its’ current national tour.
The evening will kick off with a Gala Meet the Artist Reception at The Ritz from 5:30-6:30 PM which is open to Arts Council Patrons, Sponsors and Advance Ticket Holders. So plan to get your tickets now and enjoy the whole evening!
The evening will kick off with a Gala Meet the Artist Reception at The Ritz from 5:30-6:30 PM which is open to Arts Council Patrons, Sponsors and Advance Ticket Holders. So plan to get your tickets now and enjoy the whole evening!
Advance tickets, which also provide admission to the gala reception, are available for only $20.00 each at The Ritz, and the night of the show tickets will be $25.00 at the door. Children twelve and under are admitted free with an adult. For additional information about this or any Arts Council event, please call (870) 762-1744, or visit the website www.artsmissco.org.