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BUDDY: THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY

September 10 - November 2, 2008

Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story is a rock ‘n’ roll journey through the life of the legendary singer/songwriter Buddy Holly, who shot to stardom in 1957, only to be tragically killed in a plane crash two years later on the day legend says “the music died.” Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story features a score full of over twenty classic toe-tapping tunes from Buddy Holly, the Big Bopper and Ritchie Valens including “Peggy Sue,” “That’ll Be the Day,” “La Bamba” and “Chantilly Lace”. From his first recording contract and move to New York to his fatal tour of Midwest America, Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story explains how, in just three short years, he changed the face of popular music forever.

Chris Jones of the Chicago Tribune said Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story is “A terrific production! The immensely popular jukebox musical makes even Drury Lane’s chandeliers swing!”.

“The production has a Broadway-like presence. The customers fairly leaped to their feet to give the show a standing ovation!” raved Dan Zeff of Copley Papers.

PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE:

Performance Days Times Prices

Wednesday 2:00 & 7:30 $45.00

Thursday 7:30 $45.00

Friday 8:00 $55.00

Saturday 2:00 & 8:00 $55.00

Sunday 2:00 $55.00

Sunday 6:00 $45.00

Special Student Rate of $30 for most performances.

FOR TICKETS OR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Call The Drury Lane Box Office At (312) 642-2000
Or Visit TicketMaster

GROUPS OF 15 OR MORE:
Call The Drury Lane Box Office At (312) 642-2000

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MEET ME IN ST LOUIS

November 12 - January 4, 2009

Travel back to the turn of the century St. Louis, where the World's Fair is coming soon - and so is a world of changes for the Smith family. While older sisters Rose and Esther dream of happily-ever-after with their handsome beaus, the younger girls, Agnes and Tootie, spend their hours dreaming up mischief. When their father announces the family is moving to New York, will all those dreams become one big nightmare? Featuring show-stopping dance numbers and a treasured score, Meet Me in St. Louis includes the beloved songs "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas," "The Boy Next Door," and "The Trolley Song”.