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The Grand Opera House and Rising Star Theatre Company presents One of the Most Enduring Shows of All Time
by Nick Halder, Executive and Artistic Director, Grand Opera House
The Grand Opera House and Rising Star Theatre Company presents Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. Beloved by generations, Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s reimagining of the Biblical story of Joseph, his father Jacob, eleven brothers and the coat of many colors has been entertaining audiences for over fifty-years. Performances begin June 9th, running Thursday, Fridays, and Saturdays at 7:30pm and Sundays at 2:00pm through June 18th.
Told entirely through song with the help of a main character Narrator (Kristina Castañeda), the musical follows preferred son Joseph (Mike Grant). After being sold into slavery by his brothers, he ingratiates himself with Egyptian noble Potiphar (Jeremiah Winkler), but ends up in jail after refusing the amorous advances of Potiphar’s wife (Carrie Lohrmann). While imprisoned, Joseph discovers his ability to interpret dreams, and he soon finds himself in front of the mighty but troubled, Elvis-inspired, Pharaoh (Brandon Golden). Joseph’s solution to Egypt’s famine elevates him to Pharaoh’s right-hand man and reunites him with his family.
The magical musical is full of catchy songs in a variety of styles, from a parody of French ballads (“Those Canaan Days”), to country-western (“One More Angel in Heaven”) and calypso (“Benjamin Calypso”), along with the unforgettable classics “Any Dream Will Do” and “Close Every Door.” Filled with great music, laughter, joy, and heart this sparkling show is sure to leave audiences wanting more!
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is directed by Nick Halder and choreographed by Megan Schumacher. The cast features 60 local performers of all ages playing the various roles throughout the musical.
Told entirely through song with the help of a main character Narrator (Kristina Castañeda), the musical follows preferred son Joseph (Mike Grant). After being sold into slavery by his brothers, he ingratiates himself with Egyptian noble Potiphar (Jeremiah Winkler), but ends up in jail after refusing the amorous advances of Potiphar’s wife (Carrie Lohrmann). While imprisoned, Joseph discovers his ability to interpret dreams, and he soon finds himself in front of the mighty but troubled, Elvis-inspired, Pharaoh (Brandon Golden). Joseph’s solution to Egypt’s famine elevates him to Pharaoh’s right-hand man and reunites him with his family.
The magical musical is full of catchy songs in a variety of styles, from a parody of French ballads (“Those Canaan Days”), to country-western (“One More Angel in Heaven”) and calypso (“Benjamin Calypso”), along with the unforgettable classics “Any Dream Will Do” and “Close Every Door.” Filled with great music, laughter, joy, and heart this sparkling show is sure to leave audiences wanting more!
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is directed by Nick Halder and choreographed by Megan Schumacher. The cast features 60 local performers of all ages playing the various roles throughout the musical.
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This production marks the second collaboration between the Grand Opera House and Rising Star Theatre Company. They previously produced Disney’s The Little Mermaid in August of 2022 as their youth production, which they will once again be collaborating on this August with Peter Pan.
Tickets for Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat are $25 for adults and $15 for children under 18 and can be purchased in person at the Box Office located at 135 W. 8th Street in Dubuque, or by calling (563) 588-1305. Box Office hours are Monday through Friday from Noon until 4:00pm. Tickets can also be purchased on our website at www.thegrandoperahouse.com.
Tickets for Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat are $25 for adults and $15 for children under 18 and can be purchased in person at the Box Office located at 135 W. 8th Street in Dubuque, or by calling (563) 588-1305. Box Office hours are Monday through Friday from Noon until 4:00pm. Tickets can also be purchased on our website at www.thegrandoperahouse.com.
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
Lyrics by Tim Rice
Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber
Directed by Nick Halder
Choreographed by
Megan Schumacher
Dates and Times:
Friday, June 9th 7:30pm
Saturday, June 10th 7:30pm
Sunday, June 11th 2:00pm
Thursday, June 15th 7:30pm
Friday, June 16th 7:30pm
Saturday, June 17th 7:30pm
Sunday, June 18th 2:00pm
Ticket Prices:
Adults $25
Under 18 $15
Group Pricing is available for Groups over 12 people
Lyrics by Tim Rice
Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber
Directed by Nick Halder
Choreographed by
Megan Schumacher
Dates and Times:
Friday, June 9th 7:30pm
Saturday, June 10th 7:30pm
Sunday, June 11th 2:00pm
Thursday, June 15th 7:30pm
Friday, June 16th 7:30pm
Saturday, June 17th 7:30pm
Sunday, June 18th 2:00pm
Ticket Prices:
Adults $25
Under 18 $15
Group Pricing is available for Groups over 12 people
Covid ... Still Here
As of this writing, there are still between 1,500 and 2,000 Covid deaths per week in the U.S. alone.
Pause a moment to consider that number.
Various charts, graphics and statistics for a recent period show a startling fact: We have more Covid deaths per capita than most of the rest of the world. Charts that show deaths per million people rank us three times higher than Brazil, more than 24% higher than France, 75% higher than Italy, nearly three times higher than Germany.
In the U.S., hospital admissions in 14 states are rising over the past week. Only five states showed no cases of Covid in the past week — because they did not upload their data. No states showed zero Covid deaths, except for the ones that didn’t provide information.
For hospital admissions by age, those over age 70 are admitted three times more often than those in the 60-69 age group, and 10 times more often than those under 60.
It’s been a long three years and, unfortunately, Covid has not vanished. At this point, we have a new subvariant, XBB.1.16, nicknamed “Arcturus.” Keep an ear out for mention of this one in the news; it’s the most infectious of all the variants so far, and the most resistant to vaccine. One in 10 cases of Covid are this new variant. It’s the one that’s causing conjunctivitis, also known as pinkeye, plus other symptoms. At this point it has shown up in over 30 states. If you have symptoms of this variant and believe it’s probably seasonal allergies, consider taking a Covid test just to be sure.
And meanwhile, inquiring minds want to know: Where are our masks? Have you noticed that you (and possibly one or two others) are the only ones in stores still wearing a mask?
While the two largest hospital systems near me have now done away with the mask requirement, I have not.
© 2023 King Features Synd., Inc.
Pause a moment to consider that number.
Various charts, graphics and statistics for a recent period show a startling fact: We have more Covid deaths per capita than most of the rest of the world. Charts that show deaths per million people rank us three times higher than Brazil, more than 24% higher than France, 75% higher than Italy, nearly three times higher than Germany.
In the U.S., hospital admissions in 14 states are rising over the past week. Only five states showed no cases of Covid in the past week — because they did not upload their data. No states showed zero Covid deaths, except for the ones that didn’t provide information.
For hospital admissions by age, those over age 70 are admitted three times more often than those in the 60-69 age group, and 10 times more often than those under 60.
It’s been a long three years and, unfortunately, Covid has not vanished. At this point, we have a new subvariant, XBB.1.16, nicknamed “Arcturus.” Keep an ear out for mention of this one in the news; it’s the most infectious of all the variants so far, and the most resistant to vaccine. One in 10 cases of Covid are this new variant. It’s the one that’s causing conjunctivitis, also known as pinkeye, plus other symptoms. At this point it has shown up in over 30 states. If you have symptoms of this variant and believe it’s probably seasonal allergies, consider taking a Covid test just to be sure.
And meanwhile, inquiring minds want to know: Where are our masks? Have you noticed that you (and possibly one or two others) are the only ones in stores still wearing a mask?
While the two largest hospital systems near me have now done away with the mask requirement, I have not.
© 2023 King Features Synd., Inc.
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