Patsy Cline Just a Closer Walk With Thee
"The press can give no higher a recommendation than to see this tribute to the music, the life and the times of Patsy Cline. You will feel that you are actually there as music history is made. The country band assembled for this show is fantastic and you will be truly moved throughout the show."
- The Polk County Press, Orlando, Florida
"'A Closer Walk' is first-class entertainment that will charm country-music fans and non country music fans alike... ['A Closer Walk'] gives folks the next best thing to the real Patsy."
- Quad City Musicians News, Rock Island, Illinois
Now You Can Share the Magic of Patsy
A Closer Walk With Patsy Cline has been produced , across the United States and Canada in theatres from Texas to Toronto. Patsy's broad appeal has entertained fans of dinner theatre, community theatre, and regional theatre throughout the nation.
A Closer Walk With Patsy Cline is a proven crowd-pleaser. Michael Detroit of Memphis' Playhouse on the Square calls it "the strongest Patsy Cline show on the market."
A Closer Walk With Patsy Cline makes production easy. By providing complete scripts and scores, press materials and background slides; and requiring a minimal cast and crew, A Closer Walk...is the perfect small cast musical for your theatre-whether it seats 100 or 10001
A Closer Walk With Patsy Cline is Estate Approved. Since this show is sanctioned by the Patsy Cline Estate, we can even help arrange for interviews or personal appearances (pending availability) by Charlie Dick, Patsy Cline's husband.
A Closer Walk With Patsy Cline appeals to all ages . It provides a wonderful opportunity to blend theatre and music into a magical evening that audiences of all ages will enjoy. The popularity of Patsy's music is witnessed by the fact that she is the number one juke-box play in the world. Twenty of her best-known songs, played by a live band, make this show a treat for the young and old alike.
The Perfect Small Cast Musical
Created by Dean Regan created A Closer Walk with Patsy Cline in Vancouver, B.C. and took his sold out show across Canada. A nine month run at the Playhouse Theatre in Boston, Mass. started A Closer Walk with Patsy Cline across the U.S. for two national tours. Dean has personally directed over 20 productions and has since developed Red Rock Diner (50's rocker) that premied in Canada at the Vancouver Arts Club, Vancouver, B.C. and in the U.S. at Hallmark Theatre, Kansas City. Forever Swing, the popular big band musical, played to sold out houses and rave reviews for two national tours, and most recently he received rave reviews for Hotel Porter (Cole Porter Revue) at the Stanley Theatre, Vancouver, B.C. Recently inducted into the B.C. Entertainers Hall of Fame, Dean continues to write and direct.
After Patsy's death, Charlie went into record promotion and hit the big time with one million ID sales for Red Sovine's "Teddy Bear." In 1983, he became co-owner of Hallway Productions, Nashville, a video production company that made country music documentaries on such stars as Patsy Cline, Emest Tubb, Loretta Lynn, George Jones and WilIie Nelson. With Julie and Randy, he formed Legacy, Inc., to respond to Palsy's increasing popularity. Legacy, Inc., has licensed this production. Charlie helped form Patsy's fan club that is operated by his brother Mel at PO Box 2236, Winchester, VA 22604.
Tech Requirements
Unit set of a bandstand and Little Big Man's radio booth. Past productions used an arch resembling an old-fashioned Wurlitzer jukebox to frame the bandstand, with the radio booth just off to the side.
The script calls for various locales at which Patsy performed, such as the Grand Ole Opry. These locations may be identified simply by relying on the commentary of Little Big Man and a change in Patsy's costume, or more elaborately, by flying in backdrops, depending on the size and capabilities of the presenting venue.
Cast Requirements
- 1 actress/singer who has Patsy's vocal and emotional range.
- 1 actor to play DJ and stand up comedy routines.
- 5-6 piece band consisting of piano, bass, guitar, drums and a peddle steel guitar. Fiddle may be added.
- Optional back-up vocals can be performed by the band or by a vocal quartet reminiscent of the Jordanaires.
A Closer Walk With Patsy Cline Tops the Charts!
Making the Production Process Easy!
- A proven crowd-pleaser that attracts new and younger theatre-goers in the under-50 age range, as well as satisfies traditional audiences, especially fans of Patsy Cline eager to learn about her life and what kind of woman she was.
- Accurate re-creation of the Patsy Cline sound with songs performed in their entirety with back-up vocals and a band very similar to Patsy's
- Script and score masters available at no additional cost!
- Marketing assistance from Marquis Entertainment in the form of sample press releases, photos, program copy, logo slicks, etc. Since this show is sanctioned by the Patsy Cline Estate, we can even help arrange for interviews with and/or personal appearances by Charlie Dick, Patsy Cline's husband.
- Technical assistance from Marquis Entertainment in the form of slides that are available for rental.
Patsy Cline Just a Closer Walk With Thee
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