Shenandoah the Musical August 12, 14, 19, 20, 21, 2011
Inspirational. Entertaining. Enlightening. And not to be missed!
The Players Guild of Dearborn, in cooperation with The Henry Ford, proudly presents the Tony® Award-winning musical “Shenandoah”, by special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc., at the Anderson Theater in Henry Ford Museum.
“Shenandoah”, based on the classic Jimmy Stewart film, is rich in emotion, heart and humor. This enthralling musical springs to life with stirring anthems, gentle lullabies and exhilarating dance.
Performances:
August 12, 14, 19, 20, 21 at the Anderson Theater inside Henry Ford Museum
Friday performances are at 8pm
Saturdays at 2:30pm and 8pm
Sundays at 2:30pm
there will be NO Saturday performance on August 13
Ticket prices are $18 for general admission seating and should be purchased in advance through The Players Guild website at http://www.playersguildofdearborn.orgor by calling 313-561-TKTS.
Tickets will also be available at the box office each night of the show.
Parking is free
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It’s North versus South, brother against brother. But widowed farmer Charlie Anderson isn’t about to let any of his boys take sides. That’s no easy task when the family farm is in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia. Before long, the Civil War surrounds the valley and Charlie is pushed to the limit as his family is pulled into the fray.
Shenandoah features direction by Brian Townsend, musical direction by G. Kevin Dewey and choreography by Paul Bruce. The Players Guild of Dearborn is rehearsing and building the sets, sewing the costumes and gathering the props for the show at its theater on Madison in Dearborn and will “take the show on the road” to the Anderson Theater for six performances.
“Everyone from A to Z is putting their best foot forward to build the most memorable production of Shenandoah possible.” says choreographer, Paul Bruce. “The perfect pairing of Players Guild magic and the beautiful Anderson Theater at The Henry Ford should make for a splendid event.”
Director, Brian Townsend says that, “working in cooperation with The Henry Ford is an exciting opportunity. Here we have two cultural institutions, rooted in Dearborn, using their unique talents to tell a story and reveal the history of one of our nation’s stormiest periods.”
what to bring, what to wear
Our recently restored historic theater features an upper balcony and private restrooms. Casual dress is recommended. No food or drink is permitted in the Sally & Wendell Anderson Theater at any time. Photography will not be permitted during the performance except by special permission of The Players Guild.
directions/maps
The Henry Ford is located in Dearborn, Michigan on the corner of Village Road and Oakwood Boulevard, just west of the Southfield Freeway (M-39) and south of Michigan Avenue (US-12).
The Henry Ford
20900 Oakwood Blvd.
Dearborn, MI 48124-5029
From the East or West via I-94:
Take I-94 to the Oakwood Boulevard exit; go north on Oakwood. The Henry Ford is 2.5 miles from the exit on the corner of Village Road and Oakwood Boulevard.
From the South via I-75:
Exit to northbound Southfield Freeway (M-39); drive 4.1 miles to Oakwood Boulevard (Exit 4). Left on Oakwood and drive 1.8 miles.
From the North via Southfield Road (or I-96):
Take Southfield Freeway (M-39) south 4.5 miles past I-96 and exit at Michigan avenue (Exit 6). Continue on the Southfield service drive (veer left) for .5 mile. At the first stoplight, turn right onto Village Road (through the iron gates) and drive .75 mile.
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