Joseph at the Soo Theatre!

Community members from the Sault and surrounding areas, including Brimley, Pickford, Hessel and Rudyard have come together to bring you the thrilling biblical story of JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT. The cast, crew, and production staff have been hard at work for two months and it shows in their high energy performance. This Andrew Lloyd Webber musical takes you on a tour of different music styles with everything from country western to Elvis and calypso not to mention the large Broadway style group numbers.

Local talent Matt Gilbertson will be leading the cast as Joseph, a role made famous by Donnie Osmond. A cast of 40 will join him, including two local performers and STARS students, Lola Kennedy (Narrator) and Christian Perron (Judah and Butler), who will both be departing for New York in the fall. Lola has been accepted on a scholarship to New York’s American Musical and Dramatic Academy to pursue her vocal career, and Christian will be attending the American Academy of Dramatic Arts on his way to what will surely be a successful acting career.

Their voices are tuned, the costumes are sewn, the lights are bright, and the set pieces are painted. Director Bob Koger says, "I am thoroughly pleased with the work these outstanding performers have devoted to this show. It will be a long time before you will see another live musical that blows you away like this company will!"

Tickets are on sale now at the Soo Theatre office, 534 Ashmun Street, Sault, Michigan. Show times are 7:30pm July 27-30, 2011, with a matinee show at 2pm on Sunday, July 31st. Call for details on group pricing discounts. 906-632-1930 / www.sootheatre.org

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Kids' Music Workshop with Switchback July 22

Do you have a child interested in music? The Soo Theatre will have a special “Music is a Family” workshop with singer/songwriters Switchback on July 22nd at 3pm.

This informative presentation is geared towards 11-18 year olds. These two incredibly talented performers will introduce your children to common elements shared between all forms of music. There will be demonstrations of a variety of instruments including the mandolin, bass guitar, and percussion boards. The presentation will be approximately 45 minutes long with a 15 minute question and answer session. Admission is only $5.

This is a great way to emerge your child in a variety of music. You can then bring the whole family to the theatre that evening at 7:30 to see American roots music and Celtic soul duo Switchback perform! www.sootheatre.org

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Come Out For The Magical Land of Oz June 30 and July 1!

STARS Musical Theatre Camp will be presenting the culmination of their hard work in two performances of “The Magical Land of Oz” Thursday June 30th at 7 pm and Friday July 1st at 2 pm.

Over the course of this 3-week camp, children ages 5-14 have mounted a full scale musical production. Campers have learned their lines, put on their dancing shoes, harmonized their voices, and even helped with their own sets, costumes, and props. Our next generation of performers are ready to show you what they’ve got, so come on out and see the future of performing arts for our community!

Tickets are $8 for adults and $5 for students and can be purchased in advanced through the Soo Theatre office or at the door. 906-632-1930. www.sootheatre.org

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Soo Theatre Arts Resource Studios (STARS) is a community arts center offering instruction in music, dance, theater, visual arts and yoga for students of all ages. STARS is a program of the Soo Theatre Project, partially housed in the historic Soo Theatre complex.

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Yo Ho Ho! Join Our Pirate Cruise on Thursday, June 9!

On Thursday, June 9, 2011 the Soo Locks Boat Tours will once again be sponsoring their famous Pirate Cruise for the third consecutive year as a fundraiser for the Soo Theatre Project. The festivities will begin at 6pm at Soo Locks Boat Tours Dock One.

This is the third consecutive year the amazing pirate crew (Soo Locks Boat Tours staff) will dazzle seafarers with their pirate antics, including a performance on the dock before they set sail. Once upon the rapid seas, there will be pizza, pop, and water for all to enjoy while listening to pirate stories, singing pirate songs, and winning pirate prizes.

Tickets are on sale now at the Soo Theatre Project. Stop in at 534 Ashmun Street or give us a call at 632-1930. Seating is limited, so be sure to get your tickets early!

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Join a Sound Celebration at the Soo Theatre on June 4!

Come celebrate the sound! Join two local choruses on Saturday, June 4th at 7:30 pm at the historic Soo Theatre. (Poster)

For the fourth consecutive year audiences can join the local Northland Barbershop Chorus and the Lock Cities Chorus of Sweet Adelines, International for an evening of a cappella music at the historic Soo Theatre. The performance will feature a variety of music including selections from the Beatles, Billy Joel, the Inkspots, the Platters, the Beach Boys, and Elton John songs from “The Lion King” performed by the International choruses comprised of members from both sides of the St. Mary’s River.

The Northland Barbershop Chorus is celebrating 50 years of singing, while the Lock Cities Chorus celebrated their 25th Anniversary last year. These two groups are eager to share their passion for music with you, so don’t miss your chance to see these local talents in what is sure to be an exciting musical event.

Tickets are available at the Soo Theatre/STARS office. For more information call 906-632-1930.

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