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Previews begin Nov. 23 @ 8:00 p.m.! Continuing November 25 & 26 Running December 1 – 23, 2005 A musical comedy revue
James Levin’s Detroit Ave. Arts is proud to announce the world premiere of the irreverent HOLIDAY HOTLINE, a musical comedy revue with sketches and songs. HOLIDAY HOTLINE takes a demented look at all the things that drive us crazy about the Christmas holidays. The show, to run in the funky Orthodox, is written by Michael Sepesy; music by Linda Eisenstein; and lyrics by both.
Linda Eisenstein and Michael Sepesy wreck the halls with this fast and funny collection of sketches and songs skewering the holiday season, from A CHRISTMAS CAROL to Kwanzaa. The piece is eclectic and irreverent, taking all holiday traditions prisoner with music styles ranging from country to polka to torch song. The world premiere HOLIDAY HOTLINE sends up everything from the mystery ingredients in the turkey stuffing to elf psychotherapy. Co-creator Michael Sepesy sums it up, “The show is a cure for the Christmas crazies!”
The cast includes local favorites Denise Astorino, Kim Aldrich-Ceja, Mark Cipra, Maryann Elder, Hester Lewellen, and Andrew Narten.
The production’s staff is led by director Mindy Childress and musical director Michael Flohr.
The show previews Wednesday, November 23 and Friday, November 25 at 8:00 p.m. and Saturday, November 26 (8:00 and 10:30 p.m. shows). Opening night is December 1, with the production running through December 23. Performances are Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays; Thursdays and Fridays at 8:00 p.m., Saturdays at 8:00 and 10:30 p.m., and Sundays at 3:00 p.m.
Tickets can be purchased by calling 216.491.1709. Preview tickets are $10. For performances, Thursday, Sunday and Saturday 10:30 p.m. tickets are $10. Friday and Saturdays at 8:00 p.m. are $15.
Orthodox is located at Detroit Avenue Arts, 6203 Detroit Ave., Cleveland, Ohio, 44102.
Holiday Hotline, a musical comedy revue Orthodox November 23, 2005 - December 23, 2005
