“Schoolhouse Rock Live!” a stage musical adaptation of the classic 1970’s cartoon series, opens Thursday, July 2, at the Kokernot Outdoor Theatre in Alpine.
“I have been smiling and singing along to every song in this show like it’s 1977 and I’m an eight-year-old in front of the television again,” said Director Bret Scott. “The show is everything you remember about the TV show Schoolhouse Rock, plus six talented actors and a super fun script tying all these classic songs together. It doesn’t get any more wholesome and joyous than this.”
“Schoolhouse Rock Live!” was originally adapted for the stage by Theatre BAM, based in Chicago. It was written by Scott Ferguson, George Keating and Kyle Hall with music and lyrics by Lynn Ahrens, Bob Dorough, Dave Frishberg, Kathy Mandry, George Newell and Tom Yohe.
Theatre of the Big Bend is in its 61st season of summer outdoor theatre. “Last year, we celebrated our 60th anniversary of summer outdoor theatre,” said Marjie Scott, producer and chair of the Department of Visual and Performing Arts at Sul Ross State University. “We’re excited to continue this wonderful tradition beloved by audience members from all over the country.”
“Schoolhouse Rock Live!” features Jumi Hall, Justin Hinton, Campbell Mace-Meador, Garrison Rutledge, Abigail Scott and Sedia Woods. Musical direction is provided by Andrew Alegría with scenic design by Hannah-Kate Schaeffer, costume design by Carolyn Barrientes and lighting design by Ross Fleming.
The production runs Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, July 2-19. All performances begin at 8 p.m. There will be no performance on July 4. Tickets are $20 for adults and $15 for children 12 and under and seniors 65-plus. Admission is free for U.S. veterans and active-duty military. To purchase tickets online, visit www.bit.ly/sulross-theatre.
For more information, call 432-837-8218 or visit www.theatrebigbend.org