Corsicana —
Tickets go on sale today for “The Best of Broadway” a review of Broadway’s biggest musical hits from the last half century which will be touring through the city with one show at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 25 at the Palace Theatre.
This show marks the beginning of the 2012 season and the Palace’s 11th season of presenting the professional performing arts since its glorious restoration and re-opening in February 2002.
This show features Raymond Saar, Diane Ketchie, Valerie Perri, and Scott Harlan, professional performers with experience in national and international touring productions.
The Best of Broadway will take you on a walk down Broadway from blockbuster hit shows to sizzling revivals to the hottest new tickets in town. This show is a roller coaster ride from one show-stopper to the next as “The Best of Broadway” presents music from “Les Miserables,” “The Producers,” “Spamalot,” “Chicago,” “Ragtime,” “Man of La Mancha,” “Fiddler On The Roof,” “Funny Girl” and “Phantom of The Opera,” to name a few.
Join Broadway stars as they salute the legends of Broadway from Al Jolson and Julie Andrews to Zero Mostel and Barbra Streisand by sharing some of their signature songs. This evening is designed to recreate the magic of classic Broadway as well as give a sneak peak at the latest new Tony winners. The musical selections included in this program have been composed by such Broadway luminaries as Andrew Lloyd Webber, Rodgers and Hammerstein, Kander and Ebb and Jerry Herman.
Experience comedy, passion, romance, and perhaps even shed a tear as you are taken on a highly charged emotional ride through Broadway's greatest moments. This show will take you on a musical journey featuring some of the most glorious music ever written.
The Palace Theatre is located in downtown Corsicana, 112 W. Sixth Ave. For tickets to the Feb. 25 show, call the box office at (903) 874-7792.
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Courtesy photo Diane Ketchie performs in "The Best of Broadway" a musical review coming to Corsicana on Feb. 25 at the Palace Theatre. Tickets are currently on sale.
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Courtesy photo The cast of "The Best of Broadway" performs a show-stopper at a recent performance. The touring production will be in Corsicana on Feb. 25 at the Palace Theatre.
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