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Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story

Playhouse on the Square

August 15-September 14, 2008

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This musical tribute celebrates Buddy Holly's dramatic rise from local entertainer to international phenomenon. Reflecting his musical development from country and western through doo wop to rock 'n roll, this bittersweet story follows Buddy's humble beginnings in Lubbock, Texas to his last concert on that fateful night in 1959 in Clear Lake, Iowa. The day the music died may have happened nearly fifty years ago, but audiences can once again rock and roll with the legendary icon who provided unforgettable, enduring favorites like "Peggy Sue," "Oh Boy," and "That'll Be the Day."

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  Tickets: $15 - $35

  Info Phone: 901 726-4646

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• Dates & Times

  Dates:
  August 15-September 14, 2008

  Times:
  Thursdays - Saturdays at 8pm
  Sundays at 2pm

• Venue Info

  Playhouse on the Square

  51 South Cooper Memphis, TN 38104

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• Locations

  William Herbert Brewster Elementary School

  Bruce Elementary School

  Downtown Elementary

  Hickory Ridge Middle School

  Holmes Road Elementary School

  Ed Rice Aquatic Center

  Skinner Center/ Peabody Park

  Airways Station

  Ridgeway Station

  Auction Street Traffic Cirlce

  Beale Street Landing

  Black Bayou/Normal Station Pedestrian Bridge

  City Hall Equiptment Screen

  Dalstrom Park

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  • Event Name: Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story
    "One of the Best Shows!"
    Review posted by: Proud Momma from Olive Branch, MS, Aug 19, 2008
    

    I saw this show opening weekend and can definitely say this is one of the best shows I have seen in a long time. The cast has such energy and the main character portrayed Buddy to the "t". My most... Expand

    I saw this show opening weekend and can definitely say this is one of the best shows I have seen in a long time. The cast has such energy and the main character portrayed Buddy to the "t". My most favorite moment was when Chris McCollum sang Richie Vallen's "La Bamba". It rocked the house!!! That kid is going to go far! Collapse

  • Event Name: Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story
    "Buddy Holly Rocks!"
    Review posted by: JT from Memphis, TN, Aug 18, 2008
    

    I went to see this play over the opening weekend and was blown away by the music and acting. It has easily pushed aside so many of my favorite stage plays to rock to #1 in my book. Todd Meredith is a... Expand

    I went to see this play over the opening weekend and was blown away by the music and acting. It has easily pushed aside so many of my favorite stage plays to rock to #1 in my book. Todd Meredith is a believable Buddy Holly and the cast is amazing! I especially enjoyed the Apollo Singer. This is one of those plays that shouts Encore! Collapse

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