performing arts | july 2008

“CITY’s Picks”

Guys and Dolls presented by Showtimer’s Theatre
July 17th - August 3rd
Showtimer’s Community Theatre

All the hot gamblers are in town, and they’re all depending on Nathan Detroit to set up this week’s incarnation of “The Oldest Established Permanent Floating Crap Game in New York”; the only problem is he needs $1000 to get the place. Throw in Sarah Brown who’s short on sinners at the mission she runs; Sky Masterson, who accepts Nathan’s $1000 bet that he can’t get Sarah Brown to go with him to Havana; Miss Adelaide, who wants Nathan to marry her; Police Lieutenant Brannigan, who always seems to appear at the wrong time; and the music/lyrics of Frank Loesser, and you’ve got quite a musical. Includes the songs: “Fugue for Tinhorns”, “Luck Be a Lady”, “Sit Down”, and “You’re Rocking the Boat”. Email: boxoffice@showtimers.org or phone: 540.774.2660 or 1.877.336.9294

Space Monkey
Saturday, August 2, 8pm
In 2003, Space Monkey orchestrator Johnny F. Hollywood of Richmond, Virginia formed a “supergroup” with younger brother Lomax and musician friends John Fonseca of San Francisco, Chris “Whale dog” Whalen of Tampa Bay, and Keith Andrews of New York City. Their first performance was titled Hot And Now’s Evil Rock n’ Roll Monkey Circus. The band reunites annually for one night’s performance, and on this five year anniversary, they are coming to Roanoke, Virginia and bringing Roanoke’s own musician, filmmaker and television producer Charles E. Cullen to the stage.

Harking back to the days when rock n’ roll stage shows told a story, like David Bowie with Ziggy Stardust, the Space Monkey Odyssey tells the tale of Simon, a monkey who was shot up to outer space in 1965. The show will feature two acts, appearances by some of Cullen’s popular puppets; dancers, and original music by Hollywood and band, as well as Cullen favorites. The show promises to be spontaneous and take the audience on a bizarre trip to space via music that blends classic rock, glam, and pop sensibilities. Tickets are $12.00 per person and may be purchased through the Jefferson Center box-office (540-345-2550, or toll free 866-345-2550) or Plan 9 Music.

Idols of the King
Mill Mountain Theatre
Trinkle Main Stage July 23 – August 24, 2008
“Can’t Help Falling in Love”
A musical play by Ronnie Claire Edwards and Allen Crowe. Spotlights dazzle off a thousand sequins. The hair. The pose. The microphone. And the Once and Future King has got us all shook up.
Three actors embody the King and his legion of fans – and shine the light of glory on Rock n’ Roll royalty.
Box Office: 540.342-5740, Long Distance Ticketing: 800.317.6455, TDD: 540.224.1215 or www.millmountain.org

Performing Arts Schedule July

“Gamut”
July 3, 5, 6, 10 & 11, 7:30 pm
Jefferson Center
“Gamut” at the Jefferson Center Gamut, Roanoke’s newest theatre venture, will present four plays by Harold Pinter from Wednesday, July 3rd through Sunday July 13th in the Recital Hall at Jefferson Center. (See below for specific dates and curtain times.) The plays being presented are: Party Time with cast members: Ross Laguzza, Phil Boyd, Jayne Brill, Mary Jean R. Levin, Miriam Frazier, Vicki Haynie, Allen Thompson, Ron Stone, and Patrick Kelly; Ashes to Ashes with cast members Mary Jean R. Levin and Patrick Kelly; Precisely with cast members Ron Stone and Phil Boyd; and Press Conference with Jayne Brill and Vicki Haynie. Miriam Frazier is the director of all four pieces. Tickets are $10.00 per person and may be purchased through the Jefferson Center box office (540.345.2550, or toll free 866.345.2550.)

Music for Americans
Wednesday, July 4, 2007 5 pm gates open – 8 pm show starts
River’s Edge Sports Complex
The Roanoke Symphony Orchestra with guest musicians will play a variety of dance music from throughout the years. Fireworks at 9:30 pm
Sedalia Blues Festival
Saturday, July 12, 2008
The Sedalia Center
Sedalia Blues Festival The James River Blues Society of Sedalia presents BluesFest 2008 featuring the Blues Competition. Following the competition will be performances by various headliners. Food, beer, wine, beverages, and food for sale. Wine garden by Virginia wineries. Held rain or shine in our covered pavilion. RV and rough camping available. No coolers or pets, please. Fast becoming the most popular Blues festival in Virginia! The Sedalia Center, 1108 Sedalia School Road, Big Island - $15 adv/$20 door – 434.299.5080 - www.sedaliacenter.org

Overnight Sensation at Mill Mountain Theatre
Saturday, July 12, 8 pm
Mill Mountain Theatre
Featuring New York playwright Lucy Thurber, students, faculty, and guests of the Playwright’s Lab along with writers, directors, and actors from our local region. For more information, call 540.362.6386, email tristau@hollins.edu or visit www.myspace.com/hollinsplaywrightslab.

Medeski, Martin & Wood
Saturday, July 12, 2008, 9:00 pm
Jefferson Center - Roanoke, VA
Medeski Martin and Wood live in our world, playing music that reflects their surroundings and communities. At the same time, they are a small world unto themselves, where creativity and spontaneity are honored, revered, and encouraged. And the world-at-large is a much better place for it.
Tickets $25.50 per person and may be purchased through the Jefferson Center box-office (540.345.2550, or toll free 866.345.2550.)

Black Eye Love
Kareem Roger Productions Presents Black Eye Love
Saturday, July 19, 2008 at 8:00 pm
Jefferson Center
Black Eye Love is a story of a woman abused and molested as a young girl, which propels her into a life of prostitution, broken relationships, and heartbreak. Frustrated with the way her life is going, she goes on a journey to find the meaning of love, life, and God.
Jefferson Center box office (540.345.2550, or toll free 866.345.2550.) or www.jeffersoncenter.org

George Clinton & Parliament-Funkadelic
Sunday, July 20, 2008, 7:30 pm
Millennium Center - Winston-Salem
Special Guest- The Solos Unit Band, $30 Advance - $35 Day of Show - $50 VIP
Tickets on sale at: www.ETIX.Com
1.800.514.ETIX(3849)

BB King
Tuesday, July 29 at 7:30 pm
Roanoke Performing Arts Theatre
Tickets can be purchased at the Civic Center Ticket Office, located on the East end of the Coliseum, facing Williamson Road. Hours 10 am - 6 pm Monday thru Friday; hours vary on show days; charge-by-phone 888.397.3100; or online at Tickets.com. Please note additional charges will apply to purchases made online or by phone.

Posted: July 1st, 2008 under Performing Arts.

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