{"id":15527,"date":"2013-06-26T08:00:44","date_gmt":"2013-06-26T13:00:44","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.discoverclarksville.com\/articles\/?p=15527"},"modified":"2013-06-26T02:58:01","modified_gmt":"2013-06-26T07:58:01","slug":"roxy-regional-theatre-brings-back-the-50s-and-60s-with-the-marvelous-wonderettes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.discoverclarksville.com\/articles\/2013\/06\/26\/roxy-regional-theatre-brings-back-the-50s-and-60s-with-the-marvelous-wonderettes\/","title":{"rendered":"Roxy Regional Theatre brings back the 50’s and 60’s with “The Marvelous Wonderettes”"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"RoxyClarksville, TN<\/strong> – The Roxy Regional Theatre is currently staging their production of the Marvelous Wonderettes, a musical revue featuring some of the best music from the 1950’s and 1960’s. In Act I, the show takes back to 1958 where you attend the Springfield High School prom, and the four Wonderettes are providing the musical entertainment for the evening.<\/p>\n

The lovely ladies performing as the Wonderettes at the Roxy Regional Theatre are Heather Gault as Betty Jean, Taylor Galvin as Cindy Lou, Ashley Harris as Missy, and Elena Pascullo as Suzy; four girls with hopes and dreams as big as their crinoline skirts!<\/p>\n

\"The<\/a>

The Wonderettes at the Roxy Regional Theatre. From Left to Right, Ashley Harris (Missy), Heather Gault (Betty Jean), Taylor Gavin (Cindy Lou), and Elena Pascullo (Suzy).<\/p><\/div>\n

<\/p>\n

As the evening progresses we learn about their lives and loves, through the use of over 20 classic rock and roll songs from the \u201850s and \u201860s! Included in the show are \u201cLollipop,\u201d \u201cDream Lover,\u201d \u201cStupid Cupid,\u201d \u201cLipstick on Your Collar,\u201d \u201cHold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me,\u201d \u201cIt\u2019s My Party.\u201d You will find yourself unable to resist clapping and singing along with the Wonderettes as they perform these signature numbers. Directed and choreographed by Tom Thayer, \u201cThe Marvelous Wonderettes\u201d is written by Roger Bean, creator of such audience-pleasing jukebox hits as \u201cThe Andrews Brothers\u201d and \u201cRoute 66\u2033.<\/p>\n

\"An<\/a>

An audience member is dragged on stage to serve as the girl’s teacher Mr Lee. who Missy has a crush on. In this case by chance the gentleman’s name was actually Mr. Timothy Lee.<\/p><\/div>\n

“This has been such a great experience! We’ve had so much fun working at the Roxy while putting the show together,” said Elena Pascullo. “We all have been living together and it’s been great fun getting to know the girls! I’ve had a wonderful time!”<\/p>\n

“My favorite part of the show has been, I think, has been finding little things that we can make a joke out of in between whatever it is that we’re doing, finding those little moments where we connect together as characters or with the audience; basically just having the opportunity to make our characters that much more refined,” said Ashely Harris. “I think living together has helped us get along both offstage and on, and it has really helped us to fully develop our characters.”<\/p>\n

\"Cindy<\/a>

Cindy Lou (Taylor Gavin) taunts Betty Jean (Heather Gault) over her theft of her boyfriend.<\/p><\/div>\n

“It’s definitely a shortcut to having a strong friendship when you spend as much time together as we have, and as far as our rivalry goes, she (Taylor Gavin) is just delightful! We get along together like peas in a pod.” said Heather Gault. “But it’s funny because she’s played this role before so she has actually seen how you do both sides of the rivalry”<\/p>\n

“I didn’t enjoy it,” quipped Taylor Gavin. Who then added, “I love this town, I love the people who run the Roxy Regional theatre, I’m having a blast. We definitely feel the support of the community when they come out. We have a great staff backstage that makes all the magic happen. Tom and John really have a great thing going down here in Clarksville!”<\/p>\n

I then asked the girls if they had anything they wished to add, “Come on down and see the show,” replied the girls in unison.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Marvelous Wonderettes\u201d continues through June 29th, playing Wednesdays and Thursdays at 7:00pm and Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00pm. This production is made possible in part through the generous support of Publix.<\/p>\n

Tickets are $20.00 (adults) and $15.00 (ages 13 and under) and may be purchased online at www.roxyregionaltheatre.org<\/a>, by phone at 931.645.7699, or at the theatre during regular box office hours (9:00am to 2:00pm, Monday through Friday, and one hour prior to curtain).<\/p>\n

The Roxy Regional Theatre is located in Downtown Clarksville at 100 Franklin Street.<\/p>\n

Photo Gallery<\/h3>\n

To view more photos from the Roxy Regional Theatre’s production of The Marvelous Wonderettes Visit Our Photo Gallery<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Synopsis<\/h3>\n

Act I<\/h4>\n
\"Suzie<\/a>

Suzie listens as Missy Sings<\/p><\/div>\n

At the 1958 Springfield High School prom, the lights come up on the evening\u2019s special entertainment: The Marvelous Wonderettes (Mr. Sandman). These four best friends (Betty Jean, Cindy Lou, Missy and Suzy) launch into the “Sugar & Spice Medley: Lollipop\/Sugartime” and we learn that the Wonderettes are also the trophy-winning varsity song leaders for Springfield High\u2014”Go Chipmunks!” While Betty Jean excitedly runs out front to put their new trophy in the school\u2019s display case, her best friend, Cindy Lou, steals her solo (Allegheny Moon) and cracks in their friendship begin to appear. After Missy and Suzy break up the squabble, we hear the real reason the girls are performing tonight: they are the replacement act for tonight\u2019s originally scheduled group, the Crooning Crabcakes. Billy Ray Patton, the lead Crab, got suspended from school for smoking behind the girls\u2019 locker room. They reveal the theme of tonight\u2019s super senior prom (Marvelous Dreams Medley: All [320right]I Have to Do Is Dream\/Dream Lover) and with the help of Missy\u2019s special dreamcatcher, each girl gets to dedicate a song to her very own “dream lover.” Suzy sings to her boyfriend, Richie, who is also running the lights (Stupid Cupid). Betty Jean sings to her boyfriend Johnny (Lipstick on Your Collar), discovering that Johnny and Cindy Lou have been making out behind her back, and Cindy Lou sings of her special talents in “Lucky Lips.” After Suzy squelches another fight between Cindy Lou and Betty Jean\u2014”L-O-V-E, that spells love\u2026!”\u2014Missy reveals her own “Secret Love,” the girls\u2019 music teacher (Man of My Dreams Medley: Mr. Lee\/Born Too Late\/Teacher\u2019s Pet). The talent competition is next, followed by the vote for the 1958 Queen of Your Dreams\u2014”That\u2019s the Prom Queen!” The Wonderettes sing farewell (Goodnight & Goodbye Medley: Sincerely\/Goodnight Sweetheart, Goodnight), followed by the crowning of the 1958 Queen of Your Dreams and her spotlight song (Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me).<\/p>\n

\"The<\/a>

The finale of Act I<\/p><\/div>\n

Act II<\/h4>\n
\"The<\/a>

The girls perform in the second act<\/p><\/div>\n

A decade later, at the Springfield High School Class of \u201858 10-Year Reunion, the Marvelous Wonderettes take the stage with “Heatwave.” During the reunion, we learn about each girl and the different roads they\u2019ve traveled since graduation. Missy has been dating the same man for the past five years\u2014”Every Monday night, more pizza\u2026”\u2014and needs to know exactly where it\u2019s headed (It\u2019s in His Kiss, Wedding Bell Blues). The girls try to help Missy stay strong and independent (You Don\u2019t Own Me) but she soon melts under the spell of a surprise onstage proposal (With This Ring). Betty Jean steps up and tells us about her love for Johnny (I Only Want to Be With You) and how their recent marriage has gone awry (That\u2019s When the Tears Start). She rebuffs Cindy Lou\u2019s attempt to restore their friendship with “It\u2019s [320left]My Party.” When Cindy Lou takes the spotlight, we learn she fled to Hollywood right after high school, only to return to Springfield years later to meet up with the lead singer of the Crooning Crabcakes (Son of a Preacher Man). Billy Ray indeed changed her life in many ways (Leader of the Pack, Maybe) and Cindy Lou\u2019s journey brings about a heartfelt reconciliation with Betty Jean. A very-pregnant Suzy must now tell her story, fraught with a philandering husband\u2014Richie, once again running the lights\u2014and raging hormones (Maybe I Know). The girls buoy her up (Needle in a Haystack) and with their unwavering support, Suzy finds much-needed strength and resolve with “Rescue Me” and “Respect.” With the reunion drawing to a close, the Marvelous Wonderettes thank everyone for an amazing evening of wonderful memories (Thank You and Goodnight\/Sincerely).<\/p>\n

\"Missy<\/a>

Missy gets her hearts desire<\/p><\/div>\n

About the Cast<\/h3>\n

Ashley Harris (Missy)<\/h4>\n
\"Ashley<\/a>

Ashley Harris<\/p><\/div>\n

Ashley Harris is a New York City based performer who was born and raised in Southern California. She is thrilled to make her Roxy debut with such a marvelous group of talented girls! Ashley earned a B.A. in Communication from the University of California, Santa Barbara and a Master\u2019s degree in Education from the University of California, Riverside. Off-Broadway: A Christmas Carol (Ghost of Christmas Past), Hollow (Anna U\/S). Off-Off Broadway: Parade (Monteen\/Ensemble). Regional: Nine (Carla), My Fair Lady (Eliza Doolittle), Chicago (Roxie), Once Upon a Mattress (Lady Larken). When not on stage, Ashley enjoys tutoring teens, dining out and traveling. Much love to my family and to my best friend (and husband) Kyle.<\/p>\n

Taylor Gavin (Cindy Lou)<\/h4>\n

Taylor Gavin is simply tickled to be making her Roxy debut alongside such a talented cast of ladies. This is Taylor’s 3rd time with The Marvelous Wonderettes, having recently finished swinging all four roles in the first national tour, and playing Missy at New Stage Theatre. Favorite credits include: Johanna (Sweeney Todd), Cinderella (Cinderella) and Zerbinette (Scapin). Love and thanks to Mom, Mr. Frank, Clark, Eli, Tom, John and the Roxy Family. Ps 30:10.<\/p>\n

\"Taylor<\/a>

Taylor Gavin<\/p><\/div>\n

Heather Gault (Betty Jean)<\/h4>\n
\"Heather<\/a>

Heather Gault<\/p><\/div>\n

Heather Gault is thrilled to be making her debut at the Roxy! She recently hit the stage with the Crooning Crab Cakes as \u201cLois\u201d in Roger Bean\u2019s musical Life Could Be A Dream. Other regional credits include 9 to 5, The Producers, The Graduate, and Sisters of Swing. Film\/TV credits include Sleepwalk With Me (Sundance Film Festival), In The Night (New York Musical Theatre Festival), English Vinglish (Toronto Int\u2019l Film Festival), and the Emmy Award-winning PBS series “BizKid$”. NY theatre credits include The Bolshoi Ballet\u2019s The Pharaoh\u2019s Daughter at the Metropolitan Opera House, the People\u2019s Improv Theater, and Radiotheatre\u2019s King Kong. A Connecticut native, she studied acting at the University of Southern California. Heather is actually skipping her 10-year high school reunion to celebrate instead with the Wonderettes! www.heathergault.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Elena Pascullo (Suzy)<\/h4>\n
\"Elena<\/a>

Elena Pascullo<\/p><\/div>\n

Elena Pascullo is thrilled to be performing in The Marvelous Wonderettes, following her Roxy debut as Tiger Lily and Mrs. Darling in Peter Pan! Some past favorites include Les Miserables (Cosette), Into The Woods (Cinderella) and A Chorus Line (Diana). Following The Marvelous Wonderettes, Elena will be performing in South Pacific and Spamalot. She would love to thank this wonderful cast and crew for making her Roxy experience a great one, and her family and friends for their endless support.<\/p>\n

Musical Numbers<\/h3>\n

Act I<\/h4>\n\n<\/colgroup>\n<\/colgroup>\n<\/colgroup>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
\u201cMr. Sandman\u201d<\/td>\n<\/td>\nEnsemble<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u201cLollipop\u201d<\/td>\n<\/td>\nEnsemble<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u201cSugartime\u201d<\/td>\n<\/td>\nEnsemble<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u201cChipmunk Cheer\u201d<\/td>\n<\/td>\nEnsemble<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u201cAllegheny Moon\u201d<\/td>\n<\/td>\nEnsemble<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u201cAll I Have to Do Is Dream\u201d<\/td>\n<\/td>\nEnsemble<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u201cDream Lover\u201d<\/td>\n<\/td>\nEnsemble<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u201cStupid Cupid\u201d<\/td>\n<\/td>\nSuzy<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u201cLipstick On Your Collar\u201d<\/td>\n<\/td>\nBetty Jean<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u201cLucky Lips\u201d<\/td>\n<\/td>\nCindy Lou<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u201cSecret Love\u201d<\/td>\n<\/td>\nMissy<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u201cMr. Lee\u201d<\/td>\n<\/td>\nMissy, Ensemble<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u201cBorn Too Late\u201d<\/td>\n<\/td>\nEnsemble<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u201cTeacher\u2019s Pet\u201d<\/td>\n<\/td>\nEnsemble<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u201cSincerely\u201d<\/td>\n<\/td>\nEnsemble<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u201cGoodnight, Sweetheart, Goodnight\u201d<\/td>\n<\/td>\nEnsemble<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u201cHold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me\u201d<\/td>\n<\/td>\nSuzy, Ensemble<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u201cTeacher\u2019s Pet\u201d<\/td>\n<\/td>\nEnsemble<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u201cSincerely\u201d<\/td>\n<\/td>\nEnsemble<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Act II<\/h4>\n\n<\/colgroup>\n<\/colgroup>\n<\/colgroup>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
\u201cHold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me\u201d<\/td>\n<\/td>\nSuzy, Ensemble<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u201cHeatwave\u201d<\/td>\n<\/td>\nEnsemble<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u201cMr. Sandman\u201d Reprise<\/td>\n<\/td>\nEnsemble<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s In His Kiss\u201d \/ \u201cWedding Bell Blues\u201d<\/td>\n<\/td>\nMissy, Ensemble<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u201cYou Don\u2019t Own Me\u201d<\/td>\n<\/td>\nEnsemble<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u201cWith This Ring\u201d<\/td>\n<\/td>\nMissy, Ensemble<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u201cI Only Want To Be With You\u201d<\/td>\n<\/td>\nBetty Jean, Ensemble<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u201cThat\u2019s When the Tears Start\u201d<\/td>\n<\/td>\nBetty Jean, Ensemble<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s My Party\u201d<\/td>\n<\/td>\nBetty Jean, Ensemble<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u201cSon of a Preacher Man\u201d<\/td>\n<\/td>\nCindy Lou, Ensemble<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u201cLeader of the Pack\u201d<\/td>\n<\/td>\nCindy Lou, Ensemble<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u201cMaybe\u201d<\/td>\n<\/td>\nCindy Lou, Ensemble<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u201cMaybe I Know\u201d<\/td>\n<\/td>\nSuzy, Ensemble<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u201cNeedle in a Haystack\u201d<\/td>\n<\/td>\nMissy, Cindy Lou, Betty Jean<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u201cRescue Me\u201d<\/td>\n<\/td>\nSuzy, Ensemble<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u201cRespect\u201d<\/td>\n<\/td>\nSuzy, Ensemble<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u201cThank You and Goodnight\u201d \/ \u201cSincerely\u201d<\/td>\n<\/td>\nEnsemble<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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