'Buddy Holly Story' Starring Pat McRoberts at WBT Begins Feb.14

Nearly 50 years ago, the man who changed the face of popular music tragically died in a plane crash at the age of 22. Buddy - The Buddy Holly Story , to play Westchester Broadway Theatre February 14 through April 19, tells the story of the three years in which he became the world's top recording artist. The show features over twenty of Buddy Holly's greatest hits including, "Peggy Sue", "That'll Be The Day", "Oh Boy", "Rave On",  Ritchie Valens' "La Bamba", and the Big Bopper's "Chantilly Lace".

"Pat McRoberts as Buddy sings his way through two hours of some of the best rock 'n' roll songs ever written. Buddy and his childhood school friends, The Crickets, turned country music upside down and created a unique style of sound which some called 'the devil's music'. This moving musical revue recreates two of Holly's unforgettable concerts, including the Crickets' appearance as the first white act ever to appear at the Apollo Theatre and his final gig at the Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake, Iowa  where Buddy was joined by Ritchie Valens and the 'Big Bopper' J.P. Richardson, in one of the most exciting musical concerts of all-time. Forever ingrained in our musical minds is the smiling, bespectacled picture of this groundbreaking American idol whose spirit will forever rock on!" state press notes.

The show will be directed and choreographed by Victoria Bussert and the Musical Director is Angela Howell. The cast includes Anthony Eric Scott and John Rochette as The Crickets, Migel Romero as Ritchie Valens, Ryan Dunkin as "The Big Bopper", Becca Lopez as Maria Elena, Buddy's wife, and John Schiappa as Norm Petty. The balance of the roles will be played by Derrick Cobey, Tamara Corbin, Angela Grovey, Angela Howell, Chris McBurney, Alcorn Minor and Eli Zoller. Peter Barbieri will Be the Technical Director Andrew Gmoser will design lights, Set design by Steven Loftus, Bryan McPartlan is the sound designer, Matthew Hemesath will design costumes and Gerard Kelly will design wigs.

Pat McRoberts starred as "Chris" in Miss Saigon on Broadway and in  Los Angeles, Chicago, Vancouver, Denver, Cleveland and Detroit. "Buddy" in Buddy: The Buddy Hall Story National Tour and recently at the Carousel Dinner Theatre.

For tickets call (914)-592-2222. Open every day at 10am. Closing times vary, depending on show schedules. Group reservations call 592-2225, Mon. thru Fri. 10am - 6pm. Luxury boxes call 592-8730, Mon. thru Fri. 10am - 4pm

Dinner & Show range between $60.00 and $73.00 PLUS TAX depending on the performance chosen. DISCOUNTS FOR GROUPS OF 20 OR MORE are available as well as discounts for children, students, and senior citizens at selected performances.

Performances are February 14 through April 19. Showtimes are: Wed. and Thurs. Matinee. - Lunch, 11:30am. Show 1pm; Thursday thru Saturday Eve. - Dinner, 6pm. Show, 8pm; Sunday Matinee - Lunch, 12 noon Show, 1:30pm; Sunday Evening - Dinner, 5pm. Show, 7pm.

LUXURY BOXES:  For private parties of 6 to 22. Enjoy dining and theatre in an elegant private box. Additional features include an expanded dinner menu, hot and cold hors d'oeuvres, a private powder room, and Luxury Box reserved parking.

Pat McRoberts at Buddy Holly