Atlanta Lyric Theatre Opens JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT, 6/7

A crash of drums, a flash of light! And The Strand stage explodes with Atlanta Lyric Theatre's spectacular staging ofJOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT! This international audience hit plays The Earl Smith Strand Theatre (117 N. Park Square, Marietta) June 7 - 23, 2013. For reservations visit www.AtlantaLyricTheatre.com or call 404-377-9948.

The first full-length musical by the legendary theatrical team of Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice, JOSEPH is a lovely, comic, and colorful journey through the Biblical story of young Joseph, sold into slavery by his brothers after his father favored him with a gorgeous colored cloak. His gift of prophecy saves him from an uncertain fate and helps him to rescue Egypt from famine. Animated with a high-energy mix of music and dancing from 50's rock to calypso to country western, this show is hailed for its family-friendly storyline, universal themes, and catchy music.

Described as a high-voltage extravaganza, JOSEPH includes such classic songs as the contemplative "Any Dream Will Do," the Caribbean infused "Benjamin Calypso," the dazzling "Jacob and Sons/Joseph's Coat," the rockabilly sensation "Song of the King (Seven Fat Cows)," and the unforgettable "Go, Go, Go Joseph."

Atlanta native and national stage veteran Matthew Kacergis stars in the title role with Galen Crawley as the Narrator, Broadway star and Georgia native Glenn Rainey as Potiphar, and Clint Clark as Pharaoh.

The cast also features Jeremy Wood (Rueben), Jeremy Varner, (Napthali), Dan Ford (Asher), Tucker Weinmann (Gad),Jeremiah Parker Hobbs (Simeon), Terry Guest (Judah), Barrett Crowder (Zebulon), J. Koby Parker (Dan), Austin Tijerina (Issachar), and Allen Hill (Benjamin).

The female ensemble includes Priscilla Curtis, Marissa Druzbanski, Natalie Barrow, Ally Duncan, and Amy Alford.

JOSEPH also features a chorus of local children including Maggie Arias, Grace Constantino, Emerson Delonga, Everett Delonga, Abby Goldberg, Sarah Goldberg, Shea Jones, Aubrey Katz, Cassady McClincy, Callie Brook McClincy, and Nicole Webb.

The creative team for JOSEPH includes Dustin Lewis (Director/Choreographer), Bill Newberry (Musical Director), Lee Shiver (Scenic Designer), Lindsey G. Paris (Costume Designer), Andre C. Allen (Lighting Designer), Bobby Johnston(Sound Designer), Pamela Hickey (Props Design and Scenic Artist), and George Deavours (Wig Designer).

JOSPEH is The Lyric's final offering of the 33rd Season of Musicals, and the company's final staging at the Marietta Strand Theatre. The 34th Season of Musicals beginning in August ("The Producers," "Guys and Dolls," Duke Ellington's "Sophisticated Ladies," "Annie the Musical," and Monty Python's "Spamalot") will be staged at the spacious Cobb CivicCenter's Anderson Theatre in Marietta. Season subscriptions for the 34th Season of Musicals are on sale. Call 404-377-9948for more information.

All performances of JOSEPH are held at The Earl Smith Strand Theatre at 117 N. Park Sq., on the historic Marietta Square. For tickets and information call 404-377-9948 or visit www.AtlantaLyricTheatre.com.

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