JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT Comes To Artpark's Mainstage Theater 8/13-23

The rock opera collaboration between the talented duo of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat relates the musical journey through ancient Egypt with the young dreamer, Joseph, his eleven brothers and the coat of many colors. Artpark brings the dazzling sound and light (musical) kaleidoscope to the Mainstage Theater August 13th through 23rd for eleven performances as the venue's Anniversary Season musical production. Coming off back to back seasons that drew record theater patrons to Artpark's dazzling productions of AIDA and Beauty and The Beast, Joseph will offer cross the board entertainment to every age in true Artpark style.

Intended to be a comical satire about the biblical story taken from the Book of Genesis, the narrator tells the story of Joseph, a favored son of Jacob, who goes through betrayals and afflictions. Joseph's interpretations of dreams are both his bane and his redemption ("I've never been wrong before"). This wonderful stage spectacular is a multi-color creation set to a cornucopia of musical styles from calypso and country-western, to bubble-gum pop and rock'n roll Elvis! Joseph offers engaging stage sets and costumes showcased by the non-stop choreography of a large, high energy cast in high caliber musical numbers. This Old Testament tale emerges both timely and timeless offering cross the board entertainment to every age.

Artpark is pleased to welcome Randy Kramer back to direct this ‘dream' of a musical for the Anniversary season celebration. Lynne Kurdziel-Formato creates an exciting visual experience as choreographer with Eric Alsford returning as Musical Director of Joseph. Originally performed as a short rock opera in the 1968, Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice created "Joseph" at the very beginning of their illustrious careers and wowed audiences by the fun, music, and sets of the show. Worldwide ‘Joseph' has become one of the most widely performed musicals of all time. Joseph offers spectacular visuals and a Webber-Rice enchanting score packed with memorable songs - all making this a dream of a show for the entire family to enjoy.

Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's ‘Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat' is on stage at Artpark's Mainstage Theater August 13 - 23, 2009. Joseph performances will run Thursday & Friday at 8PM, Saturday at 2PM & 8PM, Sunday at 2PM. Thursday August 20 performances at both 2PM & 8PM. Ticket prices for Adults are $45.00, $39.50, $33.00, $25.00, and for children: $22.50, $19.75, $16.50, $12.50. Tickets are on sale now in person at the Artpark Box Office, at all tickets.com locations, Tops Markets, by phone at 1-888-223-6000 or online at tickets.com and artpark.net. For more information call the Artpark Box Office at 754-9000.