Alison Arngrim and Carter Calvert to Lead Sharon Playhouse's ALWAYS...PATSY CLINE

Ted Swindley's hit musical Always...Patsy Cline closes out the 2018 mainstage season at the Sharon Playhouse in Sharon, CT.

Always...Patsy Cline has been described by one critic as "Simply irresistible." and a true story that will lift your spirits of one of Country Music's Legendary and most beloved artists, Patsy Cline (Carter Calvert) and the country stars friendship with housewife Louise Seger (Alison Arngrim). Louise tells of the day in 1961 when she met Patsy at Houston's Esquire Ballroom. Patsy kept in touch by writing letters until the day she died, signing them "(Love) Always...Patsy Cline." The show combines humor, heartache and over 30 of Patsy's top hits like Crazy, I Fall To Pieces & She's Got You to name a few.

The creative team is: Alan M-L Wager (Director), Thomas P. Swetz (Set Coordination), Jamie Roderick (Lighing Design), Daryl Bornstein (Sound Design), Byron Batista (Ms. Arngrim's Costume/Wig Design), Gordon DeVinney (Ms. Calvert's Costume Design), Paula Schaffer & Madison McKenzie Weber (Ms. Calvert's Wig Design).

Tickets now on sale online: www.SharonPlayhouse.org

Box Office: 860.364.7469 ext 200

Alison Arngrim (Louise Seger) is most recognized for her iconic character of Nellie Oleson on the 9 year hit series "Little House on the Prairie." When asked about the public's response to her famous alter-ego, Alison says "Someone has called me a bitch to my face every single day of my life since I was 11 years old." Her New York Times best selling memoirs, "Confessions of a Prairie Bitch: How I Survived Nellie Oleson and Learned to Love Being Hated," was listed as one of the best TV Books on Amazon and #2 in Kindle e.books (Nonfiction/Arts & Entertainment/Television). In her book, she discusses the difficulties of fame at an early age, being born into a family of successful entertainers and how the role of "Nellie Oleson" saved her life by helping her overcome an abusive childhood marked by physical violence and incest. Alison tours internationally with her one woman show, "Confessions of A Prairie Bitch" performing to sold out crowds from Los Angeles and San Francisco, to New York and Paris. Her extensive TV and Film credits include "Love Boat," "Fantasy Island," "I Married Wyatt Earp," "For the Love of May," "The Last Place On Earth," the French detective comedy, Jean Pierre Mocky's "Le Deal" and the critically acclaimed, hilarious Christmas comedy, "Make the Yuletide Gay." In addition, Alison has recently appeared in the all star cast of a new web series entitled "Life Interrupted" which won "Best New Web Series" and "Best Cast Ensemble" at the LA Film Festival. As an activist for the improvement of child protection laws, she has testified before the California Senate, where she helped PROTECT.org overturn the long standing "incest exception" laws that allowed thousands of convicted child rapists to go free. In light of her childhood experiences, Alison has accepted the role of activist, serving as Board Member and Spokesperson for The National Association to Protect Children (PROTECT.org). Alison recently testified before the CA State Senate in support of Senate Bill 145 by Sen. Fran Pavley (D-Agoura Hills), which would raise the maximum penalty for the most egregious child pornography offenders. Her compelling testimony helped to secure the votes necessary to pass the legislation.

Carter Calvert (Patsy Cline) is best known for originating her role in the Tony-nominated Broadway musical It Ain't Nothin' But The Blues alongside Grammy winning jazz vocalist Gregory Porter. The New York Times wrote, "Carter Calvert effervesces: her voice echoes chimes in the night" and "Her smoldering grip on "Fever" is positively dangerous". She is featured on the cast recording and starred in the show's national tour. Other tours include the title role in Always Patsy Cline opposite Sally Struthers, the featured role of 'Grizabella' in the Broadway National touring company of CATS and Smokey Joe's Café. She received raves in the last New York production of Forbidden Broadway: Comes Out Swinging. Her regional credits include Annie Get Your Gun [Title Role], Evita [Title Role] at Algonquin Arts, Sunday in the Park with George at Arena Stage, Unsung Cole (And Classics Too) and A Grand Night for Singing at Cleveland Playhouse; Honky Tonk Angels at Cincinnati Playhouse at the Park; I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change at Theatre By The Sea; Kiss Me Kate at Theatre Under The Stars; and Pump Boys and Dinettes in Branson, Missouri. Carter has opened for iconic performers including Liza Minnelli, Marilyn McCoo, Chubby Checker and The Temptations. Her television credits include "The David Letterman Show," "The Rosie O'Donnell Show," and "The Today Show." She is also a popular voice-over artist. Ms. Calvert has been touring the globe as a headliner on the prestigious Crystal Cruise line as well headlining in clubs and theaters across the country with her solo shows, "Viva La Diva" & "Walkin' After Midnight: A Tribute to Patsy Cline". As a recording artist, Carter Calvert and the Roger Cohen Trio debuted at number 13 on the CMJ jazz charts (beating out Paul McCartney!). Her latest CD "It's A Man's World" is climbing the charts, receiving rave reviews and extensive radio play. It is available for purchase in the theatre lobby and on iTunes. Carter is proud mother of her beautiful 12-year-old daughter, Ella, and proud wife to her handsomely talented drummer-husband, Roger Cohen.

Sharon Playhouse is a not-for-profit theater nestled in the beautiful foothills of the Berkshires that uses a unique blend of professional designers, directors, musicians, Equity actors, non-Equity actors, and dedicated community performers and volunteers. For more information about the theater and the season of shows, visit www.SharonPlayhouse.org.

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