Palmer, Litzsinger et al. to Star in Casa Manana's JOSEPH... 7/23-7/29

Noted Broadway actors Sean Palmer and Sarah Litzsinger are headed to Fort Worth for Casa Mañana's production of JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT, July 23 - 29 at Bass Performance Hall.

With a crash of drums and a flash of light, Joseph returns to Bass Performance Hall in his dazzling coat of many colors. Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's classic Broadway musical is a retelling of the biblical story of Joseph, his incredible abilities and his fantastic coat. This family musical sings out to theatre lovers of all ages with a fabulous score including 'Close Every Door' and 'Any Dream Will Do.'

Palmer stars as Joseph. Palmer was most recently seen in the original Broadway production of THE LITTLE MERMAID playing the role of Prince Eric. Some of his other Broadway credits include THE APPLE TREE, SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER, and FOSEE. Palmer is recognizable for his recurring role on the hit television series 'Sex and the City' as Stanford Blatch's boyfriend, Marcus.

Litzsinger is playing the role of the Narrator. She previously played this role opposite Donny Osmond in the U.S national tour. Litzsinger holds the distinction of being Broadway's longest running Belle in Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST. Her other Broadway credits include AMOUR and LES MISERABLES.

Casa Mañana's production of JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT is directed and choreographed by Josh Rhodes. Rhodes was the assistant choreographer for the original Broadway production of THE DROWSY CHAPERONE. He has appeared on Broadway as a performer in CHICAGO, FOSSE, BELLS ARE RINGING, and URBAN COWBOY.

Manley Pope is playing the role of Pharoah. Pope starred as Roger in Rent. Brian Mathis is playing the roles of Potiphar and Jacob. Mathis was most recently in Casa Mañana's productions of Rodgers & Hammerstein's CINDERELLA and SWEENEY TODD.

Ensemble cast members include Kevin Crewell, Grasan Kingsberry, Christopher Myers, Michael Sylvester, Maurice Johnson, C. Nicholas Morris, Larry Lozier, Christopher Allen, Luke Longacre, David Hathway, Babakayode Ipaye, Abbey O'Brien, Hannah Chin, Mary Jerome, Lauren Paige Patterson, Rachel Rice, EveLyn Roberts, Paige Wheat, Aubrey Adams, Alyssa Gardner, Gina Gwozdz and Olivia Sharber.

Children's chorus members include Hayley Lenamon, Morgan Richards, Kristin Robinson, Bre Andrews, Cooper Rodgers, Kara Beth Hartnagel, Monica Music, Bobby Rochelle, Courtney Lynn Povero, Katherine D'Souza, Lauren Weik and Logan Macaulay.

Casa Mañana's production of JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT is presented for an exclusive limited engagement at Bass Performance Hall in Fort Worth. Performance dates are Friday, July 23 at 8:00 p.m.; Saturday, July 24 at 2:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.; Sunday, July 25 at 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.; Tuesday, July 27 at 7:30 p.m.; Wednesday, July 28 at 7:30 p.m. and Thursday, July 29 at 7:30 p.m. This show is suitable for all audiences.

Tickets for JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT are on sale now and can be purchased by calling the Bass Performance Hall box office at 817.212.4280 or by visiting the Casa Mañana Theatre box office at 3101 West Lancaster Ave., Fort Worth. Ticket prices are $30 to $75, depending upon seating location. For more information, visit www.casamanana.org.

Photo Credit: Walter McBride/Retna Ltd.

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