Dennis Curley to Star in COUNTRY ROADS, THE MUSIC OF JOHN DENVER at Plymouth Playhouse This Winter

Plymouth Playhouse celebrates the music of one of America's favorite folk heroes and songwriter in COUNTRY ROADS, THE MUSIC OF JOHN DENVER starring Dennis Curley. This Plymouth Playhouse debut previews January 21, 22, 23, 24, 27, opening Thursday, January 28 and continuing through May 1, 2016.

Originally produced by Table Salt Productions in 2013, COUNTRY ROADS, THE MUSIC OF JOHN DENVER is conceived and performed by co-founder Dennis Curley. The show intersperses 18 songs that cover many of Denver's best-known hits and introduces you to many others with personal recollections of growing up with John Denver's music as well as stories from family and friends that touch the heart.

When asked about his personal connection to Denver, Curley commented, "I grew up listening to John Denver. He was my favorite singer! My mom's family was like the Von Trapp family singers-they all sang, and most of them played guitar. I grew up hearing them sing and harmonize to the music of John Denver, Joan Baez, Judy Collins and Peter, Paul & Mary. I would sneak down the stairs and listen to them sing late into the night-it was one of my favorite childhood memories. The first song I learned to sing and play on piano was "Annie's Song." I never set out to imitate John Denver. His style unconsciously seeped into the way I sing."

Peter Rothstein, Artistic Director, Theater Latte Da, says of Curley, "He mines the warmth, charm and humor in John Denver's iconic songs. His stunning voice will thrill both John Denver fans and make new fans for those unfamiliar with one of America's great musical storytellers."

Backed by 'a six-piece band that includes well-known local musicians Matt Zimmerman, Tony Wirth, Leo Lenander, David Weeks-Wynne, Kellie Nitz, Amy LeGrand and Dorian Chalmers as back-up vocal, COUNTRY ROADS, THE MUSIC OF JOHN DENVER takes you on a 90 minute uplifting and touching sing-a-long that includes such favorites as "Calypso," "Back Home Again," "Annie's Song," "Rocky Mountain High," "Sunshine On My. Shoulders," "Take Me Home, Country Roads," "Leaving On A Jet Plane" and "Thank God I'm A Country Boy."

Table Salt Productions introduced to audiences Country Roads The Music of John Denver at Bryant Lake Bowl in 2013 and most recently at Chanhassen Dinner Theatres as part of their 2015 Concert Series to sold-out performances.

All performances of COUNTRY ROADS, THE MUSIC OF JOHN DENVER starring Dennis Curley are at the Plymouth Playhouse, previewing January 21-27, opening January 28 and continuing through May 1, 2016. Performances dates, time and prices: Wednesday 1 pm $28; Thursday 1 pm $28; Thursday 7:30 pm $35; Friday 7:30 pm $35; Saturday 3:00 pm $37; Saturday 7:30 pm $39; and Sunday 2:00 pm $37.

Overnight "Stay & Play " packages are available (includes a room for two at the Ramada Hotel Plymouth, a dinner voucher at the Green Mill Restaurant and two theater tickets to the current show, all under one roof). The Plymouth Playhouse is located at I-494 and Hwy. 55, twenty minutes west from downtown Minneapolis, in suburban Plymouth, Minnesota.

For ticket information, call the Plymouth Playhouse Box Office at 763-553-1600 x 1 or visit plymouthplayhouse.com. For group information call 763-383-1073.

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