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Photos: Transcendence Theatre Company Presents ROAD TRIP

ROAD TRIP! is the first show back in the company’s home theater at Jack London State Historic Park.

By: Aug. 10, 2021
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Transcendence Theatre Company celebrates the 10th anniversary season of Broadway Under The Stars and the return to Jack London State Historic Park with an all-new concert, ROAD TRIP!, now through August 29th. First production shots have just been released.

Under the musical direction of veteran Conceiver and Music Director, Susan Draus, and directed and choreographed by Transcendence alum, Jessica Lee Coffman, ROAD TRIP! takes the audience on a wild musical tour of the greater United States and celebrates everything that makes this country special. ROAD TRIP! is the first show back in the company's home theater at Jack London State Historic Park after an almost two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 shutdown.

For tickets and more information visit www.bestnightever.org or call the box office at 877-424-1414.

The ROAD TRIP! cast brings the best performers from all over the country to Bay Area audiences and features veteran Transcendence Theatre Company members Arielle Crosby (Motown the Musical, Murder Ballad), Billy Cohen (Soul Doctor), Kyle Kemph (Reunion '69 &'85), Colin Campbell McAdoo (We The People, Soul Doctor), Meggie Cansler Ness (Finian's Rainbow, Wicked), Deon Releford-Lee (Beautiful), and new faces making their Transcendence debuts such as Belinda Allyn (Allegiance), Maria Bilbao (On Your Feet), Alaina Mills (Beautiful) and Nathan Andrew Riley (The Lion King).

The ROAD TRIP! creative team includes Susan Draus (Conceiver/ Music Director), Jessica Lee Coffman (Director/Choreographer), Matt Smart (Associate Music Director), Alejandro Senior (Associate Musical Director), Alaina Mills (Assistant Director/Choreographer), Nils Erickson (Sound Designer), Kristina Martin (Costumes Designer), Jeffrey Porter (Lighting Designer), Sarah E.T. Jackson (Production Stage Manager).

"I am thrilled and honored to be a part of ROAD TRIP! - the first show back in the park," said Conceiver and Music Director, Susan Draus. "We wanted to create a show that reminded us of all the good in our country. It has been a rough year and now it's time to celebrate our great nation and each other."

ROAD TRIP! showcases a diverse style of music - from patriotic to pop, jazz to musical theater, funk to Disney, and much more. The show will cover many cities and states, starting and ending in California. Featuring popular hits songs such as Born in the U.S.A., California Dreamin', Viva Las Vegas, Route 66, Georgia, Empire State of Mind, and more.

Ticket prices are $49 general admission (reserved seating), and $129 for VIP (includes VIP Parking, Pre-Show VIP Private Area, 2 Drink Tickets and VIP Seating). Performances run Friday - Sunday; all shows begin at 7:30pm with pre-show picnic event beginning at 5p. Food and beverages will be available for purchase on-site (No Outside Alcohol Permitted).

All COVID-19 safety protocols will be followed as outlined by Sonoma County Health officials. For latest guidelines, please visit www.bestnightever.org/covid-19-updates/

The Transcendence 10th Anniversary Season will conclude with THE GALA. Performances will be held at Jack London State Historic Park, September 10-19, 2021.

For tickets and more information visit www.bestnightever.org or call the box office at 877-424-1414.

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Alaina Mills, Colin Campbell McAdoo and Company

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Maria Bilbao and Company

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Deon Releford-Lee, Nathan Andrew Riley

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Maria Bilbao, Colin Campbell McAdoo, Kyle Kemph

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Nathan Andrew Riley, Arielle Crosby, and Deon Releford-Lee



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