Broadway's Felicia Finley closes Meadow Brook Theatre's Season with A Closer Walk with Patsy Cline
Musical telling the life story of the country music legend using her songs runs May 25 through June 19, 2022, on the campus of Oakland University in Rochester.
A Closer Walk with Patsy Cline transports audiences through the music legend’s life, from her hometown of Winchester, Virginia to the Grand Ole Opry and Carnegie Hall. Little Big Man, a disc jockey from Virginia uses her greatest hits, including ”Walkin’ After Midnight,” “Crazy” and “I Fall To Pieces,” to tell her story.
Felicia Finley in A Closer Walk with Patsy Cline at MBT
Courtesy Sean Carter Photography
A Closer Walk with Patsy Cline, by Dean Regan, runs at Meadow Brook Theatre on the campus of Oakland University in Rochester from May 25 through June 19, 2022.
“We’ve had patrons asking for a show like this for years,” said Travis Walter, MBT artistic director. “We know that this is the perfect musical to end our season. Our audiences will love the familiar songs and fantastic cast.”
Felicia Finley, who has originated several roles on Broadway, has tailored her magnificent voice to match and portray Patsy Cline's distinctive delivery. Chip DuFord plays the disc jockey, Little Big Man, and the Jordanaires are played by Geoffrey Besser, Tyler Bolda, Sam VanKampen and Mikey Vultaggio.
(L to R): Chip DuFord and Felicia Finley in A Closer Walk with Patsy Cline at MBT
Courtesy Sean Carter Photography
A Closer Walk With Patsy Cline is directed by Travis W. Walter, with musical direction by Zachary Ryan. Brittanie Nichole Sicker is the stage manager, assisted by Stacy White, with scenic design by Christa Tausney, costume design by Liz Goodall, lighting design by Neil Koivu, and sound design by Mike Duncan.
Zachary Ryan also conducts the band and plays keyboard. The rest of the band is comprised of Brian Buckmaster (drums), Sig Hepler (guitar), Greg Platter (bass), Allison Rhoades (fiddle) and Andrew Toering (pedal steel guitar).
Tickets range from $36 to $46 and are available by calling the Meadow Brook Theatre box office at 248-377-3300 or going online at www.ticketmaster.com. Student discounts are available at the box office. Groups of eight or more should call 248-370-3316 for group pricing.
Felicia Finley in A Closer Walk with Patsy Cline at MBT
Courtesy Sean Carter Photography
A Closer Walk with Patsy Cline is made possible through the generous support of The Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs, The National Endowment for the Arts, The Kresge Foundation, The Fred A. and Barbara M. Erb Family Foundation, The Shubert Foundation, Meadow Brook Theatre Guild.
A special note: As Covid-19 is a constantly changing situation, MBT will be monitoring and adhering to the guidance given by the CDC, the State of Michigan, the Actor’s Equity Association, and Oakland University. Check the Meadow Brook Theatre website at www.mbtheatre.com for the latest information on efforts to keep everyone safe.
Meadow Brook Theatre is a professional theatre located on the campus of Oakland University in Rochester, Michigan. For additional information, please visit www.mbtheatre.com or call 248-377-3300. Meadow Brook Theatre is a nonprofit, cultural institution serving southeast Michigan for 55 years.
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Performance Schedule with Ticket Prices
27 Total Performances
Wednesday, May 25
8pm $36
Thursday, May 26
8pm $36
Friday, May 27
8pm $37
Saturday, May 28
6pm $46
Sunday, May 29
2pm $41
6:30pm $37
Wednesday, Jun 1
8pm $38
Thursday, Jun 2
8pm $41
Friday, Jun 3
8pm $43
Saturday, Jun 4
2pm $41
8pm $46
Sunday, Jun 5
2pm $41
6:30pm $37
Wednesday, Jun 8
2pm $38
8pm $38
Thursday, Jun 9
8pm $41
Friday, Jun 10
8pm $43
Saturday, Jun 11
6pm $46
Sunday, Jun 12
2pm $41
6:30pm $37
Wednesday, Jun 15
2pm $38
8pm $38
Thursday, Jun 16
8pm $41
Friday, Jun 17
8pm $43
Saturday, Jun 18
2pm $41
8pm $46
Sunday, Jun 19
2pm $41
Cast and Crew
CAST:
Patsy Cline: Felicia Finley
Little Big Man: Chip DuFord
Jordanaire: Geoffrey Besser
Jordanaire: Tyler Bolda
Jordanaire: Sam VanKampen
Jordanaire: Mikey Vultaggio
PRODUCTION:
Director: Travis W. Walter
Musical Director: Zachary Ryan
Stage Manager: Brittanie Nichole Sicker
Assistant Stage Manager: Stacy White
Scenic Design: Christa Tausney
Costume Design: Liz Goodall
Lighting Design: Neil Koivu
Sound Design : Mike Duncan
BAND:
Conductor/Keyboards: Zachary Ryan
Drums: Brian Buckmaster
Guitar: Sig Hepler
Bass: Greg Platter
Fiddle: Allison Rhoades
Pedal Steel Guitar: Andrew Toering
May 9, 2022, Rochester.Life Staff