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Theatre at the Center announces the cast of Forever Plaid

Forever Plaid
From left: Yando Lopez, Adam LaSalle, Christopher Ratliff, and Matt Edmonds star in Theatre at the Center’s production of Forever Plaid in Munster, Indiana. (Photo: Guy Rhodes)
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MUNSTER, Ind. (April 5, 2018) – Matt Edmonds in the role of Sparky, Adam LaSalle as Francis, Yando Lopez as Jinx, and Christopher Ratliff as Smudge star in Theatre at the Center’s spring musical, Forever Plaid. Previews begin May 3 with Opening Night May 6 and performances continuing through June 3.

The story

Forever Plaid, written by Stuart Ross, is a musical revue that follows a quirky quartet of high school chums as they rehearse for the biggest performance of their lives while dreaming of becoming like their singing idols—including the Four Aces, the Four Lads, the Four Freshmen, and the Crew Cuts. Their spirited antics and comic banter weave together such hits as “Three Coins in the Fountain,” “Heart and Soul,” and “Love is a Many-Splendored Thing,” in a playful tribute to the close harmony “guy groups” of the 1950s.

The stars

Matt Edmonds (Sparky) was last seen at TATC as L.M. in Pump Boys and Dinettes and in multiple roles in Big River. Recent work includes Ragtime at Griffin Theatre, James and the Giant Peach at Drury Lane Oakbrook, and Death of a Salesman at Redtwist Theatre, which earned him a Jeff Nomination for Best Supporting Actor in a Play.

Adam LaSalle (Francis) is making his TATC debut. He recently appeared Off-Broadway and in the Chicago premiere of Forbidden Broadway’s Spamilton playing King George, and he served as the show’s pianist and music director.

Yando Lopez (Jinx and Dance Captain) also makes his TATC debut with Forever Plaid. He was Jeff-nominated for his role as Lin-Manuel Miranda in Spamilton at the Royal George Theatre. Other credits include The Christians at Steppenwolf, In the Heights at Porchlight Music Theatre and Paramount Theatre and Little Shop of Horrors with American Blues Theatre.

Christopher Ratliff (Smudge) made his TATC debut as part of the ensemble in A Wonderful Life – The Musical. He has also appeared as Jon Snow/Jaime/Ramsay in Thrones! The Musical Parody at the Apollo Theatre, as Jason in Bare: A Pop Opera at Refuge Theatre, as Freddy in Pygmalion at the Rogue Theatre, and as Laurie in Little Women at 20% Theatre.

The director

Brenda Didier is Director and Choreographer of Forever Plaid. Didier made her directorial and choreographic debut at TATC in 2017 with the stage hit My Way: A Musical Tribute to Frank Sinatra. Her work has been seen at Mercury Theater Chicago, Bailiwick Chicago, BoHo, Theo Ubique Cabaret, and Porchlight Music Theatre. Didier has received Jeff Awards for both direction and choreography.

The creative team

The creative team for Forever Plaid includes Scenic Designer Jessie Howe, Lighting Designer G. “Max” Maxin, Sound Designer Michael J. Patrick, Costume Designer Brenda Winstead, Wig Design by Kevin Barthel, and Prop Design by Frank Roberts, who also serves as Assistant Director. Stage Manager is Jessica Banaszak. William Underwood is Music Director.

The management

Linda Fortunato, as TATC’s Artistic Director, is teamed with Richard Friedman as General Manager and Ann Davis as Head of Production.

Showtimes and prices

Performances are 2:00pm Wednesdays and Thursdays; 7:30pm Fridays; 3:00pm and 7:30pm on Saturdays; and 2:30pm on Sundays, with select Thursday and Sunday night performances.

Individual ticket prices range from $42—$46. To purchase individual tickets, call the Box Office at 219-836-3255 or Tickets.com at 800-511-1532. Group discounts are available for groups of 11 or more, student tickets are $20, and gift certificates are also available.

About Theatre At The Center

Founded in 1991, the 410-seat Theatre at the Center is a year-round professional theater at its home, The Center for Visual and Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster, Indiana. Theater at the Center is the only professional theater company in Northwest Indiana, offering downtown-caliber performances in an accessible venue with plenty of free parking. Theater at the Center is located off I-90/94, just 35 minute from downtown Chicago. For more information, visit www.TheatreAtTheCenter.com.

 

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