Beehive: The 60s Musical

September 26 - October 19, 2008

Created by Larry Gallagher

Directed by Nancy Flaster
Music Direction by Joe Rosenmayer
Choreography by Ann Fink

BEEHIVE is the ultimate celebration of 1960’s female empowerment. Featuring such timeless classics as “My Boyfriend’s Back”, “Be My Baby”, “Son of a Preacher Man”, and “Me and Bobby McGee”, BEEHIVE nostalgically recalls the days of miniskirts, transistor radios and flower power. Told from the perspective of six young women who came of age in this enigmatic decade, these young ladies look back on a host of issues ranging from their first Beehive Dance to the challenges we faced as a nation – all accomplished by a vast array of the most celebrated and memorable songs of the era.

Fridays & Saturdays at 8pm
Sundays at 2pm

Prairie Lakes Theater
515 E. Thacker StreetDes Plaines, IL 60016

BEEHIVE is the ultimate celebration of 1960’s female empowerment. Featuring such timeless classics as “My Boyfriend’s Back”, “Be My Baby”, “Son of a Preacher Man”, and “Me and Bobby McGee”, BEEHIVE nostalgically recalls the days of miniskirts, transistor radios and flower power. Told from the perspective of six young women who came of age in this enigmatic decade, these young ladies look back on a host of issues ranging from their first Beehive Dance to the challenges we faced as a nation – all accomplished by a vast array of the most celebrated and memorable songs of the era.

Cast

  • Alison Grace Acker
  • Pattie Linda Andrews
  • Laura Sarah Jane Blevins
  • Wanda Lori Spencer
  • Gina Pascale Trouillot
  • Jasmine Jessica Vann

Creative

  • Director Nancy Flaster
  • Music Director Joe Rosenmayer
  • Choreographer Ann Fink
  • Scenic Design Marian Frendt
  • Costume Design Frank Skony
  • Lighting Design Kurt Ottinger
  • Sound Design Rob Woolson
  • Stage Manager/Producer Helga Kennedy
  • Assistant Stage Manager Daiva Paulis
  • Master Carpenter Tom Ziobro
  • Producer Marian Kaderbek