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USCB Center for the Arts Opens the 2019-20 Season with the Hilarious Musical

SPAMALOT
on September 21

T he USCB Center for the Arts is Men: with Jim Witter (February 1), Dinosaur

gearing up for its most ambitious
World Live (February 13), The Room: Songs
season yet, beginning with the
and Stories of Free Women, performed
hilarious and often irreverent
Legendary Lady Singers: Sherma Andrews
Spamalot! This crowd pleaser, based on by Natalie and Sara Daise (March 20)
the cult classic film Monty Python and the (March 21), The Malpass Brothers (April
Holy Grail, offers classic jokes from Rude 3) and The Modern Gentlemen: The voices
Frenchmen to Killer Rabbits, as well as new behind Frankie Valli over the past decade
additions such as the Lady of the Lake- (April 25).
complete with her squad of Laker Girls. Beaufort Children's Theatre productions
Fans of the movie will be thrilled to see are Mary Poppins, Jr. (November 22-24)
all of their favorite scenes and lines brought and Seussical, the Musical, Jr. (May 15-
to life on stage! Even those unfamiliar with 17). The 2019-2020 season will end with
the comedy stylings of Eric Idle and the Beaufort Theatre Company's production All
other members of Monty Python will love the Shook Up (June 6-7, 12-14, 2020).
quirky musical parody of King Arthur and his Our regularly scheduled programming
infamous quest that captivated Broadway, continues with The Met Opera Series
winning the Tony for Best New Musical in beginning October 12 with Puccini's
2005. Turandot and National Theatre Live events
The Beaufort Theatre Company is entertainment." Ricardo continues, "These continuing 1-2 times each month on
thrilled to welcome back Josh Wall as productions make clear why Beaufort is such Sundays at 3 pm.
Music Director and Christopher Crabb as an incredible place to live. The community Monday Night is Movie Night at
Choreographer, who recently collaborated enjoys coming together." CFA, films start at 7 pm. For additional
on both Nunsense the Mega-Musical and The Spamalot cast features both long time information about National Theatre Live
last year's Mamma Mia. Libby Ricardo joins Beaufort favorites as well as some talented Series, By Experience Live Productions,
forces with her husband and fellow USCB new faces. Leading the quest as King Arthur Met Opera and movie schedules and
theater professor, George Pate, to direct is Beaufort Theatre Company newcomer, to purchase tickets, visit our website:
Spamalot. "We're elated to be working with Wes Campbell. The king is accompanied uscbcenterforthearts.com. USCB Center for
such a talented group of individuals who are on stage by his loyal sidekick, Patsy, played the Arts is located at 805 Carteret Street in
so dedicated to bringing Beaufort quality by Greg Rawls. A BTC veteran, Greg is historic downtown Beaufort.
pulling double duty (once again) on stage
and as set designer/builder. Rounding out
the motley crew of knights is Jennifer Ford
as the dashingly handsome Sir Galahad,
Noah Krepps as the homicidally brave Sir
Lancelot, Dakota Wright as the not-so-brave
Sir Robin, Carl Linke as Sir Bedevere, and
the fabulous K. Leigh Campbell as the Lady
of the Lake.
Spamalot production dates are
September 21, 27, 28 at 7:30 PM and
September 22 and 29 at 3 PM. Ticket prices
are $25 adults, $20 seniors and military,
and $15 students.
Other 2019 -2020 shows include:
Masters of Soul (October 11), Tapestry: The
Music of Carole King, Second City: Greatest
Hits (Vol. 59) (November 15) Mike Super:
Magic and Illusion (January 17), The Piano

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