Paired with a live jazz combo and some of the area’s finest vocalists, the Springfield Ballet Company brings the magic of George Gershwin to life during four performances of Rhapsody in Gershwin. Featured pieces include “Someone to watch over me,” “Fascinating rhythm,” “An American in Paris” and more. The show is choreographed by Anna Bussing, […]
Anna Bussing
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Elvis-like energy
PHOTO BY DONNA LOUNSDBERRY The Muni’s 2014 season got off to a great start with The Sound of Music and now presents its second show, the musical comedy All Shook Up, opening Friday, July 11. Directed by Anna Bussing, All Shook Up features the music of Elvis Presley including his songs “Jailhouse Rock,” “Love Me […]
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Magical musical
The Muni will present the classic tale of Peter Pan Aug. 2-4 and 7-11 complete with amazing special effects in its outdoor theater. Anna Bussing tackles the role of Peter Pan, the boy who refuses to grow up. Along with his fairy sidekick, they fly away with youngsters Wendy, John and Michael (Lindsey Leach, Jakob Hankins […]
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Big scream flicks
Route 66 Twin Drive-In at Knights Action Park has a special October in store for families looking for Halloween fun. During the last three weekends in October, families have a choice of two double features nightly with entertaining ghostly and ghouly films such as How to Train Your Dragon, Casper, The Ghost and Mr. Chicken, […]
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Show-within-a-show
Roxy Theatricals was granted the rights to produce the five-time Tony-award winning musical, The Drowsy Chaperone, which plays at The Legacy Theatre for three weekends minus the last Sunday. Laugh along with the modern-day musical theater addict, known only as Man in Chair (Ed MacMurdo, also the director), who watches the characters and set of […]
