HOT to present ‘All Shook Up’

By Staff Report | The Tribune

Published Sunday, July 5, 2009

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Huntington Outdoor Theatre will be presenting the new musical “All Shook Up,” which centers around the most memorable music of Elvis Presley.

“All Shook Up” is really Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night meets Elvis. Set in the 1950s it’s a classic tale of misplaced love, with a social message that love can conquer social prejudice,” said Helen Freeman, president, artistic director and stage director for the show. “Also, sometimes what we really want is different from what we think we want.”

“This show has such wonderful music and Patti Freeman has outdone herself when it comes to the choreography. The dancing is amazing,” Helen Freeman said.

“Not only is the show upbeat and exciting, but also it is extremely funny. We wanted to present a show this summer which would allow people to forget all the pressure of the real world and escape for a few minutes into a simpler time.”

HOT will present a pay-what-you-will preview at its final dress rehearsal on Thursday, July 9. The preshow will begin at 7 p.m. and the main show at 8:30 p.m..

“All Shook Up” will be performed July 10, 11, 12, 17, 18, 19, 24, 25 and 26 at the Ritter Park Amphitheater.

Tickets are $16 for general admission and $14 for 65 and better and children 5 to 12, under 5 is free.

Groups of 20 or more are $14 if they are purchased at the same time. All tickets include a $1 surcharge for the Greater Huntington Parks and Recreation District. Tickets can be purchased beginning at 6 p.m. at the gates on the nights of the show.

Tickets are also available at the Big Sandy Superstore Arena Box Office and Borders Books and Music in the Huntington Mall.

The gates open at 6:30 p.m. The pre-show starts at 7 p.m. and the main show begins at 8:30 p.m.

For more information call Patti Shaver at (304) 523-8080 or visit www.hotwv.org.

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