Cabrillo Music Theatre set for Cabrillo 2010 Holiday Spectacular
Cabrillo Music Theatre proudly announces its fourth consecutive year of providing holiday entertainment to military service families. A star-studded gathering of Cabrillo stars past and present will join stars Shirley Jones and Patrick Cassidy in The CABRILLO 2010 HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR, directed by Cheryl Baxter at the 1,800-seat Fred Kavli Theatre at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, located at 2100 Thousand Oaks Boulevard in Thousand Oaks.
Along with Jones and Cassidy, cast members include many Cabrillo veterans: Shannon Warne, SEVEN BRIDES FOR SEVEN BROTHERS; Cassie Silva, 42ND STREET and IRVING BERLIN'S: WHITE CHRISTMAS; Dion Mial, SMOKEY JOE'S CAFÉ; Jeffrey Scott Parsons, 42ND STREET and SEVEN BRIDES; Farley Cadena, SINGIN' IN THE RAIN and 42ND STREET; and Derek Klena, CINDERELLA and HAPPY DAYS: A NEW MUSICAL. In all, 30 performers will take the stage, along with the 16-piece Cabrillo Music Theatre Orchestra, to bring entertainment to the troops and the public.
Says Carole W. Nussbaum, Cabrillo's President and Chief Executive Officer, "Following two years of entertaining the troops at Naval Base Port Hueneme, Cabrillo welcomed the troops to the Kavli Theatre last year. It was a hit with the troops and monumentally rewarding to Cabrillo. The immense satisfaction of "Being good at doing good" for our heroic service men and women is without equal. Cabrillo is proud to once again open our doors to our Armed Forces, and their families. The CABRILLO 2010 HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR STARRING SHIRLEY JONES AND PATRICK CASSIDY will provide warm holiday spirit for the troops, while allowing us to celebrate the season together."
While members of the military will be attending all six performances, the 7:00PM performance on Wednesday, December 22nd, is dedicated to "Military Night." A special pre-show presentation will feature a salute to the military, and an address from the Mayor of Thousand Oaks. "Over a thousand members of the U.S. military, will join us at the Kavli Theatre to enjoy a dazzling entertainment of song and dance. With Shirley Jones, Patrick Cassidy, a chorus line of high-kicking dancers, and the very best of Cabrillo's talented family, The SPECTACULAR promises to live up to its name!" remarked Nussbaum.
Directing and choreographing is Cheryl Baxter, who began her choreography career assisting Gene Kelly, and whose work is known nationwide. Dan Redfeld will Musical Direct, and lead the Cabrillo Music Theatre Orchestra. Part dazzling spectacle in the spirit of Radio City and countless television variety shows, and part warm family gathering, and tied up with a ribbon by Shirley Jones, Patrick Cassidy, and a bevy of Cabrillo stars, the 2010 CABRILLO HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR is perfect entertainment for the entire family.
THE CABRILLO 2010 HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR STARRING SHIRLEY JONES & PATRICK CASSIDY is an added attraction for Cabrillo's 2010-2011 season, which also includes THE MARVELOUS WONDERETTES (February 2011), THE PRODUCERS (April 2011), and THE SOUND OF MUSIC (July 2011). Season tickets are still available, and subscribers receive discounts and privileged seating for the 2010 CABRILLO HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR STARRING SHIRLEY JONES & PATRICK CASSIDY. Single tickets are available for all shows. For ticket and theatre information, or to become a Cabrillo Season Ticket Subscriber, call (805) 449-ARTS (2787).