Musical parable of 'Joseph' comes to Heartland Festival
The fourth show to open during the University of Wisconsin-Platteville's 2008 Heartland Festival is "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat." The production will open July 11 in the Richard and Helen Brodbeck Concert Hall in the Center for the Arts.
The Biblical saga of Joseph and his coat of many colors comes to vibrant life in this delightful musical parable. Joseph is a boy blessed with prophetic dreams, and his father's favorite son. When he is sold into slavery by his jealous brothers and taken to Egypt, Joseph endures a series of adventures in which his spirit and humanity are continually challenged.
"Joseph is about two things: dreaming and storytelling," explained the show's director, Paul Helm, who is returning to the Heartland Festival for his fourth season. "Joseph is a dreamer, both revered and hated for his interpretation of dreams. Such is the case today as dreamers are often outcasts. They see things, they understand things, but many times the world is not ready to hear what a dreamer has to say."
This popular show, which ran for 749 performances on Broadway, is sure to be a hit with Heartland Festival audiences, according to John Hassig, director of Performing and Visual Arts, Programs and Facilities at UWP. He explained that this musical extravaganza features an engaging cornucopia of musical styles, from country-western and calypso to bubble gum rock and rock n' roll.
"This tale is both timely and timeless," said Hassig.
The cast features Heartland Festival newcomer Aaron Sitrick in the role of Joseph, as well as other new faces and many familiar ones. More than 70 people in the cast, ensemble and children's choir will share the stage at the state-of-the- art concert hall.
Evening performances begin at 7:30 p.m. and will be held on July 11, 17, 20, 22, 24 and 31. Matinees, beginning at 2 p.m., will be held on July 12, 19 and 27; and Aug. 3.
Ticket prices are $17 for adults or $9 for children under 18 and UWP students with I.D. All opening night performances include a post-show reception sponsored by Platteville Dairy Queen.
Anyone interested in learning more about this or other Heartland Festival shows may call the University Box Office at (608) 342-1298 or visit the Heartland website at http://www.uwplatt.edu/arts/heartland. The University Box Office is open Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and is located on the ground floor of the newly renovated Ullsvik Hall at the intersection of Hickory and Main streets. The CFA Box Office location opens one and a half hours before scheduled performances. Tickets are also available online 24/7 at http://tickets.uwplatt.edu
The Biblical saga of Joseph and his coat of many colors comes to vibrant life in this delightful musical parable. Joseph is a boy blessed with prophetic dreams, and his father's favorite son. When he is sold into slavery by his jealous brothers and taken to Egypt, Joseph endures a series of adventures in which his spirit and humanity are continually challenged.
"Joseph is about two things: dreaming and storytelling," explained the show's director, Paul Helm, who is returning to the Heartland Festival for his fourth season. "Joseph is a dreamer, both revered and hated for his interpretation of dreams. Such is the case today as dreamers are often outcasts. They see things, they understand things, but many times the world is not ready to hear what a dreamer has to say."
This popular show, which ran for 749 performances on Broadway, is sure to be a hit with Heartland Festival audiences, according to John Hassig, director of Performing and Visual Arts, Programs and Facilities at UWP. He explained that this musical extravaganza features an engaging cornucopia of musical styles, from country-western and calypso to bubble gum rock and rock n' roll.
"This tale is both timely and timeless," said Hassig.
The cast features Heartland Festival newcomer Aaron Sitrick in the role of Joseph, as well as other new faces and many familiar ones. More than 70 people in the cast, ensemble and children's choir will share the stage at the state-of-the- art concert hall.
Evening performances begin at 7:30 p.m. and will be held on July 11, 17, 20, 22, 24 and 31. Matinees, beginning at 2 p.m., will be held on July 12, 19 and 27; and Aug. 3.
Ticket prices are $17 for adults or $9 for children under 18 and UWP students with I.D. All opening night performances include a post-show reception sponsored by Platteville Dairy Queen.
Anyone interested in learning more about this or other Heartland Festival shows may call the University Box Office at (608) 342-1298 or visit the Heartland website at http://www.uwplatt.edu/arts/heartland. The University Box Office is open Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and is located on the ground floor of the newly renovated Ullsvik Hall at the intersection of Hickory and Main streets. The CFA Box Office location opens one and a half hours before scheduled performances. Tickets are also available online 24/7 at http://tickets.uwplatt.edu
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