Go, Go, Go! Drayton Entertainment is dreaming big for 2017, hoping theatregoers will flock to its multiple theatres for a mega-musical of epic proportions. Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is planned for four stages as part of the award-winning theatre organization’s 2017 season.
The production will play at the following locations in 2017:
– Dunfield Theatre Cambridge (5 weeks, March 1 to April 2);
– Drayton Festival Theatre (3 weeks, May 17 to June 3);
– Huron Country Playhouse in Grand Bend(3 weeks, June 7 to June 24);
– King’s Wharf Theatre in Penetanguishene (4 weeks, Aug. 10 to Sept. 2);
Created by the legendary Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is one of the most adored musicals in Broadway history, officials state. And with its family-friendly storyline, universal themes and catchy music, it’s also one of the industry’s most lucrative productions.
“Joseph remains so popular because it presents a timeless message about faith and forgiveness – something we need today more than ever,” Drayton Entertainment artistic director Alex Mustakas said. “This is family entertainment at its best. It’s extremely funny, warm and uplifting … it’s guaranteed to leave you singing your way out of the theatre.”
The irresistible tale chronicles the trials and triumphs of Joseph, Israel’s favorite son. Sold into slavery by his eleven jealous brothers when their father, Jacob, gives him a coat of many colours, Joseph capitalizes on his ability to interpret dreams and in so doing rises above his bleak circumstances to become one of the most powerful men in Egypt.
Explosive dance numbers, plenty of laughter, unforgettable tunes like Go, Go Joseph, Any Dream Will Do, and Close Every Door make Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat a vibrant feast for the eyes and ears.
From calypso to jazz to western, the types of music are as varied and electrifying as the multitude of colours on Joseph’s famous coat.
“The show has universal appeal – it’s fun and upbeat and sure to entertain audiences of all ages,” said Neil Aitchison, president of Drayton Entertainment’s board of directors. “It also has the necessary popularity to attract bus tours, day trippers, and overnight travellers, which will bolster tourism in the areas immediately servicing and surrounding our theatres.”
Tickets for Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, as well as the other 2017 season productions, will go on sale exclusively to members of Drayton Entertainment this fall.
Tickets will go on sale to the general public in early December. To become a member of Drayton Entertainment, contact the box office at 1-855-DRAYTON (372-9866) For more information about the current season visit www.draytonentertainment.com.
