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'Broadway' brings it home for Seaglass
by Outspoken on Thu Jul 17, 2008 6:03 am
'Broadway' brings it home for Seaglass
The show will feature some young adults who started singing with the group as children.
By GISELLE GOODMAN
Staff Writer Portland Press Herald
KENNEBUNK — What is better than the best of Broadway?
Having "Highlights from the Best of Broadway" come to Kennebunk Town Hall, performed by local musicians, that's what.
If you've been in town a while, then the performers are likely to look familiar. There is a group of performers who sang for Seaglass when they were children and have returned, as young adults, to perform for their hometown again.
"The highlights are to see kids who were little munchkins when they started, and who have grown up to be wonderful women in the field of music," said Jean Strazdes, director of Seaglass Performing Arts. "It's just fun to see how they've grown and developed."
Expect 32 different musical numbers from "Best of Broadway" -- some from traditional musicals ("Annie," "The Sound of Music") and some from lesser-known shows ("The It Girl").
It is sure to offer a smorgasbord of Broadway musical hits, and not just the usual Rodgers and Hammerstein suspects.
"There's enough music that people have heard before, and enough things that are new that people haven't heard much before, that are really strong pieces," said Stephanie Sanders, a performer in the show.
There is also a cute factor that can't be missed, as seven of the performers are children. They will have the spotlight for songs from shows such as "Beauty and the Beast," "Mary Poppins," and "Annie."
But probably the most notable thing about Seaglass Performing Arts' "Best of Broadway" are the homecoming factors.
First off, it's been a long time since Seaglass Performing Arts, born and raised in Kennebunk, has actually performed a show in Kennebunk. In the beginning, the summer performances, usually full-length musical productions, were at Kennebunk High School. But without air conditioning, it was hot and uncomfortable. So, six years ago, the gang moved their performances to Thornton Academy in Saco.
http://pressherald.mainetoday.com/story.php?id=199649&ac=PHnws
Photos Courtesy Seaglass Performing Arts
The show will feature some young adults who started singing with the group as children.
By GISELLE GOODMAN
Staff Writer Portland Press Herald
KENNEBUNK — What is better than the best of Broadway?
Having "Highlights from the Best of Broadway" come to Kennebunk Town Hall, performed by local musicians, that's what.
If you've been in town a while, then the performers are likely to look familiar. There is a group of performers who sang for Seaglass when they were children and have returned, as young adults, to perform for their hometown again.
"The highlights are to see kids who were little munchkins when they started, and who have grown up to be wonderful women in the field of music," said Jean Strazdes, director of Seaglass Performing Arts. "It's just fun to see how they've grown and developed."
Expect 32 different musical numbers from "Best of Broadway" -- some from traditional musicals ("Annie," "The Sound of Music") and some from lesser-known shows ("The It Girl").
It is sure to offer a smorgasbord of Broadway musical hits, and not just the usual Rodgers and Hammerstein suspects.
"There's enough music that people have heard before, and enough things that are new that people haven't heard much before, that are really strong pieces," said Stephanie Sanders, a performer in the show.
There is also a cute factor that can't be missed, as seven of the performers are children. They will have the spotlight for songs from shows such as "Beauty and the Beast," "Mary Poppins," and "Annie."
But probably the most notable thing about Seaglass Performing Arts' "Best of Broadway" are the homecoming factors.
First off, it's been a long time since Seaglass Performing Arts, born and raised in Kennebunk, has actually performed a show in Kennebunk. In the beginning, the summer performances, usually full-length musical productions, were at Kennebunk High School. But without air conditioning, it was hot and uncomfortable. So, six years ago, the gang moved their performances to Thornton Academy in Saco.
http://pressherald.mainetoday.com/story.php?id=199649&ac=PHnws
Photos Courtesy Seaglass Performing Arts
"Music is a moral law. It gives soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination, and charm and gaiety to life and to everything."
Plato (427-347 BC)
Plato (427-347 BC)
