LINDSBORG, KAN., – The Bethany College Theatre Department invites you to an enchanting evening of music and entertainment with their upcoming production, “Cabaret: A Musical Revue,” on March 30 and April 1 at 7:30 pm. The Birger Sandzén Memorial Gallery in Lindsborg, Kan., will host the production. This event is part of the highly anticipated Messiah Festival of the Arts, which celebrates music, art, and culture in the community.
Prepare to be transported to the 19th-century cabaret nightclubs of France and Germany with an evening of food, drink, and musical entertainment. The ticket price includes wine and hors d’oeuvres for your enjoyment.
The talented cast of nine Bethany College students, staff, and community members will take you on a journey through the history of musical theatre. The show will feature selections from the “Golden Age” of musical theatre with songs from “Kiss Me, Kate,” “The Music Man,” “Funny Girl,” and “Damn Yankees,” among others. The performance will then move into the era of Sondheim with songs from “Into the Woods,” “Sweeney Todd,” and “Sunday in the Park with George.” Finally, the contemporary musicals featuring “Hamilton,” “Wicked,” “Hadestown,” “The Phantom of the Opera,” and more will finish out the revue.
Leslie Mangrum, Assistant Professor of Music at Bethany College, will be directing the show, accompanied by Judy Weber of Salina, KS on keyboard and Justin Woolsey of Newton, KS on percussion. The Ken Sjogren family generously donated the keyboard and sound equipment.
Take advantage of this exciting musical revue by the Bethany College Music Department. Tickets are available now and can be purchased at the door or online.
For more information, please visit the Messiah Festival website at messiahfestival.org or contact the Music Department at (785) 227-3380 ext. 8235.
Contact: Bethany College Music Department
(785) 227-3380 ext. 8235
music@bethanylb.edu
messiahfestival.org
Bethany College, established by Swedish Lutheran immigrants in 1881, is a college of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. The mission of Bethany College is to educate, develop, and challenge individuals to reach for truth and excellence as they lead lives of faith, learning, and service. At Bethany, students join a community of dedicated educators and caring mentors who walk alongside them as they discover, explore, and navigate the path to their purpose. Bethany College is on the Web at www.bethanylb.edu and is located in Lindsborg, Kansas, the fine arts and crafts capital of the state.
