SISTERS OF SWING: The Story of the Andrews Sisters

About

Minnesota-born sisters LaVerne, Maxene and Patty Andrews began their recording career in the ‘30s and rose to stardom entertaining American GIs in WWII. Follow these remarkable women and their winding pathway to success which gained them more top 10 hits than the Beatles! This show includes over 20 hit songs (like “Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy”) that’ll have you bouncing in your seat!

Added features at this event include:
• Swing dances (including an instructor) after the Saturday night performances
• An exhibition of Andrews Sisters memorabilia and World War II artifacts
• USO “Stage Door Canteen”-inspired concessions
• Audio-described performance on July 20th
• Pre-show scavenger hunt and lawn games
• Ticket discounts for young adults, ages 13-24

The show is written by Beth Gilleland and Bob Beverage, based on an idea by Ron Peluso, with musical arrangements and continuity by Raymond Berg. The show is directed by Joy Donley, with musical direction by Michael Pearce Donley (of Triple Espresso--a highly caffeinated comedy).

**This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Metropolitan Regional Arts Council, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.