Blue Champagne

Conceived & Written by KEN JOHN GRANT

Musical Arrangements by BOB ASHLEY & TED SHADBOLT

Additional Arrangements by DAN PARR

Directed & Choreographed by DAVID CONNOLLY

Jump and jive through the heyday of the hepcat in a bubbly production that swings, scats, stomps, and soars its way through more than 65 timeless songs of the '40s.

Theatrically set as a live radio show from an intimate rooftop lounge, part of a series of popular "champagne broadcasts", this heady, nostalgic tribute conjures up fond memories of the Big Band era, Jukebox hits, Hollywood musicals, Victory Bonds, and the best of Broadway.

Featuring the unforgettable music of Cole Porter, Duke Ellington, George Gershwin, and Rodgers & Hart, along with timeless tunes like "Dancing Cheek To Cheek", "Pennies From Heaven", "Jukebox Saturday Night", and "Happy Days Are Here Again", Blue Champagne pours freely with a lighthearted effervescence that effortlessly combines elements of music, comedy, and dance. The result is a fizzy confection of nostalgia, romance, and love. May the good times flow on and on!

Blue Champagne
July 8 - August 1, 2009

Drayton Festival Theatre Preview Opening