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Press Information/Tickets: Nancy Nufer

Rubicon Theatre (805) 667-2912 ex. 238

 

Celebrate the Spirit of the Season with

Back Home Again: A John Denver Holiday Concert

at Rubicon Theatre

Rubicon Theatre celebrates the spirit of the season with the World Premiere Back Home Again: A John Denver Holiday Concert, presented in the style of John Denver’s popular Christmas specials. This evening of traditional and modern Christmas Carols, plus some of John Denver’s most memorable hits, is perfect for the entire family. Back Home Again will transport audiences back in time to a place where life is simple, and sweet, and full of promise.

The cast is led by Tony-nominee Dan Wheetman, a world class picker ‘n fiddler who led with John Denver’s band for eight years. Also featured are Broadway favorite Jim Newman (The Who’s Tommy, Steel Pier, Sunset Blvd.) and acclaimed Nashville singer Gail Bliss (A Closer Walk with Patsy Cline, Play it by Heart). Director and writer Randal Myler is the Tony nominated creator of smash hits including Ain’t Nothin’ but the Blues, Love, Janis, Lost Highway, The Immigrant, and Fire on the Mountain: The Music of the Coal Mines.

Back Home Again is perfect for corporate holiday parties, social and civic events, church functions, charity fundraisers and more. Groups of 12 or more receive savings of up to 30%!

Back Home Again: A John Denver Holiday Concert plays Wednesdays through Sundays, November 30 through December 24 at Rubicon Theatre, at the corner of Laurel and Main in Ventura’s Downtown Cultural District.  For tickets, call Rubicon Theatre Company at (805) 667-2900 or visit rubicontheatre.org.

Celebrate the Spirit of the Season with

Back Home Again: A John Denver Holiday Concert

at Rubicon Theatre

 

WHO:             Presented by Rubicon Theatre Company (RTC), Ventura’s professional theatre company; James O’Neil and Karyl Lynn Burns, Artistic Directors.  Directed by Randal Myler (Ain’t Nothin’ But the Blues, The Immigrant, Love, Janis, Lost Highway). Featuring acclaimed Broadway and Nashville singers plus world class pickers and fiddlers. Musical Director Dan Wheetman. Scenic Designer Trefoni Rizzi. Sound Designer Eric Stahlhammer. Lighting Designer Don Darnutzer.

WHAT:           Rubicon Theatre Company opens the company’s ninth season – the 2006-2007 Balancing Acts Season – with Back Home Again: A John Denver Holiday Concert by the Tony nominated creators of Nothin’ But the Blues. This down-home fun-filled concert is presented in the style of John Denver’s popular Christmas specials, and the cast is led by Dan Wheetman, who performed with John Denver’s band for 8 years. Back Home Again will enchant the whole family and transport you back in time to a place where life is sweet, and simple, and full of promise.

WHEN:           Back Home Again: A John Denver Holiday Concert previews Thursday and Friday, November 30 and December 1st at 8:00 p.m. The opening gala is Saturday,

December 2, with show at 7:00 p.m. and an elegant reception and party to follow with cast members, local dignitaries and special guests. Regular performances continue December 3 through December 24, Wednesdays at 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m., Thursdays through Fridays at 8:00 p.m., Saturdays at 2:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. Preview tickets are $25 each.  Gala tickets are $85 per person. Regular ticket prices are $26 to $49, depending on the performance. Groups of 12 or more receive special savings.

WHERE:        Rubicon Theatre Company at the Laurel, 1006 E. Main St., Ventura, CA  93001.  Corner of Laurel and Main in Ventura’s Downtown Cultural District.

TICKETS:      Call Rubicon Theatre Company (805) 667-2900 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, and Noon to 5 pm on Saturdays. (Visa, Mastercard and American Express accepted).  Tickets are also available in person at the theatre during box office hours (please use Laurel Street entrance during the week).

Rubicon Theatre “Back Home Again: A John Denver Holiday Concert” –

Calendar Listing/Schedule of Public Performances and Single Ticket Pricing

Date                                        Time               Type                            Pricing                                                           

Thursday, Nov. 30                   8pm                 Preview                       $25

Friday, Dec. 1                          8pm                 Preview                       $25

Saturday, Dec. 2                     7pm                 Gala                             $85 adult

Sunday, Dec. 3                       2pm                                                     $39 adult/$34 senior

Sunday, Dec. 3                       7pm                 Proceeds benefit         $39 adult/$34 senior

Ventura County Star Educational Programs             

Wednesday, Dec. 6                2pm                 Senior Matinee            $26

Wednesday, Dec. 6                7pm                 Talkback                      $39 adult/$34 senior  

Thursday, Dec. 7                    8pm                                                     $39 adult/$34 senior  

Friday, Dec. 8                         8pm                 The Scene*                 $44 adult/$39 senior

Saturday, Dec. 9                     2pm                                                     $39 adult/$34 senior

Saturday, Dec. 9                     8pm                                                     $49 adult/$44 senior

Sunday, Dec. 10                     2pm                                                     $39 adult/$34 senior

Sunday, Dec. 10                     7 pm                                                    $39 adult/$34 senior

Wednesday, Dec. 13              2pm                 Senior Matinee            $26

Wednesday, Dec. 13              7pm                 Talkback                      $39 adult/$34 senior              

Thursday, Dec. 14                  8pm                                                     $39 adult/$34 senior

Friday, Dec. 15                       8pm                 Food for Thought**     $44 adult/$39 senior

Saturday, Dec. 16                   2pm                                                     $39 adult/$34 senior

Saturday, Dec. 16                   8pm                                                     $49 adult/$44 senior

Sunday, Dec. 17                     2pm                 Audio Described         $39 adult/$34 senior

Sunday, Dec. 17                     7pm                                                     $39 adult/$34 senior

Wednesday, Dec.20               2pm                 Senior Matinee            $26

Wednesday, Dec. 20              7pm                                                     $39 adult/$34 senior

Thursday, Dec. 21                  8pm                                                     $39 adult/$34 senior

Friday, Dec. 22                       8pm                 Signed Performance   $44 adult/$39 senior

Saturday, Dec. 23                   2pm                                                     $39 adult/$34 senior

Saturday, Dec. 23                   8pm                                                     $49 adult/$44 senior

Sunday, Dec. 24                     2pm                                                     $39 adult/$34 senior

*Scene: Pre-show party for patrons 39 and under at Winchester's.

** Food-for-Thought Dinner: Enjoy a pre-show holiday dinner catered by Cat In The Kitchen downstairs at 6:15 p.m. During dessert hear more about John Denver's life and times from Dan Wheetman. Reservations required. Dinner tickets are $35; $30 for Subscribers. 


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