[NEOPAL]"Paul: A Musical Journey, " comes to the Civic Theatre on Good Friday, April 14.

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A new musical by Akron native Charles Myricks, Jr. blends Gospel, R&B
and Jazz to deliver a powerful story of transformation, reconciliation
and hope in Paul: A Musical Journey coming to the Akron Civic Theatre on
Good Friday, April 14 at 8 p.m.

Following its inaugural year that included more than 25 performances in
Akron and Cleveland, Paul: A Musical Journey is an energetic new musical
taken directly from the New Testament and focuses on one of the original
founders of Christianity, the Apostle Paul. With music and lyrics by
Myricks, the inspirational musical takes audiences on Paul's lifelong
personal transformation from murderer to martyr, culminating with his
conversion on the road to Damascus.=20

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While the story has its roots in the history of Christianity, the
musical's message is universal. "Paul's story is so powerful, and its
messages are no less important today than they were 2000 years ago.
Maybe more so," said Myricks in a recent interview. Through the power of
music and voice, Myricks spins Paul's tale in a harmonious celebration
of faith and inspiring testimony with a message of love, understanding,
humility and forgiveness. The musical features 24 original songs that
merge many musical styles - from tender ballads to soaring gospel.=20

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Paul: A Musical Journey has played to strong reviews and has
consistently received standing ovations since its opening in early 2005.
"I am so very thankful to the cast and all of our friends who have given
so much to help us to achieve the success we have had so far," said
Myricks. "We started out with a goal that seemed crazy - reaching
Broadway; well, that doesn't seem so crazy now. We know we've still got
a lot of ground to cover, but if we keep working hard, with God's help
anything is possible!"

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The cast of Paul: A Musical Journey features both vocalist and musicians
from the region and the country, including members of Myricks' gospel
group Divine Hope and Chicagoans Wilette Blakely and Erick Townsend, who
performs the lead role of Paul. Divine Hope is a leading gospel group in
Akron and throughout the region. A winner of the 1992 National New
Artist Search, Divine Hope was featured in the original Gospel Meets
Symphony concerts in Akron where Myricks played an integral part in
launching and establishing the highly successful concerts. In addition,
2004 marked Myricks' collaboration with the Ohio Ballet with the
production of a new ballet, "Transformation!"

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For tickets and event information, call the Akron Civic Theatre Box
Office at 330.253.2488 or The University of Akron's E.J. Thomas Hall
Ticket Office at 330.972.7570. Tickets are also available at all
Ticketmaster Centers or charge-by-phone at 330.945.9400 (Akron),
216.241.5555 (Cleveland) or online at www.ticketmaster.com
<http://www.ticketmaster.com/> . Tickets are $23.50 in advance or $25
day of show. Group discount rates are available by calling 330.650.1340.

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Paul: A Musical Journey is presented by The University of Akron's E.J.
Thomas Hall. Our 2005-2006 season sponsors include Ohio Arts Council,
The Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company, Akron Community Foundation and The
Robert O. Orr & Annamae Orr Family Foundation.=20

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Myricks,
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While
the story has its roots in the history of Christianity, the =
musical’s
message is universal. “Paul’s story is so powerful, and its
messages are no less important today than they were 2000 years =
ago.  
Maybe more so,” said Myricks in a recent interview. Through the =
power of
music and voice, Myricks spins Paul’s tale in a harmonious =
celebration of
faith and inspiring testimony with a message of love, understanding, =
humility
and forgiveness. The musical features 24 original songs that merge many =
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Paul: A Musical Journey =
has played to strong reviews and has consistently received
standing ovations since its opening in early 2005. “I =
am so very
thankful to the cast and all of our friends who have given so much to =
help us
to achieve the success we have had so far,” said Myricks. =
“We st<st1:PersonName
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reaching
Broadway; well, that doesn’t seem so crazy now. We know =
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The
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features
both vocalist and musicians from the region and the country, including =
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launching and
establishing the highly successful concerts. In addition, 2004 marked =
Myricks’
collaboration with the Ohio Ballet with the production of a new ballet,
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330.253.2488 or
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or charge-by-phone at 330.945.9400 (<st1:City =
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216.241.5555 (<st1:place w:st=3D"on"><st1:City =
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or online at <a =
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Tickets are $23.50 in =
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Paul:
A Musical Journey is presented by The =
University of
Akron’s E.J. Thomas Hall. Our
2005-2006 season sponsors include Ohio Arts Council, The Goodyear Tire =
and
Rubber Company, Akron Community Foundation and The Robert O. Orr & =
Annamae
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