[NEohioPAL]Beck Center Presents 15th Anniversary of Lies & Legends: The Music of Harry Chapin, June 23-July 23

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

June 12, 2006

Direct questions to: (216) 521-2540

Yvette Hanzel, extension 225

Scott Spence, extension 239

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The Beck Center for the Arts=20

Presents

The 15th Anniversary of

Lies & Legends: The Music of Harry Chapin

June 23, 2006 - July 23, 2006

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            Lakewood, OH - The Beck Center for the Arts presents Lies &
Legends: The Music of Harry Chapin, opening June 23, 2006 and running
through July 23, 2006 on the Mackey Main Stage.  This Cleveland
production is directed by William Roudebush and features all of the
original cast members who are joining us from around the country to
celebrate the 15th anniversary of this smash hit.=20

            Lies & Legends is a heartfelt tribute to Harry Chapin and
his music.  Chapin who was killed in a car accident in 1981 was well
known for his work as an activist.  It is reported that he donated half
of all his concert proceeds to charities and received numerous awards
for his humanitarian efforts.  The legendary songwriter left us a rich
legacy filled with songs that explore every emotion and facet of life.
Reflect on the first time you heard his music with this profound and
riveting performance that preserves the essence of the man who inspired
it.  =20

            Director William Roudebush comments, "I first discovered
Lies & Legends in 1987 while researching a musical revue I was writing
based on the history of the Village Gate theatre where this Harry Chapin
revue had its world premiere.  I was instantly captivated by Harry's
unique gift for storytelling.  He seemed connected to the soul of
humanity.  One great song followed another.  I couldn't stop listening
to the music.  It took me four years to create the opportunity to direct
Lies & Legends, which came fifteen years ago at the Beck Center.  It was
the first production I selected to direct when I took over the job as
Artistic Director in 1990.  I'll never forget the reaction to this show.
It took everyone, including myself, completely by surprise.  Returning
to reprise the production surrounded by the original cast (with the
notable exception of Ken Benz who, like Harry Chapin, left us too soon)
will be a sweet ride.  I can't wait to see how it will all come out this
time." =20

            The cast includes Equity actors Paul Alessandro, Mickey
Houlahan and Tracee Patterson; as well as Monica Olejko---and adds Beck
favorite Daniel Folino as the fifth member.=20

Sponsoring this production are Cox Communications, The Cleveland
Foundation, Soft Rock 102.1 WDOK, the Ohio Arts Council, Scene Magazine
and Lakewoodbuzz.com. =20

Show times are Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 p.m. and Sundays at 3:00
p.m. Two special Thursday evening performances are scheduled for July
13 and 20 at 8:00 p.m. For tickets, call the Beck Center box office at
(216) 521-2540 or log onto www.beckcenter.org
<http://www.beckcenter.org/> . Tickets are $26 for adults, $23 for
seniors (65 and older), and $15 for students (22 and under with ID).
All individual ticket sales are subject to a $2.00 administrative fee
per ticket applied at the time of purchase. Group discounts are
available for parties of 12 or more. The Beck Center for the Arts is
located just 10 minutes west of downtown Cleveland at 17801 Detroit
Avenue in Lakewood.=20

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<p class=3DMsoNormal align=3Dcenter style=3D'text-align:center'><font =
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Arts <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal align=3Dcenter style=3D'text-align:center'><font =
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style=3D'font-size:12.0pt'>Presents<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal align=3Dcenter style=3D'text-align:center'><font =
size=3D3
face=3D"Times New Roman"><span style=3D'font-size:12.0pt'>The =
15<sup>th</sup>
Anniversary of<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal align=3Dcenter =
style=3D'text-align:center'><b><i><font size=3D3
face=3D"Times New Roman"><span =
style=3D'font-size:12.0pt;font-weight:bold;
font-style:italic'>Lies & Legends: The Music of Harry =
Chapin<o:p></o:p></span></font></i></b></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal align=3Dcenter =
style=3D'text-align:center'><st1:date
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size=3D3
 face=3D"Times New Roman"><span style=3D'font-size:12.0pt'>June 23, =
2006</span></font></st1:date>
– <st1:date
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tabIndex=3D"0" Year=3D"2006" Day=3D"23" Month=3D"7" w:st=3D"on">July 23, =
2006</st1:date><o:p></o:p></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D3 face=3D"Times New Roman"><span =
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&=
nbsp; 
<st1:City
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tabIndex=3D"0" w:st=3D"on">Lakewood</st1:City>, <st1:State
style=3D"BACKGROUND-POSITION: left bottom; BACKGROUND-IMAGE: =
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tabIndex=3D"0" w:st=3D"on">OH</st1:State> – The =
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Arts
presents Lies & Legends: The =
Music of
Harry Chapin, opening <st1:date
style=3D"BACKGROUND-POSITION: left bottom; BACKGROUND-IMAGE: =
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tabIndex=3D"0" Year=3D"2006" Day=3D"23" Month=3D"6" w:st=3D"on">June 23, =
2006</st1:date>
and running through <st1:date
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tabIndex=3D"0" Year=3D"2006" Day=3D"23" Month=3D"7" w:st=3D"on">July 23, =
2006</st1:date>
on the Mackey Main Stage.  This <st1:place w:st=3D"on"><st1:City
 style=3D"BACKGROUND-POSITION: left bottom; BACKGROUND-IMAGE: =
url(res://ietag.dll/#34/#1001); BACKGROUND-REPEAT: repeat-x"
 tabIndex=3D"0" w:st=3D"on">Cleveland</st1:City></st1:place> production =
is directed
by William Roudebush and features all of the original cast members who =
are
joining us from around the country to celebrate the 15th =
anniversary
of this smash hit. <o:p></o:p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'line-height:150%'><font size=3D3 =
face=3D"Times New Roman"><span
style=3D'font-size:12.0pt;line-height:150%'>    &nbsp=
;      
<i><span style=3D'font-style:italic'>Lies & Legends</span></i> is a =
heartfelt
tribute to Harry Chapin and his music.  Chapin who was killed in a =
car
accident in 1981 was well known for his work as an activist.  It is
reported that he donated half of all his concert proceeds to charities =
and
received numerous awards for his humanitarian efforts.  The =
legendary
songwriter left us a rich legacy filled with songs that explore every =
emotion
and facet of life.  Reflect on the first time you heard his music =
with
this profound and riveting performance that preserves the essence of the =
man
who inspired it.   <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'line-height:150%'><font size=3D3 =
face=3D"Times New Roman"><span
style=3D'font-size:12.0pt;line-height:150%'>    &nbsp=
;      
Director William Roudebush comments, “I first discovered <i><span
style=3D'font-style:italic'>Lies & Legends</span></i> in 1987 while
researching a musical revue I was writing based on the history of the =
Village
Gate theatre where this Harry Chapin revue had its world premiere.  =
I was
instantly captivated by Harry’s unique gift for =
storytelling.  He
seemed connected to the soul of humanity.  One great song followed
another.  I couldn’t stop listening to the music.  It =
took me
four years to create the opportunity to direct <i><span =
style=3D'font-style:italic'>Lies
& Legends,</span></i> which came fifteen years ago at the <st1:place =
w:st=3D"on"><st1:PlaceName
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url(res://ietag.dll/#34/#1001); BACKGROUND-REPEAT: repeat-x"
 tabIndex=3D"0" w:st=3D"on">Beck</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType
 style=3D"BACKGROUND-POSITION: left bottom; BACKGROUND-IMAGE: =
url(res://ietag.dll/#34/#1001); BACKGROUND-REPEAT: repeat-x"
 tabIndex=3D"0" w:st=3D"on">Center</st1:PlaceType></st1:place>.  It =
was the
first production I selected to direct when I took over the job as =
Artistic
Director in 1990.  I’ll never forget the reaction to this
show.  It took everyone, including myself, completely by =
surprise. 
Returning to reprise the production surrounded by the original cast =
(with the
notable exception of Ken Benz who, like Harry Chapin, left us too soon) =
will be
a sweet ride.  I can’t wait to see how it will all come out =
this
time.”  <b><span =
style=3D'font-weight:bold'><o:p></o:p></span></b></span></font></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'line-height:150%'><font size=3D3 =
color=3Dblack
face=3D"Times New Roman"><span =
style=3D'font-size:12.0pt;line-height:150%;
color:black'>          =

The cast includes Equity actors Paul Alessandro, Mickey Houlahan and =
Tracee
Patterson; as well as Monica Olejko---and adds Beck favorite Daniel =
Folino as
the fifth member. <o:p></o:p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-indent:.5in;line-height:150%'><font =
size=3D3
face=3D"Times New Roman"><span =
style=3D'font-size:12.0pt;line-height:150%'>Sponsoring
this production are Cox Communications, The Cleveland Foundation, Soft =
Rock
102.1 WDOK, the Ohio Arts Council, Scene Magazine and =
Lakewoodbuzz.com.  <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

Show
times are Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 p.m. and Sundays at <st1:time =
Minute=3D"0"
Hour=3D"15" w:st=3D"on">3:00 p.m.</st1:time>  Two special Thursday =
evening
performances are scheduled for July 13 and 20 at 8:00 p.m.  For =
tickets,
call the <st1:place w:st=3D"on"><st1:PlaceName
 style=3D"BACKGROUND-POSITION: left bottom; BACKGROUND-IMAGE: =
url(res://ietag.dll/#34/#1001); BACKGROUND-REPEAT: repeat-x"
 tabIndex=3D"0" w:st=3D"on">Beck</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType
 style=3D"BACKGROUND-POSITION: left bottom; BACKGROUND-IMAGE: =
url(res://ietag.dll/#34/#1001); BACKGROUND-REPEAT: repeat-x"
 tabIndex=3D"0" w:st=3D"on">Center</st1:PlaceType></st1:place> box =
office at (216)
521-2540 or log onto <a
href=3D"http://www.beckcenter.org/" =
title=3D"http://www.beckcenter.org/">www.beckcenter.org</a><=
/font>.  
<st1:PersonName
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tabIndex=3D"0" w:st=3D"on">Tickets</st1:PersonName> are $26 for adults, =
$23 for
seniors (65 and older), and $15 for students (22 and under with =
ID).  All
individual ticket sales are subject to a $2.00 administrative fee per =
ticket
applied at the time of purchase.  Group discounts are available for
parties of 12 or more.  The <st1:PlaceName
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