*PRESS RELEASE* FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: 11/3/16 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Contact: Andrew Rothman From: Chagrin Valley Little Theatre 40 River Street Chagrin Falls, OH 44122 Phone: 440-247-8955 E-mail: cvlt@cvlt.org <mailto:cvlt@cvlt.org> Website: www.cvlt.org <http://www.cvlt.org/> *Promotional PHOTOS available for download at http://www.CVLT.org/promo <http://www.cvlt.org/promo>* * <http://www.cvlt.org/promo>* *"Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor™ Dreamcoat" returns to Chagrin Valley Little Theatre, Nov. 18 – Dec. 18* *The classic Andrew Lloyd Webber musical is a Chagrin Valley favorite* CHAGRIN FALLS, Ohio - Just in time for the brisk winds of mid-November to roll in, the light-hearted musical JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR™ DREAMCOAT is here to warm your heart as it takes the main stage at Chagrin Valley Little Theatre for weekend performances starting 8 p.m. on Nov.18. The colorful operetta offering something for everyone to enjoy, blending pop, rock, country and calypso melodies by Andrew Lloyd Webber with lyrics by Tim Rice. The duo also collaborated on /Jesus Christ Superstar/ and /Evita/, in addition to the myriad other cultural touchstones individually. The play is based on the ‘coat of many colors’ story of Joseph from the Book of Genesis. Joseph is the favored son of Jacob, whose other eleven sons act on their jealousy by faking Joseph’s death and selling him into slavery. Joseph eventually finds himself in prison, where his ability to interpret dreams catches the notice of Egypt's rulers. When Joseph becomes advisor to the Pharaoh, saving the country from famine, his brothers must go to Egypt and beg for food. The story is told through a series of songs woven together by The Narrator. For CVLT Director Michael Rogan, the story is for and about dreamers. “It’s a fun, uplifting musical that ultimately tells us that anything is possible if you dream big,” Rogan said. “It also tells us that good things can happen to a man who believes in his dreams. Joseph overcomes adversity and completely forgives his cruel and jealous brothers for placing him in harm’s way. We really need an uplifting experience after this election season.” The cast includes John Kolar as “Joseph,” Alex Noel Petsche as “The Narrator,” and Bob Apanasewicz as “Jacob.” It also includes twenty-two actors portraying the eleven brothers and their wives, along with a youth chorus of fifteen children. The music is directed by Lynne Provance, with dancing by choreographer Jen Justice. In some ways, the show is a reprise of the CVLT's 2012 staging, also directed by Rogan. That production broke records at the CVLT Box Office, becoming one of the 86-year-old organization's hottest tickets on record. “We have Alex and John reprising their roles as 'The Narrator' and 'Joseph,' plus several other returning cast members,” he explained. “Only this time we’re a little older and wiser, giving the show a different perspective.” The show runs 8 PM Fridays and Saturdays through Dec. 18, and includes 2 PM. matinees on Nov. 27*, Dec. 4, and Dec. 18. Tickets are $20 for adults and $16 for students and seniors. Group discounts are available. Contact the box office at 440-247-8955 between 1-6 p.m. Monday – Saturday, or www.CVLT.org <http://cvlt.org>. *Tickets for the matinee on Nov. 27 are being sold to the public exclusively through Friends of WomenSafe as a fundraiser event - details at CVLT.org or FOWS.info. Chagrin Valley Little Theatre is located at 40 River Street in historic Chagrin Falls, OH. CVLT is generously funded by Cuyahoga County residents through Cuyahoga Arts and Culture and supported by the Ohio Arts Council. CVLT is a proud member of the American Association of Community Theatre. ###