Michigan Premiere of The Pin-Up Girls at Meadow Brook Theatre
Memorable musical runs April 20 through May 15, on the campus of Oakland University in Rochester.
Leanne and her friends are entertaining at their local VFW hall when they come across a collection of letters from the past hundred years. The singers are moved to put on a show inspired by the letters home from soldiers, sailors and airmen spanning from World War I through Afghanistan. Songs range from “You Made Me Love You” and “Please Mr. Postman” to “Push It” and “Single Ladies.”
L to R: Grace Choi, Brittany Jeffery, and Brooke Quintana in The Pin-Up Girls at MBT
Courtesy Sean Carter Photography
The Pin-Up Girls, by James Hindman and Jeffrey Lodin runs at Meadow Brook Theatre on the campus of Oakland University in Rochester, MI from April 20 through May 15, 2022.
“The Pin-Up Girls is full of music everyone will remember and enjoy,“ says Travis W. Walter, MBT artistic director. “And while the show is a love note to our veterans, we know these familiar tunes will bring back memories for everyone.”
Cast members are all making their MBT debuts. Brittany Jeffery plays Leanne, Brooke Quintana is Megan, Grace Choi is Dana, and Justin Scott Brown rounds out the cast as Joel.
Ruth Crawford and Mary Robin Roth in Ladies In Lavender at MBT
Courtesy Sean Carter Photography
The Pin-Up Girls is directed by Travis W. Walter. Deon Ridley is the choreographer and Zachary Ryan is the music director. Brittanie Nichole Sicker is the stage manager with scenic design by Brian Kessler, costume design by Karen Kangas-Preston, lighting design by Shania Chehab, and sound design by Mike Duncan.
In addition to music director, Zachary Ryan is also the conductor and plays piano for the first two weeks of the run, while Jim Territo takes over for the last two weeks. The rest of the band includes Andrew Toering on bass and Brian Buckmaster on drums.
Tickets range from $36 to $46 and are available by calling the Meadow Brook Theatre box office at 248-377-3300 or going online at www.ticketmaster.com. Student discounts are available at the box office. Groups of eight or more should call 248-370-3316 for group pricing.
Ruth Crawford, Jacob Ryan Smith, and Mary Robin Roth in Ladies In Lavender at MBT
Courtesy Sean Carter Photography
The Pin-Up Girls is made possible through the generous support of The Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs, The National Endowment for the Arts, The Kresge Foundation, The Fred A. and Barbara M. Erb Family Foundation, The Shubert Foundation, Meadow Brook Theatre Guild.
A special note: As Covid-19 is a constantly changing situation, MBT will be monitoring and adhering to the guidance given by the CDC, the State of Michigan, the Actor’s Equity Association, and Oakland University. Check the Meadow Brook Theatre website at www.mbtheatre.com for the latest information on efforts to keep everyone safe.
Meadow Brook Theatre is a professional theatre located on the campus of Oakland University in Rochester, Michigan. For additional information, please visit www.mbtheatre.com or call 248-377-3300. Meadow Brook Theatre is a nonprofit, cultural institution serving southeast Michigan for 55 years.
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Performance Schedule with Ticket Prices
28 Total Performances
Wednesday, Apr 20
8pm $36
Thursday, Apr 21
8pm $36
Friday, Apr 22
8pm $37
Saturday, Apr 23
6pm $46
Sunday, Apr 24
2pm $41
6:30pm $37
Wednesday, Apr 27
2pm $38
8pm $38
Thursday, Apr 28
8pm $41
Friday, Apr 29
8pm $43
Saturday, Apr 30
2pm $41
8pm $46
Sunday, May 1
2pm $41
6:30pm $37
Wednesday, May 4
2pm $38
8pm $38
Thursday, May 5
8pm $41
Friday, May 6
8pm $43
Saturday, May 7
6pm $46
Sunday, May 8
2pm $41
6:30pm $37
Wednesday, May 11
2pm $38
8pm $38
Thursday, May 12
8pm $41
Friday, May 13
8pm $43
Saturday, May 14
2pm $41
8pm $46
Sunday, May 15
2pm $41
Cast and Crew
CAST:
Joel: Justin Scott Brown
Dana: Grace Choi
Leanne: Brittany Jeffery
Megan: Brooke Quintana
PRODUCTION:
Director: Travis W. Walter
Choreographer: Deon Ridley
Music Director: Zachary Ryan
Scenic Design: Brian Kessler
Costume Design: Karen Kangas-Preston
Lighting Design: Shania Chehab
Sound Design : Mike Duncan
Stage Manager: Brittanie Nichole Sicker
BAND:
Conductor/Piano weeks 1, 2: Zachary Ryan
Conductor/Piano 3, 4: Jim Territo
Bass: Andrew Toering
Drums: Brian Buckmaster
Apr 7, 2022, Rochester.Life Staff