The Buddy Holly Story

Joburg Admin / May 17, 2018

What Is It? Starring Brendan Peyper as Buddy, Buddy has been enjoyed by millions around the world and tells the story of the tragically short life of Buddy Holly, who along with his high-school friends, The Crickets, turned country music upside down to create some of the best rock ‘n roll songs ever written. Share Buddy’s frustrations through his first recording contract; the excitement America felt when ‘That’ll Be The Day’ hit number 1 on the charts; his naïve determination to be the first white act to play the Apollo Theatre, Harlem; his whirlwind romance and marriage to Maria Elena; concluding with the ill-fated ‘Winter Dance Party’ tour of the Midwest and what in theatre must be one of the most incredible musical concerts of all-time. When Is It? Thursday, 17 May 2018 - Sunday, 10 June 2018. Shows at 20:00 and 15:00 and 19:00 on weekends. Where Is It? Theatre of Marcellus, Emperors Palace, 64 Jones Road, Kempton Park, Johannesburg. How Much Is It? Tickets from R300 per person and are available from Computicket. Dinner and show packages available. Accommodation special also available. For More Information For more information about this show, visit www.emperorspalace.com. Don't forget to check them out on Facebook and Twitter.

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