West Springfield, MA (3/24/23) – The life story of one of the most influential pioneers of 1950’s rock and roll comes to the Majestic Theater with the return of Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story April 13 through May 28. The rock musical by Alan James was the first play presented when the Majestic re-opened to the public in March 1997, and it became an immediate crowd-pleaser.
The play follows the musical path of the young man from Lubbock, Texas who created some of rock’s first big hits including “That’ll Be the Day,” “Rave On,” “Oh Boy,” and “Peggy Sue,” among others featured in the show. Holly led the way in writing and producing his own songs, as well as playing all the instruments with his band, The Crickets. Buddy also features many other hit tunes of the era including “Chantilly Lace” and “La Bamba.”
Cast members include Dan Whelton, Caleb Koval, Shaun O’Keefe, Tina Sparkle, Josh Karam, Jacob Nichols, Chelsea Nectow, Josh Mason, Steve Henderson and Brad Shepard. Producing Director Danny Eaton will direct the play, and Sue Dziura is associate producing director. Music director is Mitch Chakour and Stephen Petit is production stage manager. Set director/technical director is Josiah Durham, and Dawn McKay is costume designer. Dan Rist is lighting designer and sound design is being handled by Doug Wallace.
According to Eaton, “The demand for another presentation of Buddy has never subsided. Over the years our audience members have kept requesting that we present the show again, and we figured it would be a great addition to our 25th Anniversary Season at the Majestic. The show is timeless, the songs are brilliant, and the story of Buddy Holly, one of the most talented and endearing figures in early rock and roll, has touched audiences around the world.”
Ticket prices range from $31 – $37 and can be obtained by visiting or calling the box office at (413) 747-7797 during hours of operation (Monday-Friday 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. and Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.)
Effective March 2023, audience members are encouraged to wear face masks, but they are no longer required at the Majestic. Doors to the theater will open one hour before the start of a show, which is also when the café opens. For more information, visit www.majestictheater.com
PERFORMANCE DATES FOR BUDDY: THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY
Thursday, April 13 – 7:30pm
Friday, April 14 – 8pm
Saturday, April 15 – 8pm
Sunday, April 16 – 2pm
Wednesday, April 19 – 7pm
Thursday, April 20 – 7:30pm
Friday, April 21 – 8pm
Saturday, April 22 – 8pm
Sunday, April 23 – 2pm
Wednesday, April 26 – 7pm
Thursday, April 27 – 7:30pm
Friday, April 28 – 8pm
Saturday, April 29 – 8pm
Sunday, April 30 – 2pm & 7pm
Wednesday, May 3 – 7pm
Thursday, May 4 – 7:30pm
Friday, May 5 – 8pm
Saturday, May 6 – 2pm & 8pm
Sunday, May 7 – 2pm
Wednesday, May 10 – 7pm
Thursday, May 11 – 7:30pm
Friday, May 12 – 8pm
Saturday, May 13 – 2pm & 8pm
Sunday, May 14 – 2pm
Wednesday, May 17 – 7pm
Thursday, May 18 – 7:30pm
Friday, May 19 – 8pm
Saturday, May 20 – 2pm & 8pm
Sunday, May 21 – 2pm
Wednesday, May 24 – 7pm
Thursday, May 25 – 7:30pm
Friday, May 26 – 8pm
Saturday, May 27 – 2pm & 8pm
Sunday, May 28 – 2pm