The Marvelous Wonderettes performing in Elizabethton

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From left, Catherine Hammer, Andee Atkins, Sarah Sanders and Shannon Cook star as the Fabulous Wonderettes in a new JRT production that will open July 29 in Elizabethton. PHOTO BY GREGG PERRY

Join the Jonesborough Repertory Theatre and the Marvelous Wonderettes singing group for Springfield High School’s 1958 senior prom and their reunion 10 years later, in this “musical walk down memory lane.” 

Hit songs include “Lollipop,” “Dream Lover,” “Stupid Cupid,” “It’s My Party,” and “Mr. Sandman.”  These girls will perform over 30 classic ’50s and ’60s hits that you do not want to miss.

The Marvelous Wonderettes—Betty Jean, Cindy Lou, Missy, and Suzy—are four friends who make up the singing quartet. The show was written and created by Roger Bean, and it’s directed by Liz Dollar, music directed by Shawn Hale, and choreographed by Jessica Shelton. The cast members are Andee Atkins as Suzy, Shannon Cook as Cindy Lou, Catherine Hammer as Missy, and Sarah Sanders as Betty Jean.

The show runs July 29 through Aug. 8. Show times are Thursdays through Saturdays at 7:30 p.m.; Saturdays and Sundays at 2 p.m. Tickets are $17 general admission, $15 for students and seniors. To purchase tickets, call the Historic Jonesborough Visitors Center at 423.753.1010 or go online to jonesboroughtheatre.com. 

This production will be performed at the Bonnie Kate Theatre located at 115 S. Sycamore St, Elizabethton. It is sponsored by Sandee and Gary Degner, and Lynda and Lew Wexler.

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