Buddy Holly: Oh Boy! – History Theatre

Saturday, August 8, 7 pm
Sunday, August 9, 2 pm

The “Buddy Holly Story” ensemble returns to History Theatre for its FINAL METRO-AREA PERFORMANCE!

BUDDY HOLLY: OH BOY! will feature all the Buddy Holly hits:

That’ll Be the Day (The Ed Sulivan Show, Dec 1, 1957)
Peggy Sue (The Ed Sullivan Show, Dec 1, 1957)
Rave On
Maybe Baby (BBC’s Off the Record, 1958)
Not Fade Away
Heartbeat
Everyday
Words of Love and, of course,
Oh, Boy!

Don’t miss this stellar tribute to the music of American rock and roll icon Buddy Holly!

Set One will feature songs from other artists featured in the Winter Dance Party of 1959: Frankie Sardo (“Dream Lover,” “Fake Out”); Ritchie Valens (“Come on Let’s Go,” “Oh Donna,” “La Bamba”); Dion (“I Wonder Why,” “Teenager in Love,” “Run Around Sue”); and Big Bopper (“White Lightning,” “Chantilly Lace”).

Set Two will of course be all the Buddy Holly hits, including “That’ll Be the Day,” “Rave On,” and “Every Day.”

Gary Rue (producer and music director) will join the ensemble in the 2nd set!

Sonny Curtis of Buddy Holly’s Crickets, who, along with drummer Jerry Allison, attended opening night of “Buddy! The Buddy Holly Story” in 2009, heartily endorsed the performance and musicianship by saying, “This is about as close to the real deal as y’all are going to get!”

Featuring members of History Theatre Buddy! The Buddy Holly Story productions (2009-2015)

Nicholas Freeman: Buddy Holly
Zach Spicer: Drums
Blake Foster: Guitar
Mitch Benson: Bass
Gary Rue: Music Director/Producer

Ticket Information: Main Floor: $45 Balcony: $35. Groups (10 or more): $25 per ticket.

Watch Buddy Holly Oh Boy! Trailer!