“Forever Plaid” Comes to Proctors August 20-September 12

Posted by Gail M. Burns - July 2010

Celebrating its 20th anniversary;
#1 Off-Broadway show for two decades

Forever Plaid
The Heavenly Musical Hit
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August 20 – September 12
GE Theatre at Proctors

Schenectady, NY — Once upon a time, there were four guys (Sparky, Smudge, Jinx and Frankie) who loved to sing. They all met in high school, when they joined the Audio Visual Club. Discovering that they shared a love for music and entertaining, they got together and dreamed of becoming like their idols – The Four Freshman, The Hi-Lo’s and The Crew Cuts.

They rehearsed in the basement of Smudge’s family’s plumbing supply company. It was here they became “Forever Plaid” – a name that symbolizes the continuation of traditional values, of family, home and harmony. Although Rock ‘N’ Roll was racing down the fast lane like a candy-apple “Vette,” they believed in their music. Finally, they landed their first big gig at the Airport Hilton Cocktail Bar, “The Fusel-Lounge.”

En route to pick up their custom-made plaid tuxedos, they were slammed broadside by a school bus filled with eager Catholic teens. The teens were on their way to witness the Beatles make their US television debut on “The Ed Sullivan Show” and, miraculously, escaped uninjured.
The members of “Forever Plaid” were killed instantly. It is at the moment when their careers and lives end, that the story of Forever Plaid begins….
 


FOREVER PLAID has won worldwide acclaim from audiences of every demographic. Kids and their parents, grandparents and their great-grandparents have been smiling at this quirky off-beat tribute to the love of music, entertainment and the power of following your dream.
FOREVER PLAID has played the East Room of the White House (under the first Bush administration), and “The Plaids” have also sung for President Clinton at both his Democratic Conventions.

In London, FOREVER PLAID gave a command performance for HRH Queen Elizabeth. In Japan, the show was sponsored by the government and was honored with performances for Japanese dignitaries.

Tickets for FOREVER PLAID are available at Proctors Box Office, (518) 346-6204 or online at proctors.org.

Significant discounts on tickets are available for groups of 20 or more. A listing of shows and pricing may be found on proctors.org/group_sales or by contacting Proctors Group Sales at 518-382-3884 ext. 139.

This event is made possible with public funds from The New York State Council On The Arts, a State Agency.

Free parking for FOREVER PLAID, courtesy of Times Union.

Running Time: 105 min

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