'Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat' swirls on Oak Ridge Playhouse stage

Oak Ridge Playhouse closes out its 81st season of shows in technicolor with an exciting revamp of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s beloved masterpiece, "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat," with performances May 10-19.

From dreams to destiny, this is the extraordinary story of Joseph. Witness his meteoric rise from favored son to betrayed brother, from prisoner to right-hand man. Blessed with prophetic dreams and one very colorful garment, experience Joseph’s dazzling journey like you’ve never seen before.

With funky choreography, mesmerizing disco sounds, and hypnotic tales told through nightclub glitterati, this new spin celebrates the 1970s in all its groovy glory. The infectious melodies of iconic hits like "Any Dream Will Do," "Close Every Door," and "Go, Go, Go Joseph" thump into the late-night hours.

"Joseph" ]has seen several different Broadway and West End revivals, national tours, even a film, but in this version by visionary director Reggie Law, the story peaks in the late '70s at the height of Studio 54. Bringing a new twist to a classic tale, this is a theatrical experience that invites audiences to let loose, have fun, and dance the night away.

The large cast consists of Nathan Fink, Carly Rawlings, Matthew Foster, Jon Zierden, Nicholas Johnson, Casey Maxwell, Remington Stavros, Ephraim Sorrell, Hayden Toon, Colin Parrish, Jackson Neilson, Taylor Duffin, Jesse Rawlings, Brandon Lloyd, Josh McCormick, Anna Everence, Francesca Reggio, Tayrn Torbett, Scarlett Reyna and Kate Lewallen.

"Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" plays for seven performances only, May 10-19. Tickets are $26.50 for seniors/adults, and $23.50 for students with a student ID. Purchase online at www.orplayhouse.com , or by calling the box office at (865) 482-4877.

This production is made possible through additional support from the Tennessee Arts Commission and is being supported, in whole or in part, by federal award number SLFRP5534 awarded to the State of Tennessee by the U.S. Department of the Treasury.

Ash Goodwin is the arts administrator for the Oak Ridge Playhouse.

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