Doyle & Debbie Brings Country Musical Comedy with a Twang to the New Century Theatre February 22-March 30

a gloriously tacky send-up of a washed-up country duo. The New York Times

Hilarious. Drop-dead funny. Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune

Tickets Go On Sale at 10 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 20

MINNEAPOLISThe Doyle & Debbie Show, the spot-on, critically acclaimed country music parody that simultaneously lampoons and pays homage to the genres tradition of iconic duos, makes its Minneapolis debut February 22-March 30, 2014 at Hennepin Theatre Trusts New Century Theatre. Created by veteran Country Music Television writer Bruce Arntson, The Doyle & Debbie Show is a clever tribute inspired by the stories, banter and music of famous pairs like Conway Twitty and Loretta Lynn, Johnny Cash and June Carter, and Porter Wagoner and Dolly Parton. The production is a freewheeling joyride with a wickedly funny script and sidesplitting original songs like Whine Whine Twang Twang, Stock Car Love and Blue Stretch Pants. Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. on Friday, December 20. To purchase and for more information, visit HennepinTheatreTrust.org, call 612.455.9501 or buy in person (no service fees) at the New Century Theatre (615 Hennepin Ave.).

Doyle Mayfield, an old-guard country star with a handful of hits back in the 70s and 80s, is reviving his career 30 years, four wives and three Debbies later. The new Debbie, a single mother with three children, sees this quasi-lovable lothario as her last chance to make it big in Nashville; until she realizes that hitching her star to this loose cannon is not all that she hoped it would be. Chris Jones of the Chicago Tribune wrote, Brilliant. The last time I laughed anywhere close to this hard was at The Book of Mormon.

The Doyle & Debbie Show stars the vocal and acting talent of Minnesota native David Andrew Anderson as Doyle and Minneapolis actress Kim Kivens as Debbie. Anderson played George Jones in Stand By Your Man and Hank Williams in Hank Williams: Lost Highway and has performed in regional theaters in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut and has also worked at the Guthrie Theater and Theater Latté Da. Kivens has appeared in Theater Latté Das production of The 25^th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee and Minneapolis Musical Theatres production of Dirty Rotten Scoundrels.

My experience writing for Country Music Televisions Inside Fame, along with frequent backstage visits to The Grand Ol Opry, became the basis for Doyle & Debbie, says Arntson. Its my impulse to make fun of everythingand it comes naturally for me to satirize the country music scene, but I do it with respect for the people and especially the music. Ive been honored to have many former Opry stars and musicians, including George Jones, and current Country stars, see Doyle & Debbie.

The Doyle & Debbie Show is directed by Cathryn Bula Bulicek, who was the assistant director of the Denver Center Attractions engagement of The Doyle & Debbie Show, with set design by Erica Zaffarano and costume design by Lynn Farrington.

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David Andrew Anderson (Doyle) returns to Minnesota to star in The Doyle & Debbie Show. David now calls New York City his home and has performed in regional theaters in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. He played George Jones in Stand By Your Man and Hank Williams in Hank Williams: Lost Highway, which made for a great warm up to playing Doyle. Before moving, he worked with Theater Latté Da, Nautilus Theater, the Guthrie Theater and Skylark Opera. David still performs with his band, David Andrews Big Band at the annual Discover Aviation Days Hangar Dance at the Anoka County Airport in Blaine.

Kim Kevins (Debbie) a voice-over and on-camera talent for radio and television has been seen recently in Deal! The Musical at The Ritz Theatre, Johnny Baseball at Park Square Theatre and in Theater Latté Das production of The 25^th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. Kims other performances include Minneapolis Musical Theatres production of Dirty Rotten Scoundrels and the Mu Performing Arts Yellow Face at the Guthrie Theater.

Cathryn Bula Bulicek (Director) was the Assistant Director for The Doyle & Debbie Show at Denver Center Attractions and has stage managed for DuPage Opera Theatre, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Goodman Theatre, Chicago Opera Theatre and Ballet Chicago. She is also a theatrical hairdresser whose credits include the film The Road to Perdition, the national tour of The Odd CoupleThe Female Version and Show Boat.

TICKET INFORMATION

Tickets for The Doyle & Debbie Show go on sale at 10 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 20, 2013 and range from $16 to 34 depending on performance dates. Tickets may be purchased in person (no service fees) at the New Century Theatre, online at HennepinTheatreTrust.org or by calling the New Century Theatre Box Office at 612.455.9501. Prices include applicable facility fees. Additional charges may apply. Groups of 10 or more should call 612.455.9525 for information and reservations.

Performance dates are Friday, Feb. 22 to Sunday, March 30, 2014 at Hennepin Theatre Trusts New Century Theatre.

Performance times are Wednesday through Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m.

HENNEPIN THEATRE TRUST, owner of the historic Orpheum, State, Pantages and New Century Theatres, is an independent, non-profit organization dedicated to arts-inspired community cultural development. We achieve our mission by presenting a rich mix of live performances, creating inspiring arts education experiences and advancing a thriving Cultural District in downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Trusts activities include presenting Broadway touring productions and the related Broadway Confidential series, concerts, comedy, speakers and other variety entertainment plus educational initiatives including our SpotLight Musical Theatre and SpotLight Critical Review programs for high schools, Teen Ushers, the Access Program and Family Day events.

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