September 26, 2009 8:00pm

Special Engagement

Originally written, directed and choreographed by Stuart Ross

Book by Stuart Ross 
Music by Various 
Lyrics by  Various
Musical Continuity Supervision and Arrangements by James Raitt 

Synopsis:

Once upon the time, on February 9th 1964, a semi professional harmony group was on their way to their first big gig at the airport Hilton cocktail bar, Fusill-Lounge. While driving in their cherry-red 1954 Mercury convertible, they were rehearsing their finale, "Love Is a Many Splendor Thing." They were just getting to their favorite E flat diminished seventh chord when they were slammed broadside by a school bus filled with eager Catholic teens from out of Harrisburg. The teens were on their way to witness the Beatles make their U.S. television debut on the Ed Sullivan show, and miraculously escaped uninjured.

The harmony group, however, was killed instantly and has been stuck ever since in some kind of limbo. But on September 26, 2009 for One Night Only, due to a cosmic twist of fate, the group known as “Forever Plaid” will return to the San Gabriel Mission Playhouse to give their concert and fulfill their dream. Filling the stage with hokey comedy, endearing personal revelations, and tons of gorgeous close-harmony singing, Forever Plaid is a sure-fire audience pleaser for any age group. Featuring song favorites Love is a Many Splendored Thing, Sixteen Tons, and Catch a Falling Star.

For tickets: 626-282-1440