Rock 'n Roll at the Broadway Palm
"Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story" opens Oct. 4

COURTESY PHOTO "Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story," tells the brief musical career of the legendary rocker.

Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre presents the dynamic international hit "Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story," opening on Thursday, Oct. 4 and running through Nov. 17. The award-winning celebration tells the brief, but spectacular musical career of the legendary Buddy Holly.

More than 40 years after "the music died", the life and times of this true rock and roll icon come to the Broadway Palm stage in a thrilling production that highlights Buddy's smash hits. The show takes the audience on a musical journey from Buddy's humble roots in country music to the top of the charts. Buddy's original sound and dazzling talent are highlighted with live renditions of his greatest hits, including "Maybe Baby," "Every Day," "Peggy Sue," "That'll be the Day," "Oh Boy, It Doesn't Matter Anymore" and "Rave On." The show's final scene includes a rousing concert that includes Buddy Holly along with music legends, The Big Bopper who performs "Chantilly Lace" and Ritchie Valens singing his hit, "La Bamba."

Performances are Wednesday through Sunday evenings with selected matinees. Beginning Oct. 30, performances are Tuesday through Sunday with selected matinees. Ticket prices range from $25 to $52 with group discounts available for parties of 20 or more. Tickets are now on sale and can be reserved by calling (239) 278-4422, by visiting www.BroadwayPalm.com, or by stopping by the box office at 1380 Colonial Boulevard in Fort Myers.