Grand Theatre Season Opener - Beehive The 60's Musical October 4, 2007

Beehive is a fast-paced, light-hearted and nostalgic look back at the female vocalists and groups of the 1960s - The Supremes, Janis Joplin, Aretha Franklin, Connie Francis, Tina Turner - and features favorite songs of the era like Downtown, It's My Party, Me and Bobby McGee, My Boyfriend's Back, Proud Mary, Respect and Where the Boys Are.

The show was originally produced in New York City nightclub in 1985, created and directed by Larry Gallagher. It was an instant hit and moved to a large off-broadway theatre. After 600 performances there, it toured many major United States cities and was successful in Japan as well.

"Beehive opened in Boston, Mass. earlier this summer and then moved on to Mesa, Arizona where it received 13 standing ovations after its first 15 performances," says City of Tracy Arts Program Manager Theresa Yvonne. "We are delighted to be able to kick off our Grand Theatre season with such a fun, upbeat and popular show."

The News Press wrote, "Playing a supporting role are 43 wigs designed by Jason Hayes. They give the show its name, of course, offering a hair-raising tribute to '60's style."

Tickets: (209) 831-6TKT (6858); Box office hours are Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. and one hour prior to each performance.

$40, $45, $55, $60 and $65

Official Website: http://www.atthegrand.org