From left, Kevin Holbert, David Baker, T.J. Major and David Mitchell star in LTWB’s production of ‘Forever Plaid.’
“Forever Plaid,” Jan. 21, 27, 28, 8 p.m.; Jan. 22, 29, 3 p.m., Little Theatre of Wilkes-Barre (537 N. Main St., Wilkes-Barre.) Tickets: $18. Info: 570.823.1875, www.ltwb.org.
Little Theatre of Wilkes-Barre delivers a blast from the past in its production of “Forever Plaid,” a musical that will premier Saturday, Jan. 21.
The comedic play is based on a barbershop quartet who, while on its way to pick up plaid suits for their first big gig, is hit by a bus full of virgins traveling to see The Beatles perform.
After the singers are whisked off to heaven, they are granted one wish, which is to live again to perform their big show. The only catch is that these ’50s crooners are sent back into the future and don’t realize how nostalgic their music is.
These four lovable, nerdy guys are played by David Baker, Kevin Holbert, T.J. Major and Dave Mitchell. The four get together in a plumbing supply store to practice their tunes in a time period where music was changing.
“The cast is charming to work with and are wonderfully talented,” said Joseph Sheridan, the show’s director. “The four guys performing have a really tight harmony; they are exactly on key, can’t miss a note and work really hard at their job.”
Baker, a graduate student at Misericordia University who performed in “Forever Plaid” over the summer, plays the role of Jinx. He explained his character is the shy baby brother of the group and needs the other guys to help him come out of his shell.
“I like that the show has an innocence to it, which you don’t see very often,” Baker said. “The music is fun, but difficult — it’s the most difficult show I’ve done musically.”
The cast rehearses seven days a week for three hours a day.
“The hours are long, but it’s fun every night,” shared Baker. “The cast is great, everyone is very outgoing, and we have a blast. It’s great.”
Joseph Bauman, LTWB’s marketing director, agreed.
“I think the show is hip, it’s funny, and you’ll really laugh.”
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