Cast party for "Grease!," with Taylor Hicks, will benefit Black Warrior Riverkeeper
Posted by Alec Harvey -- The Birmingham News July 20, 2009 5:31 PM
Taylor Hicks comes to his hometown with "Grease!" Sept. 22-27.An opening night cast party for the national tour of "Grease!" in Birmingham will benefit Black Warrior Riverkeeper.
The party, at downtown's Rogue Tavern (2312 Second Ave. North) on Sept. 22, will feature Taylor Hicks and other cast members. Hicks plays Teen Angel in the show, which plays the BJCC Concert Hall Sept. 22-27 through Broadway Across America -- Birmingham.
Frankie Velvet & the Mighty Veltones with Rick Carter will perform at the cast party.
Among the three ticket options, 40 to 60 percent of the total proceeds benefit Black Warrior Riverkeeper's efforts to protect water quality, wildlife habitat, recreation and public health.
Option A: Orchestra Seat + Cast Party + VIP area = $100 (plus $3 service charge) -- The VIP area includes free food and beer.
Option B: Orchestra Seat + Cast Party = $75 (plus $3 service charge)
Option C: Balcony Seats Row A-W + Cast Party = $60 (plus $3 service charge)
Tickets are available online at
www.BroadwayAcrossAmerica.com/GroupSales (enter password: riverkeeper).