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Andrews Sisters Tribute: Back to Entertain

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By Contributor
June 15th, 2009

Company Jump, a musical tribute showcasing the 1940s swing-music styles of the Andrews sisters (Boogie-Woogie Bugle Boy, Don’t Sit Under the Apple Tree, etc.), is delighted to be back to the area and touring the East Kootenays for the first time. 

A hop, skip and a jump down memory lane, Company Jump brings the swinging sounds and on stage antics of the Andrews Sisters to life. Lose yourself in the music that defined a generation and leave your worries behind as the girls sing their way through some of the best-loved popular tunes of yesteryear in this comedic musical theatre production. A true family affair, this show weaves brassy and seamless vocals with swingin’ dance and plenty of audience interaction. 

The show feautures three professional singers; Rossland resident Nadine Tremblay, who you may recognize asMaria from this year’s Rossland Light Opera production of The Sound of Music, and the fabulous talents of Vancouverites Andréa Isaak, and Marie West. Tremblay explains, “we are accompanied by our low maintenance virtual band, not our first pick but the only affordable option when touring a show like this one.” 

The show is suitable for audiences of all ages and will entertain anyone who enjoys on-stage antics, catchy tunes, 1940’s style, and Swing. Regardless of the audience demographic everyone is encouraged to be as raucous as G.I’s serving overseas during World War II would have been! 

The Company Jump tour begins in Nelson on June 27th and finishes in Trail on July 9th As Tremblay explains “It is wonderful to play the Kootenays older heritage venues that have so much character; it seems fitting for the personalities and era we play. “ Don’t miss this show, it’s high energy is guaranteed to put you in a swingin’ good mood. 

Ticket/venue and pricing for each location below (cut and paste as needed) 

Nelson – Company Jump is being performed at Nelson’s Capitol Theatre on Saturday June 27th at 3:00 and 7:30 pm.  Tickets are $11 for adults, $9 for seniors and kids, $25 for a family of four and $8 each for groups of 8 or more. Available at the theatre box office (421 Victoria Street), or on-line at www.capitoltheatre.bc.ca

Fernie – Free at the outdoor park in Fernie for Canada Day at 2:00 pm. Brought to you by the City of Fernie.

Rossland – Company Jump is playing Rossland on Thursday July 2nd and Friday July 3rd at 8 pm. Tickets are $10 and available in advance at the Old Fire Hall (2115 Queen Street).

Kaslo – Company Jump is playing the Langham Theatre on Saturday July 4th at 8pm. Tickets are $10 and available in advance at Sunnyside Naturals in Kaslo.

Cranbrook – Company Jump is playing the Studio Stage Door on Sunday July 5th at 7:30pm. Tickets are $10 and available in advance at Lotus Books (33 10th Avenue south).

Castlegar – Company Jump is playing in Kinnaird Park as part of the Music in the Park series on Wednesday July 8th at 7:00pm. This event is by donation and brought to you by the Performing Arts Circle of Castlegar.

Trail – Company Jump is playing in Gyro Park as part of the Music in the Park series on Thursday July 9th at 7:00pm. This event is by donation and brought to you by the Trail and District Arts Council.

Please visit www.companyjump.ca for more details.

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