'Shout! The Mod Musical' sure to be a groovy kind of play

ROCHESTER - The aura of 1960s London with its irresistible blend of hip-swiveling hits, eye-popping fashions and outrageous dance moves are the essence of the rollicking mod musical "Shout! The Mod Musical" when it comes to the Rochester Opera House next month.

With the orchestra floor leveled, the Rochester Opera House transforms into a posh British nightclub. Created by Phillip George and David Lowenstein, "Shout!" features terrific new arrangements of such classic tunes as "To Sir with Love," "Downtown," "'Son of a Preacher Man" and "Goldfinger."

"Shout!" follows five groovy gals as they come of age during those glorious days that made England swing. Traveling in time from 1960 to 1970, the musical chronicles the dawning liberation of women, from the rise of Dusty Springfield, Petula Clark and Cilla Black as independent women with major careers redefining themselves in the face of changing attitudes about gender.

With a shimmy and shake, the songs are tied together by hilarious sound bites from the period - from '60s advertisements to letters answered by an advice columnist who thinks that every problem can be solved with a "fetching new hair style and a new shade of lipstick."

The songs in this delightful musical resonate with a timeless quality that appeals to every generation. This Rochester Opera House Production is directed and choreographed by Steve Small with live band directed by Kathy Fink. Laura Scherf, Amanda Dane, Lynette Miles, Seraphina Caligiure, and Heidi Gagne portray the beautiful "birds."

"Shout!" The Mod Musical is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.MTIShows.com

"SHOUT! The Mod Musical" January 19 - February 5, 2017.

Reserve tickets online or call the box office (603) 335-1992, M/W/F from 10-5pm and 2-hours before the show. There will be a dance party immediately following the shows. Cash bar. Patrons under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult. This show is sponsored by TD Bank North, Eastern Propane, Shaheen & Gordon P.A., and Norm Vetter Foundations and The Lebanon Voice. The Rochester Opera House is located in City Hall, 31 Wakefield Street, Rochester NH. Visit www.RochesterOperaHouse.com for more information.