Lakeland Players Presents - "Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson"

Lakeland Players presents Oakland County’s premier of “Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson,” a fast-paced, satirical, emo/rock musical comedy about our seventh President, Andrew Jackson, his: youth; Presidency; birthing the Democratic Party; conflicts with the Spanish; the betrayal of the Indians; and ultimately his expansion of the United States. “Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson” will be presented at Pontiac’s hidden jewel, the Lafayette Grande, in a dinner theater setting, opening January 10th, 2015. (weekend performances). Reviews of “Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson” include “Goofy, daring musical offers Andrew Jackson as emo icon.” Los Angeles Times; “Audaciously inventive.” Variety; “A wildly exhilarating theatrical ride. It forges its own blazingly original artistic identity, pulsating with wit, melody, energy, and dazzling theatricality.” Backstage “Critic’s Pick”.
Previously bringing the comedy, “Escanaba in Da Moonlight,” and the suspenseful drama “Rope” to the Grande, Lakeland Players are pleased to be performing at the Lafayette Grande and working with the Kosch family again. Lisa Mohler, Producer of the show knows…“ The arts community is reemerging in Pontiac’s Downtown. The entertainment district is growing stronger every day. ‘Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson’ will be a great show for our patrons and those who don’t know us but frequent downtown. The venue of the wine cellar at the Lafayette Grande is a perfect setting, the show rocks, it is SOO politically incorrect, a ton of fun, and our cast…they are amazing and beautiful!”
Lakeland Players has been a member of Pontiac’s theatrical community from the early 1970’s and an active member of Oakland County’s cultural enrichment since 1958.
In its 56th Season, Lakeland Players has continued to bring quality theater to the Oakland County area and showcase local talent. The Board of Lakeland Players strives “to treat our audiences to a great theatrical experience, by bringing them new major musical productions that have not been done in this area before and expand their theatrical horizons, such as ‘Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson’ and ‘Steppin Out’; introduce them to local playwrights with the premier of ‘Mid-Winter Break’; as well as producing traditional well known pieces, such as ‘The Miracle Worker,’ this way we cater to the theatrical tastes of all our patrons.”
“Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson” will be performed January 10, 16, 17, 23 and 24, 2015. Dinner will be at 6:30 – 7:30, performances begin at 8 p.m. Advanced sales available on line at www.lakelandplayers.net or call (248) 988-0098. $27.00 for dinner and show, $22.00 for performance only