JACKSON, Tenn. — March 7, 2019 — The 51社区 Theatre and the Department of Music will present the musical 鈥淏rigadoon鈥� in the W.D. Powell Theatre March 14-19.
The play is one of the largest productions ever produced in the theater, with a 50-foot set, a 14-piece live orchestra and a 30-member cast and chorus. It was written by lyricist Alan Jay Lerner and composer Frederick Loewe, the duo known for 鈥淢y Fair Lady鈥� and 鈥淐amelot.鈥�
鈥淏rigadoon鈥� tells the story of two American tourists, Tommy and Jeff, who stumble upon the Scottish village of Brigadoon, which appears for only one day every century. David Burke, professor of theater and director of the play, said the play is very spiritual, posing questions about the metaphysical versus the physical world.
鈥淭he play asks the question, 鈥榃hat happens when a miracle comes into your life?鈥欌�� Burke said. 鈥淗ow will you deal with it?鈥�
This will be Burke鈥檚 final production as a Union faculty member. He has directed more than 75 plays in nearly 34 years at Union.
鈥淭his is a wonderful play to go out on because it reinforces what I truly believe,鈥� Burke said. 鈥淚f you are a believer, God has entered into your life. You have experienced a miracle.鈥�
Michael Mann, assistant professor of music, is the orchestra director for the play, and Sabrina Warren, visiting assistant professor of music, provides musical direction.
Show times are at 7:30 p.m. March 14-16 and March 18-19, with a Sunday matinee at 2:30 p.m. March 17. General admission tickets are $10 in advance or $12 on the day of the show. Student, employee and alumni tickets are $8 in advance or $10 on the day of the show. Tickets can be purchased online at or by calling the box office at (731) 661-5105.