Musical Production of "The Rock & the Rabbi"
Location: Jones Performing Arts Center
Date: Monday, March 26, 2007
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Ticketing: General public- $15, groups of 10 or more- $10. Contact Tammy Barnes in the office of campus activities at (870) 245-5539.
More about "The Rock & the Rabbi"...
The story of a fisherman and a teacher was never told like this! Experience the friendship, love, betrayal, passion and forgiveness in the all new musical "The Rock and the Rabbi." Contemporary music sets the stage as Simon, a simple fisherman, draws audiences of all ages into his story. See how he becomes Peter the “Rock” and begins his journey with the “Rabbi” (Jesus) from the Sea of Galilee, to the agony of the Cross, to the Miracle of the Ages. comes to the Jones Performing Arts Center on Monday, March 26, 2007 for only one performance.
Combined with explosive percussion and masterful storytelling, "The Rock and the Rabbi" is truly meaningful theater at its best. Dramatic and funny as well as passionate and energetic, "The Rock and the Rabbi" features a memorable score of 11 musical numbers with songs like You Are The Christ and Follow Me.
Audiences are raving about this show:
- “I was blown away by it… you don’t see this, you don’t hear it, you experience it.” – Josh McDowell, Best Selling Author of More Than A Carpenter.
- “'The Rock and the Rabbi' exceeded all of our expectations. I am already receiving letters regarding a return.” – Michael Jenkins, Dallas Summer Musicals
- “What do you say about a show featuring a dozen gifted and funny musicians, an upbeat and joyful storyteller, and the most excellent story ever told? See it!” - George Flores Musical Director, WWDJ 970AM, New York City.
- “I was amazed by 'The Rock and the Rabbi'… I left wishing I had brought friends and family members to the performance. Outstanding!” - Chris Kaiser, Northeast Oklahoma Fellowship of Christian Athletes.
The script was written by Gary Richardson, with music and lyrics by Danny Hamilton. "The Rock and the Rabbi" debuted at Clearwater, Florida’s Ruth Eckerd Hall in 1998. Then with outpouring support from the community, in November 2002 "The Rock and the Rabbi" made the Plaza Theatre in Orlando, FL home for nearly three years. Since 2004, the national tour has been executively produced by Larry and Kay Payton.
Tickets for the general public will be available for $15, with a rate of $10 for groups of 10 or more. For more information about tickets, persons may contact Tammy Barnes in the office of campus activities by calling (870) 245-5539.