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ABOUT THE PLAY
Old guard country singer Doyle has retu rned to Nashville with a new singing par tner in tow, the most recent in a line of Deb bies in the Doyle and Debbie duo. Bud dy, the band leader, travels along with them and introduces the duo to the crowd. As Doy introduces his new Debbie, she tells le her tale of being discovered at the VFW Mooney’s Gap, Tennessee. Doyle and in Debbie sing several classic Doyle and Debbie tunes, and as the banter progresses during the show, Doyle shares stories of his glimpses of fame and inspiration for his songs, Debbie tells of her hardships in life, and Doyle’s “old fashioned” sensibilitie s are on full display. As intermission arrives, and the second set begins, Doyle’s qui rks start to dominate the performanc e, and the audience is left wondering where this evening will go from here. The Doy le and Debbie Show is filled with comic ban ter, hilarious spoofs of country music, and performances that will make the audien ce tap their feet and laugh out loud.
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PRODUCTION HISTORY
The Doyle & Debbie Show opened in an upstairs space at a coffee shop in Nashvil le in 2006. Playwright Bruce Arntsen starred in the show alongside Jenny Littleton, and unlike Doyle, he has stuck with one Deb bie for the past eight years, continuing share the stage with Littleton. The to original production has toured to Chi cago, Austin, and other cities, but has had an almost constant presence in Nashville since the play’s premiere. The play continues to sell out weekly shows at a classic Nas hville honky-tonk, The Station Inn. A produc tion with a new cast and creative team ran at the New Century Theatre in Minneapol is in early 2014. The Rep’s production marks the show’s Milwaukee debut.
CAST AND CREATIVE TEAM
MICHAEL ACCARDO DOYLE
ERIN PARKER DEBBIE
BO JOHNSON BUDDY
JC CLEMENTZ JEFF SCHAETZKE DIRECTOR MUSIC DIRECTOR JOE C. KLUG, Scenic Designer AIMEE HANYZEWSKI, Lighting Designer ASHLEE WASMUND, Stage Movement Director JILL WALMSLEY ZAGER, Dialect Coach MELISSA VAN SWOL, Stage Manager 3
5-NOVEMBER SEPTEMBER ER CABARET
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ABOUT THE PLAY
STACKN
Old guard country singer Doyle has retu rned to Nashville with a new singing par in tow, the most recent in a line of Deb bies in the Doyle and Debbie duo. Bud tner dy, the band leader, travels along with them and introduces the duo to the crowd. As Doy introduces his new Debbie, she tells her tale of being discovered at the VFW le Mooney’s Gap, Tennessee. Doyle and in Debbie sing several classic Doyle and Debbie tunes, and as the banter progresses dur glimpses of fame and inspiration for his ing the show, Doyle shares stories of his and Doyle’s “old fashioned” sensibilitie songs, Debbie tells of her hardships in life, s and the second set begins, Doyle’s qui are on full display. As intermission arrives, rks start to dominate the performanc e, and the audience is left wondering where this evening will go from here. The Doy Debbie Show is filled with comic ban le & ter, performances that will make the audien hilarious spoofs of country music, and ce tap their feet and laugh out loud.
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TS WRITTEN BY BRUCE ARN TZ DIRECTED BY JC CLEMEN LE TAB
CONTENTS
PRODUCTION HISTORY
The Doyle & Debbie Show opened in an ups 2006. Playwright Bruce Arntsen starred tairs space at a coffee shop in Nashville in in unlike Doyle, he has stuck with one Deb the show alongside Jenny Littleton, and bie for the past eight years, continuing share the stage with Littleton. The original production has toured to Chi to Austin, and other cities, but has had an cago, almost constant presence in Nashville the play’s premiere. The play continues since to sell out weekly shows at a classic Nas honky-tonk, The Station Inn. A produc hville tion with a new cast and creative team ran at the New Century Theatre in Minneapol is in early 2014. The Rep’s production marks the show’s Milwaukee debut.
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.................................................3 .... .... .... .... .... .... ay Pl e th t ou Ab ................................................3 .... .... .... .... y or st Hi on ti uc Prod 3 .................................................... .... am Te ve ti ea Cr d an st Ca Profiles of Our Stars: ...................................................4 .... .... .... .... ie bb De d an e yl Do 5 .................................................... .... .... .... .... st Li t Se t’s gh ni To ...................................................6 A US , ty Ci ic us M : lle vi sh Na .................................................6 .... .... s nk To y nk Ho lle vi sh Na ........................6 .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... ry Op The Grand Ole ..................................................7 os Du ic us M y tr un Co ic on Ic ...................................................8 es di ro Pa al ic us M e bl ta No .....................10 .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... s on ti uc About Our Prod ............................................... 11 .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... s ce ur so Re
MICHAEL ACCARDO DOYLE
ERIN PARKER DEBBIE
BO JOHNSON BUDDY
JC CLEMENTZ JEFF SCHAETZKE DIRECTOR MUSIC DIRECTOR JOE C. KLUG, Scenic Designer MARY FOLINO, Costume Coordinator AIMEE HANYZEWSKI, Lighting Designer ERIN PAIGE, Sound Coordinator ASHLEE WASMUND, Stage Movement Director JILL WALMSLEY ZAGER, Dialect Coach MELISSA VAN SWOL, Stage Manager 3
Profiles of Our Stars
Doyle
Debbie 4
Doyle Mayfield, the star of our show, hails from Cocke County, Tennessee. Doyle overcame the tragedy of his childhood (the details of which we’ll save for the tabloids) to fulfill his father’s unrealized dream of becoming a country star. Legend has it that Doyle had an early encounter with Willie Nelson which influenced some of Nelson’s hits. Known for his seductive yodeling skills, Doyle was soon well on his way to stardom. As Doyle pursued his music career, he soon realized that an act always looks better when there’s a pretty gal onstage, so he formed the Doyle and Debbie duo we all know and love. Doyle and his first Debbie had a Top 10 hit in five of the rural western markets in the mid-1980s with the song “Blue Stretch Pants.” Romance blossomed on the road, and Doyle left his wife to marry Debbie. Later, Doyle left Debbie #1 to marry Debbie #2, making her his third lucky bride. The duo scored another hit in the Missoula, Montana market in July of 1989 with “When You’re Screwin’ Other Women.” Since their huge hits in the 1980s, Doyle and Debbie have been touring and creating music together with only brief hiatuses, most recently for Doyle’s visit to a research facility for the study and treatment of emotional exhaustion in country artists. Doyle is back on the road, ready to win your hearts, and grab that spotlight once again.
Debbie Purdy is the most recent in a line of wonderful women who have filled these cowgirl boots. As a young girl, Debbie loved to listen to the music of Doyle and his earlier Debbies, singing along with her legless sister Dory to “Barefoot & Pregnant,” and dreaming of being a big star someday. Debbie’s life was also filled with tragedy, with the loss of her mother and brother, as well as her mother’s souvenir spoon collection, Hummel figurines, and Patsy Cline albums. Debbie went on to study Web Design and Marketing at Smoky Mountain Community College, but her true love was always the stage. Debbie was blessed with three beautiful children before her twentieth birthday. Unfortunately, the Nashville connections she was promised as one of those children was made never came to fruition. When Doyle discovered her, she had been singing at the VFW Hall in Mooney’s Gap, Tennessee for over ten years. Debbie is thrilled to be a part of this act and has truly enjoyed the last six weeks on the road with Doyle and the crew, and hopes that she will learn much from the legend that is Mr. Doyle Mayfield.
Tonightís Set List: “Whine Whine Twang Twang” “When You’re Screwin’ Other Women (Think of Me)”
“Medley of Hits”
“For the Children”
“Stock Car Love” “Snowbanks of Life”
“Barefoot and Pregnant” “I Ain’t No Homo”
“Daddy’s Hair” “What Are You Lookin’ At?”
“Be Still My Heart” “Laura Lee”
“Blue Stretch Pants”
“The ABC’s of Love”
“Harlequin Romance” “Fat Women in Trailers”
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Profiles of Our Stars
Doyle
Debbie 4
Doyle Mayfield, the star of our show, hails from Cocke County, Tennessee. Doyle overcame the tragedy of his childhood (the details of which we’ll save for the tabloids) to fulfill his father’s unrealized dream of becoming a country star. Legend has it that Doyle had an early encounter with Willie Nelson which influenced some of Nelson’s hits. Known for his seductive yodeling skills, Doyle was soon well on his way to stardom. As Doyle pursued his music career, he soon realized that an act always looks better when there’s a pretty gal onstage, so he formed the Doyle and Debbie duo we all know and love. Doyle and his first Debbie had a Top 10 hit in five of the rural western markets in the mid-1980s with the song “Blue Stretch Pants.” Romance blossomed on the road, and Doyle left his wife to marry Debbie. Later, Doyle left Debbie #1 to marry Debbie #2, making her his third lucky bride. The duo scored another hit in the Missoula, Montana market in July of 1989 with “When You’re Screwin’ Other Women.” Since their huge hits in the 1980s, Doyle and Debbie have been touring and creating music together with only brief hiatuses, most recently for Doyle’s visit to a research facility for the study and treatment of emotional exhaustion in country artists. Doyle is back on the road, ready to win your hearts, and grab that spotlight once again.
Debbie Purdy is the most recent in a line of wonderful women who have filled these cowgirl boots. As a young girl, Debbie loved to listen to the music of Doyle and his earlier Debbies, singing along with her legless sister Dory to “Barefoot & Pregnant,” and dreaming of being a big star someday. Debbie’s life was also filled with tragedy, with the loss of her mother and brother, as well as her mother’s souvenir spoon collection, Hummel figurines, and Patsy Cline albums. Debbie went on to study Web Design and Marketing at Smoky Mountain Community College, but her true love was always the stage. Debbie was blessed with three beautiful children before her twentieth birthday. Unfortunately, the Nashville connections she was promised as one of those children was made never came to fruition. When Doyle discovered her, she had been singing at the VFW Hall in Mooney’s Gap, Tennessee for over ten years. Debbie is thrilled to be a part of this act and has truly enjoyed the last six weeks on the road with Doyle and the crew, and hopes that she will learn much from the legend that is Mr. Doyle Mayfield.
Tonightís Set List: “Whine Whine Twang Twang” “When You’re Screwin’ Other Women (Think of Me)”
“Medley of Hits”
“For the Children”
“Stock Car Love” “Snowbanks of Life”
“Barefoot and Pregnant” “I Ain’t No Homo”
“Daddy’s Hair” “What Are You Lookin’ At?”
“Be Still My Heart” “Laura Lee”
“Blue Stretch Pants”
“The ABC’s of Love”
“Harlequin Romance” “Fat Women in Trailers”
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Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash
25, its parent n WSM premiered in 19 Shortly after radio statio Hay as program director, and he began company hired George D.gram, which became the Grand Ole Opry the WSM Barn Dance pro h audience demand to be part of each in 1927. Due to such higOpry went through several homes before week’s live recording, the ditorium in 1943. The Opry called the settling in the Ryman Au years. Ryman home for almost 31 Opry stars. In premiered that featured In 1955, a television show t of the Ryman into an entertainment 1974, the Opry moved oum downtown Nashville where weekly complex nine miles frotoday. When the Opry moved to the new performances still occur circle of flooring from the Ryman became Grand Ole Opry House, a honor the Opry’s history. the center of the stage to like a membership, which reads likes its s ha so , wn gro s ha ry lude the As the Op ends. Current members inc who’s who of country leg Harris, Loretta Lynn, Brad Paisley, Dolly of Garth Brooks, Emmyloudozens of other huge country stars. Parton, Keith Urban, and
One of the greatest love stories in music, Johnny Cash and June Carter performed together long before they were married in 1968. The two met in 1956 in Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium. The two were one of country music’s most famous couples, both in the recording studio and outside of it. Several of their duets won awards and were hits, such as “Jackson” and “If I Were a Carpenter.” The Oscar-winning 2005 biopic Walk the Line detailed the life of Johnny Cash, and highlighted the relationship between the two singers.
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s d George Jucohne n a e t t e n y W Tammy te and George Jones were m ried
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Ryman Auditorium
Iconic Country Music Duos er d Porter Watogthoenworld on his n a n o t r a P y ll Do rton served as a troduced Dolly Pa
art of the essential p Nashville n a is c si u ce where m rly 1800s, City, is a pla nity. During the ea duction of hymnalst c si u M s a lly the pro e commu lso known ok the firs Nashville, a and identity of thsic publishing, especiay’s Jubilee Singers to a. In 1892, cultural lifenational hub for mu ivil War, Fisk Universit ed for Queen Victori ecame the became a al music. After the C sical act and performernacle, which later b the South” and liturgice-world tour by a mu the Union Gospel Tab “the Carnegie Hall of around-th n was completed on earned the nickname station constructio itorium. The Ryman ing. e city. Radiove every d th u m f A o m n e a ra c g m fa y ro R anged the ill staged li -ranging p ville and ch in 1925, which is st tions were able to for its wide sh a N to e a m s, radio cam d from the pry progra and the st In the 1920ched the Grand Ole Oon WLAC followed, el status they receive be heard WSM laun ty years later. Stati thanks to clear-channfor the opportunity toville “Music week nineover most of the U.S. flocked to Nashville obb proclaimed Nash broadcast vernment. Musicians announcer David C late federal go country. In 1950, radio rew. In thege in g b u h e c si th u across on as a m ed a chan le’s reputati Sound,” which mark stars. With the il v sh City, USA.” a N s, ille 960 over “the Nashv ces along s through 1 first crossIn the 1940 press coined the termproduced country’s ies began opening offiid country 1950s, the f country music and und, record compan sic Row.” Not only d lues music the style o ccess of this new so a later dubbed “Mu center of R&B and b ch as Ella increased su17th Avenues, an are e city also became a rs, hosting artists su ch as Bob 16th and e to Nashville, but th DJs and club owne many more. Icons su Nashville’s artists com influence of radio es, Etta James, and their albums due to due to the B.B. King, Ray Charl Nashville to record e artists Fitzgerald, Elvis Presley went toat music happened. with divers d Record , d ry re n g st a u re n d e la in h y D d at Unite a’s music as a place w r of Americ vinyl records producevenues throughout reputation te n e c a e b c ve ntry music larger musi ontinues to the city, ha Nashville c record at studios in f the many clubs and ll Nashville home, couity, USA. choosing tor to perform at one o usic and musicians ca ’s identity as Music C Pressing, o hile many types of m the core of Nashville the city. W nd continues to be at has been a
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ghway” on “The Honky Tonk Hi es several us ho , and Broadway here patrons honky-tonk clubs w to the next and can travel from one day, every day. enjoy free music all is iconic strip of Famous clubs on th include Nashville real estate ge, Robert’s Tootsie’s Orchid LounLegend’s Western World, andhers. Corner, amongst ot
y... Count e k c o f C o HomeDebbie! & e Doyl
in Porter Wagoner 1967. Wagoner’s television show d led to 21 in s an ow sh on si vi tele n the two singer Know” and ee tw be s et du y vehicle for man cluding “Just Someone I Used to Music y charting songs, in Loving Me.” Earning the Countr oner and ag op W St , ’t es e tim “Please Don e Year award thre o remained th of uo D s n’ io The tw Associat iconic twosome. essional break Parton became an 1974, when Parton made a prof d sensibilities til collaborators un strong will and his old-fashione out the break er H . ng ab er on ag W with n the two. Her so ge hit and ee tw be n io ns te You,” was a hu caused much Will Always Love from Wagoner, “I r signature songs. became one of he
Dolly Parton and Por Image from thisdayincouter Wagoner ntrymusic.com
Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash
25, its parent n WSM premiered in 19 Shortly after radio statio Hay as program director, and he began company hired George D.gram, which became the Grand Ole Opry the WSM Barn Dance pro h audience demand to be part of each in 1927. Due to such higOpry went through several homes before week’s live recording, the ditorium in 1943. The Opry called the settling in the Ryman Au years. Ryman home for almost 31 Opry stars. In premiered that featured In 1955, a television show t of the Ryman into an entertainment 1974, the Opry moved oum downtown Nashville where weekly complex nine miles frotoday. When the Opry moved to the new performances still occur circle of flooring from the Ryman became Grand Ole Opry House, a honor the Opry’s history. the center of the stage to like a membership, which reads likes its s ha so , wn gro s ha ry lude the As the Op ends. Current members inc who’s who of country leg Harris, Loretta Lynn, Brad Paisley, Dolly of Garth Brooks, Emmyloudozens of other huge country stars. Parton, Keith Urban, and
One of the greatest love stories in music, Johnny Cash and June Carter performed together long before they were married in 1968. The two met in 1956 in Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium. The two were one of country music’s most famous couples, both in the recording studio and outside of it. Several of their duets won awards and were hits, such as “Jackson” and “If I Were a Carpenter.” The Oscar-winning 2005 biopic Walk the Line detailed the life of Johnny Cash, and highlighted the relationship between the two singers.
r, 1967 bum coveed e Cartere al ikip ia.org un W J d om fr an ash Imag Johnny C , 1974 Tammy Wynette and George Jones Image from musicrow.com
Dolly Parton performing at the Opry, 2005
Honky Tonk Highwa y, Nashville
s d George Jucohne n a e t t e n y W Tammy te and George Jones were m ried
Tammy Wynet as a singing duo than a mar more successful ultuous marriage lasted from m couple. Their tu t their musical partnership bu , 75 19 sulting in a 1969 to at time, even re scored hits in th d n yo be d de ey . Th exten Hold d album in 1995 reunion tour an he Ceremony,”“We’re Gonna “T h it the 1970s w n Ring.” On,” and “Golde
and Loretta Lynn Conway Twitty an d Loretta Lynn partnered
Friends Conway Twitty s, including “After the together on many hit song Woman, Mississippi a Fire is Gone” and “Louisian awards for their songs, ny ma d rne ea Man.” The two n’s Country Music Associatio and held the title of the 1972 to 1976. m Vocal Duo of the Year fro
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PHOTO CREDITS Front Cover - Michael Accardo and Erin Parker. Photo by Michael Brosilow. P3 - Erin Parker, Michael Accardo, and Bo Johnson. Photo by Michael Brosilow. P4 - Doyle: Michael Accardo; Debbie: Erin Parker. Photos by Michael Brosilow. P9 - L-R: Michael Accardo; Erin Parker; Bo Johnson; Erin Parker, Bo Johnson, and Michael Accardo. Photos by Michael Brosilow.
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PHOTO CREDITS Front Cover - Michael Accardo and Erin Parker. Photo by Michael Brosilow. P3 - Erin Parker, Michael Accardo, and Bo Johnson. Photo by Michael Brosilow. P4 - Doyle: Michael Accardo; Debbie: Erin Parker. Photos by Michael Brosilow. P9 - L-R: Michael Accardo; Erin Parker; Bo Johnson; Erin Parker, Bo Johnson, and Michael Accardo. Photos by Michael Brosilow.
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ABOUT OUR PRODUCTION
“Although The Doyle & Debbie Show is a parody of country music, it is also a love song to the genre.” -JC Clementz, Director of The Doyle and Debbie Show
The Rep’s Costume Department recreated Doyle and Debbie’s signature red and black costumes, complete with extra rhinestones and tons of fringe.
Director JC Clementz also directed The Rep’s production of Forever Plaid in the Stackner last season.
After many years in the Milwaukee theater scene, Bo Johnson makes his Milwaukee Rep debut as Buddy in The Doyle & Debbie Show.
RESOURCES
The Stackner Cabaret has been transformed into “a collage of different honky-tonks in Tennessee,” according to Scenic Designer Joe C. Klug.
Scenic Designer Joe C. Klug and Director JC Clementz wanted the set of The Doyle & Debbie Show to be as kitschy as possible, and enlisted our props department to “deck out” the Stackner with as many layers of country paraphernalia as the Stackner could hold.
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Scenic Model by Joe C. Klug
Production History "About." The Doyle and Debbie Show. N.p., n.d. Web. 6 Aug. 2014. Considine, Basil. “Behind ‘The Doyle and Debbie Show’: Interview with composer-playwright Bruce Arntsen.” Twin Cities Daily Planet. Twin Cities Daily Planet, Mar. 24.2014. Web. 10 July 2014. Nashville: Music City, USA “History of the Music Business in Nashville.” Nashville.gov. Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, Tennessee, 2014. Web. 06 Aug. 2014. Kosser, Michael. How Nashville Became Music City, U.S.A.: 50 Years of Music Row. Milwaukee: Hal Leonard, 2006. Print. For a listing of resources with URLs, “The Story of Music City.” Music City: Nashville, Tennessee Guide to Nashville Tourism and Visitor’s Bureau. please visit our website at Nashville Convention and Visitors Corporation, 2014. Web. 6 Aug 2014. The Grand Ole Opry www.MilwaukeeRep.com. “Grand Ole Opry History.” Grand Ole Opry. Grand Ole Opry, 2014. Web. 11 July 2014. Iconic Country Duos “Bio.” Loretta Lynn.com. Loretta Lynn.com, 2010. Web. 11 Aug. 2014. “George Jones.” Bio. A&E Television Networks, 2014. Web. 11 Aug. 2014. “It Was 40 Years Ago: Dolly Parton Bids Adieu to Porter Wagoner, Writes ‘I Will Always Love You.’” Ram Country. Yahoo Music, 2014. Web. 11 Aug. 2014. “June Carter Cash.” Bio. A&E Television Networks, 2014. Web. 11 Aug. 2014. Notable Musical Parodies “A Mighty Wind.” Internet Movie Database. IMDb.com, 2014. Web. 6 Aug. 2014. “About the Show.” Altar Boyz. N.p., n.d. Web. 8 Aug. 2014. “FAQs.” The Official Weird Al Yankovic Website. N.p., n.d. Web. 8 Aug. 2014. “This is Spinal Tap.” Internet Movie Database. IMDb.com, 2014. Web. 6 Aug. 2014. The Peter Schickele/P.D.Q. Bach Website. The Peter Schickele Web Site/Nitso Productions, 2014. Web. 5 Aug. 2014. 11
ABOUT OUR PRODUCTION
“Although The Doyle & Debbie Show is a parody of country music, it is also a love song to the genre.” -JC Clementz, Director of The Doyle and Debbie Show
The Rep’s Costume Department recreated Doyle and Debbie’s signature red and black costumes, complete with extra rhinestones and tons of fringe.
Director JC Clementz also directed The Rep’s production of Forever Plaid in the Stackner last season.
After many years in the Milwaukee theater scene, Bo Johnson makes his Milwaukee Rep debut as Buddy in The Doyle & Debbie Show.
RESOURCES
The Stackner Cabaret has been transformed into “a collage of different honky-tonks in Tennessee,” according to Scenic Designer Joe C. Klug.
Scenic Designer Joe C. Klug and Director JC Clementz wanted the set of The Doyle & Debbie Show to be as kitschy as possible, and enlisted our props department to “deck out” the Stackner with as many layers of country paraphernalia as the Stackner could hold.
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Scenic Model by Joe C. Klug
Production History "About." The Doyle and Debbie Show. N.p., n.d. Web. 6 Aug. 2014. Considine, Basil. “Behind ‘The Doyle and Debbie Show’: Interview with composer-playwright Bruce Arntsen.” Twin Cities Daily Planet. Twin Cities Daily Planet, Mar. 24.2014. Web. 10 July 2014. Nashville: Music City, USA “History of the Music Business in Nashville.” Nashville.gov. Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, Tennessee, 2014. Web. 06 Aug. 2014. Kosser, Michael. How Nashville Became Music City, U.S.A.: 50 Years of Music Row. Milwaukee: Hal Leonard, 2006. Print. For a listing of resources with URLs, “The Story of Music City.” Music City: Nashville, Tennessee Guide to Nashville Tourism and Visitor’s Bureau. please visit our website at Nashville Convention and Visitors Corporation, 2014. Web. 6 Aug 2014. The Grand Ole Opry www.MilwaukeeRep.com. “Grand Ole Opry History.” Grand Ole Opry. Grand Ole Opry, 2014. Web. 11 July 2014. Iconic Country Duos “Bio.” Loretta Lynn.com. Loretta Lynn.com, 2010. Web. 11 Aug. 2014. “George Jones.” Bio. A&E Television Networks, 2014. Web. 11 Aug. 2014. “It Was 40 Years Ago: Dolly Parton Bids Adieu to Porter Wagoner, Writes ‘I Will Always Love You.’” Ram Country. Yahoo Music, 2014. Web. 11 Aug. 2014. “June Carter Cash.” Bio. A&E Television Networks, 2014. Web. 11 Aug. 2014. Notable Musical Parodies “A Mighty Wind.” Internet Movie Database. IMDb.com, 2014. Web. 6 Aug. 2014. “About the Show.” Altar Boyz. N.p., n.d. Web. 8 Aug. 2014. “FAQs.” The Official Weird Al Yankovic Website. N.p., n.d. Web. 8 Aug. 2014. “This is Spinal Tap.” Internet Movie Database. IMDb.com, 2014. Web. 6 Aug. 2014. The Peter Schickele/P.D.Q. Bach Website. The Peter Schickele Web Site/Nitso Productions, 2014. Web. 5 Aug. 2014. 11
VISITING THE REP and Jay Baker Theater Milwaukee Repertory Theater’s PattyCenter downtown at the Complex is located in the Milwaukee building was formerly corner of Wells and Water Streets. The Light Company. the home of the Electric Railway and upon entering the Wells The Ticket Office is visible on the leftlocated on the second level Street doors. The Stackner Cabaret is or elevator. and can be accessed via the escalator
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