Billy
Dean Tapped For Lead Role In
KENNY
ROGERS' THE TOY SHOPPE |
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| The Toy Shoppe Kicks Off this November
at Branson's Starlite Theatre |
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 Country
music's BILLY DEAN has been recruited by KENNY
ROGERS to play the lead role in this year's
edition of the critically-acclaimed
Broadway-style Christmas production, THE TOY
SHOPPE.
The Starlite Theatre in Branson, MO recently
announded the addition of the new Christmas show
to its roster. The Toy Shoppe starring Billy Dean
kicks off on November 1 and will continue through
December 21. The original music and story were
written and arranged by music legend Kenny Rogers
and producer/director Kelly Junkermann. Dean will
take on the role of Toy Shoppe owner Hank
Longley, normally played by Rogers.
"I'm over the top about getting to play Hank
Longley in The Toy Shoppe," notes Dean.
"This is normally Kenny's role so I've got
some big shoes to fill. But I promise to give it
my all and make Kenny proud!
Longley’s Toy Shoppe has been filled with
magic, wonders and miracles for nearly 100 years.
It is a place where toys come to life and
children gather to hear owner Hank Longley tell
stories. The audience joins Hero the Dog,
Cheeseball the Mouse, Bruno the Bear and Hank
Longley in this story of love, faith and
appreciation for the value of every individual.
The story is full of old-fashioned values and is
great entertainment for the entire family. The
original music from the production features
eleven songs co-written by Kenny Rogers as well
as several holiday classics.
Dean adds, "This is such a great Christmas
story for the kids and the whole family. I've
already teared up a time or two while reading
over my lines. November can't come soon
enough!" |
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