Seattle World Premiere Of Cry-Baby Delayed

SEATTLE - CRY-BABY, like THE WEDDING SINGER and HAIRSPRAY before it, has plans to move directly to Broadway from its world premiere in Seattle. However, due to a shortage of suitable Broadway theaters this spring, the New York producing team and The 5th Avenue Theatre have agreed to postpone the Seattle CRY-BABY debut until a Broadway venue becomes available.

The delay will allow the creative team to further develop the production and prepare for its 5th Avenue premiere at a later date. The 5th Avenue Theatre will replace CRY-BABY with its own production of BUDDY: THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY in the exact same February 2007 time slot.

David Armstrong, producing artistic director for The 5th Avenue Theatre, elaborates, "Whenever we make the decision to integrate a pre-Broadway world premiere into our season line-up, we know we must be flexible. Delays are always a possibility and premieres are often postponed for a variety of reasons. The trick to remaining successful in the theater business is to be creative and resourceful. We are committed to presenting the highest quality musical theater and will be working diligently with the New York producers in the coming months to secure new dates for CRY-BABY at our theatre."

BUDDY is one of the most requested musicals among subscribers, and The 5th Avenue Theatre is thrilled to have the opportunity to produce this smash hit musical about one of the greatest rock 'n' roll icons of all time. BUDDY charts the meteoric rise of the legendary Buddy Holly, from his country roots in Lubbock, Texas, to his groundbreaking debut at Harlem's Apollo Theatre and, finally, to the fateful concert with Ritchie Valens and the Big Bopper in Clear Lake, Iowa. Packed with raw energy and an infectious beat, this rollicking tribute to one of the giants of popular music is sheer unadulterated fun.

By www.5thavenue.org