“S Wonderful”

There is something about live theater. It almost seems that theater is a Pandora’s box of sorts. It tempts you to open the lid and explore this world that is presented right before your eyes. Sometimes you feel wonderful emotions like happiness, joy and love. While other times you feel agony and heart wrenching sorrow. But, the most remarkable part is you can experience all of this straight from one of the seats here at The State Theatre Center for the Arts! From the Theatre of Dionysus of ancient Athens and The Globe Theatre in London to the footlights of Broadway, stage performances have been a huge part of civilization spanning the world throughout time. One of the most popular forms of stage performances is musical theater. The combination of beautiful costumes, memorable characters and catchy songs that all of the actors magically seem to know the words to, are some of the reasons why both young and the young at heart enjoy musicals. Today, with the growing popularity of shows like “Glee” and the “High School Musical” phenomena, younger generations are embracing the genera. Often times audience members are privy to only the finished product of a musical. It is rare they get to see the creative process of a musical. But, audiences are in luck! At 8 p.m. Oct. 15, The State Theatre will present “’S Wonderful,” a singing and dancing musical revue that celebrates composers George and Ira Gershwin. “’S Wonderful” offers the audience a look at the real events that occurred in the lives of George and Ira Gershwin. Maybe some of you haven’t heard of the Gershwin brothers before, but I am sure you have heard of some of their songs including “Let’s Call the Whole Thing Off,” “Shall We Dance,” “Someone to Watch Over Me” and “Rhapsody in Blue.” Even if you are new to the Gershwin brothers and their music, you will still find your feet tapping along during the performance of “’S Wonderful.” Tickets can be purchased at The State Theatre Center for the Arts box office 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday or by visiting www.statetheatre.info to purchase tickets online. If you have any questions call, 724-439-1360 or toll free 800-397-2554. We hope to see you for a memorable evening of song and dance.