Holiday spotlight: "Sisters of Swing"

Last update: November 14, 2009 - 8:47 PM

'SISTERS OF SWING'

Nov. 21-Dec. 20: The History Theatre is bringing back its all-time box-office champion. This is the original show about the Andrews Sisters by Bob Beverage and Beth Gilleland that first bowed in April 2002 and returned the following summer (as opposed to "Christmas of Swing" from 2004). The show has gone on to 25 productions nationwide and one staging in Germany. Ruthie Baker, center, who appeared in the Christmas version, and Patty Nieman, right, who was in the 2003 production, are back, joined by Stacy Lindell. Ari Hoptman performs the male roles (Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye, Johnny Carson). Lots and lots of Andrews Sisters songs and tight harmonies arranged by Raymond Berg. (7:30 p.m. Sat., 2 p.m. next Sun. $10-$32. History Theatre, 30 E. 10th St., St. Paul. 651-292-4323 or www.historytheatre.com.)

GRAYDON ROYCE

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