Broadway legend Alice Ripley will visit Lancaster in June. Events will take place at Prima, 941 Wheatland Ave., Lancaster. Ripley is a Tony Award winner who is perhaps known best for her leading role in "Next to Normal." The multitalented star has also appeared in "Sunset Boulevard," "Tommy," "Side Show," and "The Rocky Horror Show." Ripley will visit Prima's new theater in support of the organization's artistic and NextGen initiatives.
A benefit concert event will be held on Saturday, June 1, at 8 p.m. The concert, called "Ripley Prescription," will share both funny and poignant stories of how music and theater heal people's hearts. The event will feature Ripley on vocals and drums and Brad Simmons on vocals and piano. Ripley will perform songs from her Broadway past.
The concert will also honor Carol Rae Culliton of the Gunterberg Charitable Foundation for her impact on Lancaster.
Concert tickets include a 7 p.m. reception with gourmet desserts. VIP tickets include a 6:30 p.m. stage door entry experience, including a meet-and-greet with Ripley. There is a fee for tickets.
The event will also include three giveaway drawings. Prizes will include a full year of fine dining and a private movie showing or special event at Prima. Winners need not be in attendance. Giveaway drawing tickets are available for purchase at http://www.primalancaster.org.
Prima will also host Ripley on Sunday, June 2, as she presents a master class called "Ripley Mechanics." Professional and pre-professional performers are encouraged to attend. Ripley will share methods, exercises, and thought disciplines that she believes are essential for successful performing artists. There is a fee to attend the master class.
Sponsorship opportunities are available, and they include VIP concert tickets and admission for local youths to attend the master class. Details are available at the aforementioned website.
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