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Mansfield Resident to Appear in Concert Honoring Veterans
Riverside Theatre Works will present Stage Door Canteen, a musical tribute honoring the heroes of World War II and all American warriors, then and now, on Saturday and Sunday, November 16 and 17.
Presented by the ensemble Sweet Harmony, the show salutes the “Canteen Girls,” who joined celebrities entertaining, serving food and comfort at the Stage Door Canteens or on the radio, visiting and singing for the troops and their loved ones. They did whatever they could for the war effort.
Mikayla Sabatino of Mansfield appears in the show.
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The show is written and directed by Marietta Phinney, founding director of RTW, 1981. "Having lived through the golden era and as a teacher/mentor, I thought it was time to make this presentation as the 70th anniversary of D-Day approaches in 2014,” said Ms. Phinney. “This is my way to pay homage to our heroes and also to keep this memory alive by educating our young adults through their performance of this sentimental journey, reflecting a part of this history."
Sweet Harmony is an ensemble featuring six young women based out of Riverside Theatre Works. Their fresh vocal talent features the powerful music of the Golden Era, including: Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy, I'll Be Seeing You, Come Rain Or Come Shine, This Joint Is Jumpin' and much more.
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Concert dates and times are Saturday, November 16 at 8:00 p.m. at Riverside Theatre Works, 45 Fairmount Ave., Hyde Park, and Sunday, November 17 at 3:00 p.m. at the Hyde Park Municipal Building, 1179 River St. Tickets for Saturday’s show can be reserved at www.rtwboston.org or by calling 1-866-811-4111. Sunday’s show is walk-up only. All veterans and active duty service member receive free admission at both shows with ID.
Riverside Theatre Works, Inc., is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization created with the conviction that quality entertainment and arts education are essential to the foundation of the local community. RTW strives to reach a diverse community through affordable ticket prices, scholarships and outreach programs, all while nurturing the talents of local artists.