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Damn Yankees

West Valley Light Opera

March 1-March 29, 2008

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Follow a passionate baseball fan's heartfelt swinging journey to the boundaries of his soul. Given a devilish chance to help his team win the pennant, he faces his toughest choice. A home-run hit on Broadway, the musical won 8 Tony Awards, including Best Musical and boasts a clever book and rousing score. It's sure to delight with songs like Heart, Whatever Lola Wants and Two Lost Souls. A pennant winner if there ever was one! Lots of major baseball league laughs and splendid entertainment for all ages. This musical is based on a novel by Douglass Wallop, The Year The Yankees Lost The Pennant and opened on Broadway in 1955, starring Gwen Verdon, Ray Walston and Jean Stapleton. Several touring companies have since presented it all across the country with the latest on the West Coast with comedian, Jerry Lewis, in the role of the Devil. In 1958, the film version also starred Gwen Verdon.

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• Ticket Info

  Tickets: $20-$24

• Dates & Times

  Dates:
  March 1-March 29, 2008

  Times:
  Fri-Sat: 8pm
  Sun: 2:30pm

• Venue Info

  Saratoga Civic Theater

  13777 Fruitvale Ave. Saratoga, CA 95070

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• Accessibility Info

  • Wheelchair Access
  • Assisted Listening System

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  • Event Name: Damn Yankees
    "Legs do not make a dancer"
    Comment posted by: Edie22 from San Jose, Mar 28, 2008
    

    It is interesting how audiences can be easily fooled. Did Applegate cast a spell on the critic who thinks the Lola in this production danced well. Yes, she was sexy, but can not dance up a storm. The... Expand

    It is interesting how audiences can be easily fooled. Did Applegate cast a spell on the critic who thinks the Lola in this production danced well. Yes, she was sexy, but can not dance up a storm. The real star is Kinyon with the magnificent voice, just stunning! Collapse

  • Event Name: Damn Yankees
    "Bravo JOE!"
    Review posted by: Carl Franzen from San Jose, California, Mar 21, 2008
    

    What a fun night at West Valley Light Opera! A great show with lots of wonderful songs and lots of laughter too! A must see and hear opera singer, Joe Kinyon as Old & Young Joe. Mr. Kinyon has a... Expand

    What a fun night at West Valley Light Opera! A great show with lots of wonderful songs and lots of laughter too! A must see and hear opera singer, Joe Kinyon as Old & Young Joe. Mr. Kinyon has a wonderful beefy baritone voice that fills the hall and even soars up to a thrilling high A flat as an unexpected delight! A great cast, lots of hard work.A must for the whole family! Collapse

  • Event Name: Damn Yankees
    "VERY FUN SHOW - WELL WORTH SEEING!"
    Review posted by: Edie from San Jose, CA, Mar 03, 2008
    

    WVLO's production of "Damn Yankees" is very enjoyable & definitely worth seeing! Erica Abramson-Wyman as "Lola" is worth the price of admission! She was sexy, conniving & tender, has a terrific voice... Expand

    WVLO's production of "Damn Yankees" is very enjoyable & definitely worth seeing! Erica Abramson-Wyman as "Lola" is worth the price of admission! She was sexy, conniving & tender, has a terrific voice & can dance up a storm - the fact that she has non-stop legs doesn't hurt. Joe Kinyon has a beautiful baritone voice & played "Joe Hardy" as both an old & young man. His rendition of "Good-bye Old Girl" was very touching. George Mauro was funny & delightfully evil as the Devil. Diane Milo has a wonderful voice. You felt that she really loved Joe & had faith that her Joe would return. I really enjoyed Kristen Brownstone as "Gloria". The unusual casting of Kathy Burch as "Coach Van Buren" & Steve Anthony (is wig & full drag) as "Doris" resulted in very funny moments! Linda McKee as "Sister" was hilarious! The ensemble is very talented & obviously having a lot of fun. "Heart" was very uplifting! The choreography was inventive; the orchestra excellent. Go see it! You'll have lots of fun! Collapse

  • Event Name: Damn Yankees
    "Delightful entertainment!"
    Review posted by: Jay from Palo Alto, Mar 02, 2008
    

    WVLO has done a fine job bringing this tuneful favorite to life. Very talented cast, skilled orchestra (that was well-balanced with the singers) and some fun directorial twists from Director Leslie... Expand

    WVLO has done a fine job bringing this tuneful favorite to life. Very talented cast, skilled orchestra (that was well-balanced with the singers) and some fun directorial twists from Director Leslie Hardy Tamel. The ensemble is particularly strong, all creating their characters and making every scene come alive. There are also many stand-out performers like Erica Wyman (Lola), Kathy Burch (Van Buren), Linda McKee (Sister) and Kristin Brownstone (Gloria). Put this one on your calendar and don't miss this fun production! Collapse

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