When the Newnan Theatre Company

had to cancel their upcoming production of "Steel Magnolias"

at the last minute they went to Plan B. In the theater, that means Broadway.

Thanks to a production license conflict, the "Broadway Cafe"

was born.

"We've been wanting

to do a Broadway review for a while" Artistic Director Dave Dorrell

said. "So we pulled some people together and said what song have

you always wanted to sing from 'Les Mis' or what song from Phantom

of the Opera?"

Like a Mickey Rooney and Judy

Garland brainstorm, the impromptu cast of four men and four women said,

"Let's put on a show!"

Dorrell sees the change of

plans as a great opportunity. "It's great for us because we

can sing these songs from shows we may never get to be in." For lovers

of classic show tunes, it's good news as well.

The theater's risers seating

has been moved out and replaced by tables and chairs to resemble a "hazy

and slightly seedy cabaret." The show itself is not confined to the

stage.

"We may start off singing

on the stage but may end up in somebody's lap before it's over,"

Dorrell warns.

The show itself is divided

into four parts: Leading Ladies, Heroes and Villains, Comedy and Love

Songs. This gives the troupe ample space to recreate a variety of magical

moments from the musical theater. There will be duets, solos, a couple

of trios and some large group numbers.

Plans to remount a production

of "Steel Magnolias" in this year's fall season are being

considered, so those who wish to see this show should keep an eye out.

Performances of "Broadway

Cafe" are on Friday and Saturday evenings, February 6, 7, 13 and

14 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $12 for adults and $10 for seniors. Soft drinks,

coffee, tea as well as beer and wine will be available for a donation.

BYOB and pay only $5 for mixers.

The production itself contains mature language and themes. For more information

visit the Newnan Theatre website at www.newnantheatre.com or call 770-683-NCTC

(6282).

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