The Grove Theatre is proud to announce the world premiere of Lost Spirit, starring Dale Kristien and Bill Hutton, and featuring Sean McNabb.

The Gala Black Tie World Premiere performance of Lost Spirit is October 5, 2007 at 7:29 pm.  All seats for this performance only are $65.  Net proceeds go to charity.  An after show gala reception with the cast and celebrities will be hosted by the producers at George Newberry’s historical Ontario home.  Tickets are $25.  Sherry Kinison has designated a second Special Opening Performance, Saturday October 6, 2007 at 7:29 pm. to celebrate the 60th Anniversary of the Opening of the Grove Theatre. The red carpet will be out to welcome you to both performances.

Tickets for Opening Night, Saturday October 6, 2007, and all performances through October 20, 2007 are $65, $45 and $25.  For information or to purchase tickets, call the box office at 909-920-4343 or visit the website at http://www.grovetheatre.com/.

Dale Kristien performed the lead role of Christine in the Broadway and Los Angeles productions of Phantom of the Opera.  Bill Hutton won a Tony Award nomination for his performance as Joseph in the Broadway production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. They are regulars on the Grove Theatre stage.  Sean McNabb played with such groups as Quiet Riot and Great White.

Lost Spirit was written by the Emmy nominated team of Jerry Skeels and Randy McLaughlin.  This Broadway bound musical set in the late 1890’s is a romantic ghost story filled with beautiful soaring melodies and lush lyrics.  It will please the musical tastes of all ages.   Skeels said the inspiration to write this new musical came from seeing and hearing Dale Kristien’s outstanding performance in Phantom of the Opera.

Skeels and McLaughlin wrote the music, lyrics and the original script for Lost Spirit.  They also created the costumes and set design.  Producers are Randy McLaughlin and author, screenwriter, composer George Newberry.  The Director and Choreographer is Rudy Tronto, Tony award nominee for Broadway’s Sugar Babies starring Ann Miller and Mickey Rooney.  Assistant Choreographer Terry Barto, a regular at the Grove, has choreographed many productions, including venues at Radio City Music Hall, Opryland and Princess Cruise Lines.