Theatre By The Sea
THEATRE BY THE SEA
364 Cards Pond Rd.
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(401) 782-8587
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JUNE 1 - JUNE 19
Follow the incredible journey of Buddy Holly's meteoric rise to the top of the record charts during the golden days of rock ‘n’ roll in this dynamic tribute musical. You'll be cheering for more, with such rousing fifties favorites as "Peggy Sue," "Oh Boy," "Maybe Baby," "That'll Be the Day," "Raining In My Heart," Ritchie Valens' "La Bamba" and the Big Bopper's "Chantilly Lace." This joyous celebration of a musical legend has audiences on their feet in every corner of the globe and it will explode on the Theatre By The Sea stage in a toe-tapping, hand-clapping extravaganza! “Oh Boy!”

​RUNNING TIME:
Approximately 2 hrs 25 min (includes intermission)

CONTENT ADVISORY: Contains some harsh language. May not be suitable for all audiences.
"One sizzling night of rock n' roll ... An upbeat, joyous tribute to one of the great pioneers of rock ... This is the kind of show, a seamless, high-revving evening, that will appeal to anyone who goes for great music!"
     - THE PROVIDENCE JOURNAL

"This is a very professional production with excellent musical talent and production values. Go see it!"
     - BROADWAY WORLD

"A powerhouse show with magnificent music and exuberant performances!"
     - TONY'S CORNER

PRODUCTION PHOTOS
Click thumbnail to download high resolution photos by Steven Richard Photography.

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Michael Siktberg (center, Buddy Holly) with Jean-Pierre Ferragamo (The Big Bopper), and Albert Jennings (Ritchie Valens) and the cast of 'BUDDY: The Buddy Holly Story' at Theatre By The Sea thru June 19. Photo by Steven Richard Photography
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Michael Siktberg as Buddy Holly in 'BUDDY: The Buddy Holly Story' at Theatre By The Sea thru June 19. Photo by Steven Richard Photography
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Michael Siktberg (center, Buddy Holly) with Jean-Pierre Ferragamo (The Big Bopper), and Albert Jennings (Ritchie Valens) and the cast of 'BUDDY: The Buddy Holly Story' at Theatre By The Sea thru June 19. Photo by Steven Richard Photography
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Jean-Pierre Ferragamo (The Big Bopper) and ensemble in 'BUDDY: The Buddy Holly Story' at Theatre By The Sea thru June 19. Photo by Steven Richard Photography
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Albert Jennings (Ritchie Valens) with the cast of 'BUDDY: The Buddy Holly Story' at Theatre By The Sea thru June 19. Photo by Steven Richard Photography
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Shayla Simmons as a performer at the Apollo in 'BUDDY: The Buddy Holly Story' at Theatre By The Sea thru June 19. Photo by Steven Richard Photography
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Michael Siktberg (Buddy Holly) and Beatriz Maranjo (Maria Elena Holly) in 'BUDDY: The Buddy Holly Story' at Theatre By The Sea thru June 19. Photo by Steven Richard Photography
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Michael Siktberg (center, Buddy Holly) and the cast of 'BUDDY: The Buddy Holly Story' at Theatre By The Sea thru June 19. Photo by Steven Richard Photography
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Michael Siktberg (Buddy Holly) and Greg London (Hi-Pockets Duncan) in 'BUDDY: The Buddy Holly Story' at Theatre By The Sea thru June 19. Photo by Steven Richard Photography
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