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Beehive, The 60's Musical Is As Sweet As Honey!
By Glenda S. Paradee

The 43rd production, Beehive, The 60's Musical, at the Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre is truely a great musical performance. This musical celebrates the decade of peace, love and rock and roll and is a dynamic, nostalgic and fun-filled action-packed musical tribute to the legendary girl singers of the 1960's. 

With over 40 of the greatest girl singer hits including "My Boyfriend's Back", "One Fine Day", "Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow", "Where Did Our Love Go", "Come See About Me", "I Hear A Symphony", "It's My Party", "I'm Sorry", "You Don't Own Me", "Where The Boys Are", "The Beat Goes On", "Downtown", "To Sir With Love", "Wishin' And Hopin", "You Don't Have To Say You Love Me", "Proud Mary", "Respect", "Piece Of My Heart", "Try (Just A Little Bit Harter)", "Ball And Chain", and "Me And Bobby McGee". These tunes are a tribute to Aretha Franklin, The Supremes, The Chiffons, Lesley Gore, Connie Francis, Petula Clark, Janis Joplin. 

My personal favorite of the show were the Janis Joplin numbers performed by Emily Cara Portune. 

The starring members of the show included Teanna Berry, Alicia Campbell, Patrice Covington, Kate Feerick, Elizabeth Gross, Emily Cara Portune, Courtney Washington and Jillian Nyhan Zygo. They all did a fantastic job on every performance. The Beehive Band is Bill Bellamak, Guitar, Beth Burrier, Keyboards/Conductor, Kathryn fellow, Bass, David Jolley, Percussion, John Knowlton, Guitar, and Mackie Snee, Reeds. These folks can Rock and Roll.

The show had me singing along, tapping my toes and clapping my hands. It also put a big smile on my face. The costumes/wigs were also wonderful with the "Out of Sight" style of the 60's. The choreography also really added to show. I would suggest for everybody to make some time and attend this show. You will be glad you did because it will bring back many fond memories. The standing ovation at the end of the show was truely deserved. Bravo to the all performers of the show and The Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre for having the show. 

Also, I would like to add that the buffet meal they serve at the Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre is awesome, with a wonderful selection of delicious food and deserts. The dining service staff did a terrific job. Kudos to the chefs and dining room staff.

Tickets to Behive, The 60's Musical can be purchased online at www.broadwaypalmwest.com, by phone, (480) 325-6700, or at the Box Office. Adult ticket prices range from $43 to $52 and include a gourmet buffet meal, show and tax. Tickets for children 12 and under are $20. Show only tickets are available for $25.

Performances of Behive, The 60's Musical, are now through September 22, 2007.

Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre
5247 E. Brown Rd
Mesa, Arizona 85205
(480) 325-6700
www.broadwaypalmwest.com

Here is a list of shows coming up at the Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre:

July 13 - Nov. 16, 2007
Murder in Paradise
Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre 
5247 E. Brown Rd.
Mesa, AZ 85205
(480) 325-6700
www.broadwaypalmwest.com

November 22, 2007 throughDecember 25, 2007 
Sounds of Christmas
November 22 - December 25, 2007
Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre 

December 29, 2007 through February 9, 2008 
Anything Goes
December 29 - February 9, 2008
Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre

Feb. 14 - April 5, 2008 
Hello Dolly!
Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre 

April 10 - June 7, 2008 
Buddy The Buddy Holly Story
Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre

June 12 - July 26, 2008 
Oliver!
Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre

July 31, 2008 - September 27, 2008 
Honky Tonk Angels
The touching journey of three women from three very different backgrounds who meet by chance on the bus to Nashville and fulfill their dreams by forming a honky tonk singing group. Hear your favorite country songs including Stand By Your Man, Coal Miner's Daughter, 9 to 5, I Will Always Love You and Harper Valley PTA.

July 31, 2008 - September 27, 2008
Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre