(July 21-October 29)

Written by Ted Swindley

Directed by Kenn McLaughlin

After a wildly successful premiere at Stages 35 years ago, Always...Patsy Cline is back and better than ever to kick off the 2023-'24 season. Written by Stages' Founding Artistic Director Ted Swindley, and directed by current Artistic Director Kenn McLaughlin in his final season, Always...Patsy Cline is a Houston story full of joy, friendship, and beloved hits such as “Walkin’ After Midnight,” “I Fall To Pieces,” and “Crazy.” This is Patsy's eighth run at Stages and the fifth time Kenn has directed this beloved show.

"Patsy belongs at Stages,” McLaughlin said. “It started here, our audiences ask for it day after day, and the pure theatrical joy and exuberance that radiate from this play are such an important part of Stages' history and identity. I must confess that I love this play as much as the thousands of Houstonians who have made it the phenomenon that it is.”

Always...Patsy Cline is based on the true story Cline's friendship with Houstonian Louise Seger, a devoted superfan who met Cline while she was performing in Houston. The two struck up a friendship that continued via letter-writing until the singer's tragic death years later. Kelley Peters reprises her role as the dazzling Patsy Cline, a performance described in Houstonia as “superlative” in 2017. Peters is joined on the stage by Holland Vavra as Louise Seger, her 27th production at Stages and first time playing Louise. Always...Patsy Cline is a timeless tale of friendship and great music that's just as resonant today as when it first hit the stage in 1988. Perfect for groups of all ages, Patsy is a can’t-miss Stages tradition that will touch new and old fans of Patsy Cline alike.

New this year: Cabaret-style tables located right next to the stage to fully immerse yourself in the magic of Always... Patsy Cline up close and personal. This unique seating arrangement ensures an intimate connection with the performers, adding an extra touch of elegance and excitement to your theater experience.

Details

July 21-October 29

Wednesday - Thursday, 7:00pm

Friday, 7:30 pm

Sunday, 2:0pm and 7:30 pm

Link to purchase tickets: https://stageshouston.com/event/always-patsy-cline/#open_drawer