Tenderly
The Rosemary Clooney Musical
Ten years after her debut on the radio at age 13, she became a household name with her first chart-topping hit. By 25, she saw her name in lights on the marquee of her first feature film. At 40—a very public nervous breakdown.
Rosemary Clooney’s lifelong career in the spotlight took its toll on the small-town girl, but with strength, determination, and a healthy sense of humor, the jazz icon found the courage to battle her demons. Told through all of her signature songs, this charming two-person musical takes you beyond the limelight of Miss Clooney’s public persona with an intimate look at her personal life from her Appalachian roots to Hollywood stardom.
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Kelly Van Oosbree
she/her
Director
Kelly Van Oosbree (Director/Choreographer) is privileged to return to Cherry Creek Theatre where she previously directed Tenderly and A Little Night Music. Other recent local credits include The Drowsy Chaperone…
Abby Apple Boes
Rosemary Clooney
Tenderly is Abby’s second production with Cherry Creek Theatre. In 2019, she appeared as Polly Wyeth in Cherry Creek’s production of Other Desert Cities. Other credits include Mama Murphy in…
Jeffrey Parker
The Doctor
Jeffrey Parker is an associate professor of theatre at Metropolitan State University of Denver where he teaches voice, speech, acting, and musical theatre. Prior to his arrival to Denver in…
David Nehls
He/Him
Music Director
At Cherry Creek Theatre: Out of the Dark, 10th Anniversary Concert, My Way. As a music director, David has conducted and led 50 productions at the Arvada Center winning nine…
Tina Anderson
She/Her
Scenic Design
Linda Morken
She/Her
Costume Design
Patrick Hinchliffe
Lighting Design
Morgan McCauley
Sound Design
Lindsay Sullivan
Prop Design
Jennifer Schmitz
she/her
Stage Manager
Asheala Tasker
Assistant Director
Rebekah Atwell
Sound Board Operator
Hannah Bonansinga
Wardrobe Mistress
Like I was at a Broadway show. For a fraction of the cost.
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