BPCT begins 12th season with 'Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat'

The Bigfork Playhouse Children’s Theatre opened their first production of the 2012-13 season, “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.”

Andrew Lloyd Weber and BPCT bring the Biblical saga of Joseph and his coat of many colors to vibrant life in this delightful musical parable.

Joseph, his father’s favorite son, is a boy blessed with prophetic dreams. When he is sold into slavery by his jealous brothers and taken to Egypt, Joseph endures a series of adventures in which his spirit and humanity are continually challenged.

He is purchased by Potiphar where thwarting advances from Potiphar’s wife lands him in jail.

When news of Joseph’s gift to interpret dreams reaches the Pharaoh, wryly and riotously depicted as Elvis, Joseph is well on his way to becoming second in command.

Eventually his brothers, having suffered greatly, unknowingly find themselves groveling at the feet of the brother they betrayed but no longer recognize.

After testing their integrity, Joseph reveals himself leading to a heartfelt reconciliation of the sons of Israel. Set to an engaging cornucopia of musical styles, from country-western and calypso to bubble-gum pop and rock ‘n’ roll, this Old Testament tale emerges both timely and timeless.

Performances will be at the Bigfork Center for the Performing Arts on Friday and Saturday, Sept. 28 and 29 at 7:30 p.m., with a Sunday Matinee on Sept. 30 at 2 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at the box office one hour prior to performances or online at www.bigforksummerplayhouse.com

Regular ticket prices are $11 for adults, $9 for seniors, $8 for students and $7 for children under 10.

To get tickets or for more information, call 837-4886 or email bpct@bigforksum merplayhouse.com or check their website at www.big forksummerplayhouse.com.