Publisher Ted Swindley Productions says, "The musical play, complete with down home country humor, true emotion and even some audience participation, includes many of Patsy’s unforgettable hits such as Crazy, I Fall to Pieces, Sweet Dreams and Walking After Midnight…27 songs in all. The show’s title was inspired by Cline’s letters to [fan Louise Seger,] which were consistently signed 'Love ALWAYS… Patsy Cline.'"​

“Always Patsy is a sweet and moving homage to Patsy Cline—a show that enchanted me several years ago at the Chanhassen Dinner Theatre,” said MMT board member Jack Gritzmacher. “MMT is now proud to produce this entertaining show, not just for all those Patsy Cline fans out there but all those people in the community who may love to take a nostalgic, heart-felt journey to an out-of-the-way road house where Patsy shared her music and made a life-long friend.”

The musical will be directed by Susan Nelson, who holds a Master of Arts degree in theatre. She has directed plays and musicals for Hibbing High School, Mesabi Musical Theatre, and the Lyric Center for the Arts. She will also lend her talents as a costume designer for the 1950s and ‘60s outfits Patsy Cline and Louis Seger wear in Always…Patsy Cline.

“I am so excited to direct this show. I read the script several years ago and fell in love with the story,” Nelson said. “This musical not only showcases the music of Patsy Cline, it also explores the deep bond and friendship between the two characters. The women live very different lives but despite that form a wonderful, heartfelt friendship that both women need to carry on. I look forward to directing such a phenomenal piece.”
 

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