Many energetic, fascinating and generous women have been remembered in charming Broadway musicals: “Unsinkable Molly Brown,” “Evita” and even “Annie Get Your Gun.” Now, the Marion Music Hall’s 125th anniversary celebration will feature our town’s extraordinary Mrs. Elizabeth Taber in a concert musical, “Our Fair Lady.”
Kim Teves, a soprano actress with a local and New York “bio,” will sing the role of Elizabeth with Carl Denney in the cameo role as Clark Howland, the first headmaster of Tabor Academy. The Occasion Singers – a polished, professional Octave directed by Ms. Cassandra Morgan – will bring stunning close harmony to the lyrics that tell the story of the village folks, then and now. Performances even include a song about our technically savvy children, three generations since the Mrs. Taber Era.
The Music Hall itself was donated and endowed by Elizabeth Taber, along with The Library, the Natural History Museum, the Congregational Chapel, the Town Hall, and Tabor Academy. The Music Hall itself will be dressed up for this special occasion with new landscaping, interior décor, vintage costumes, sets and, of course, music!
Come to laugh and enjoy the familiar tunes and joyous spirit, directed by
Barbara Gee with a committee who promises gracious hospitality and sponsored by The Music Hall Advisory and The Town of Marion.
To buy your tickets, take a check to the Marion Bookstall, the Marion General Store, Serendipity, the Town Hall, or the Elizabeth Taber Library! We expect three sell-out performances. Show times are Friday, October 2 at 7:30 pm; Saturday, October 3 at 7:30 pm; and Sunday Matinee, October 4 at 2:00 pm.