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​* Graphic image of Zachary Stevenson as Buddy based on a photo by David Cooper
August 16 - August 28, 2022
Follow the incredible journey of Buddy Holly's meteoric rise to the top of the record charts during the golden days of rock ‘n’ roll in this dynamic tribute musical featuring such rousing fifties favorites as "Peggy Sue," "Oh Boy," "Maybe Baby," "That'll Be the Day," "Raining In My Heart," Ritchie Valens' "La Bamba" and the Big Bopper's "Chantilly Lace." BUDDY - THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY is a joyous celebration of a musical legend and has audiences on their feet in every corner of the globe and it will explode on the North Shore Music Theatre stage in a toe-tapping, hand-clapping extravaganza! “Oh Boy!”

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FULL SHOW PROGRAM
SYNOPSIS
GENERAL SHOW INFORMATION
  • RUNNING TIME: Approx. 2 hrs 30 min (includes intermission)
  • CONTENT ADVISORY: Recommended for teen and adult audiences.
  • No children under the age of 4 will be permitted in the theatre including babes in arms.

TICKET INFORMATION
PHONE, INTERNET, AND OTHER FEES MAY BE ADDED AT TIME OF PURCHASE.
  • TICKET PRICES: $63 - $88 (Prices can increase based on demand)
  • GROUP RATES available for 10+ tickets
  • KIDS 18 and under SAVE 50%
  • $25 STUDENT RUSH TICKETS will be sold for all main stage musical performances starting one hour prior to curtain time. Purchase must be made in person. Purchaser must present current/valid student ID. One ticket per ID. Tickets are subject to availability. Seating location is not guaranteed.

SHOW CREDITS
  • Director/ Choreographer - Marcos Santana
  • Music Supervisor - Milton Granger
  • Written by Alan Janes
  • BUDDY - THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY is produced by arrangement with Buddy Worldwide Ltd. For licensing information, visit www.buddythemusical.com

PRODUCTION PHOTOS
Click thumbnail to download high resolution photos by
PAUL LYDEN

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Matt McClure as Buddy Holly in BUDDY - THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY playing at North Shore Music Theatre thru August 28. Photo © Paul Lyden
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Matt McClure (Buddy Holly) and the cast of BUDDY - THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY playing at North Shore Music Theatre thru August 28. Photo © Paul Lyden
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Matt McClure as Buddy Holly in BUDDY - THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY playing at North Shore Music Theatre thru August 28. Photo © Paul Lyden
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Matt McClure (Buddy Holly) and the cast of BUDDY - THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY playing at North Shore Music Theatre thru August 28. Photo © Paul Lyden
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Seth Eliser (Jerry Allison), Matt McClure (Buddy Holly), and Brian Russell Carey (Joe B. Mauldin) in BUDDY - THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY playing at North Shore Music Theatre thru August 28. Photo © Paul Lyden
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Jaelle Laguerre (Apollo Singer) with Yasir Muhammad, Sydney Williams, and David LaMarr (Apollo Performers) in BUDDY - THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY playing at North Shore Music Theatre thru August 28. Photo © Paul Lyden
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Matt McClure as Buddy Holly in BUDDY - THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY playing at North Shore Music Theatre thru August 28. Photo © Paul Lyden
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Kent M. Lewis as Norm Petty in BUDDY - THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY playing at North Shore Music Theatre thru August 28. Photo © Paul Lyden
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Matt McClure (Buddy Holly) and Maria Cristina Posada Slye (Maria Elena) in BUDDY - THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY playing at North Shore Music Theatre thru August 28. Photo © Paul Lyden
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Matt McClure (Buddy Holly) and James Beaman (Hipockets Duncan) in BUDDY - THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY playing at North Shore Music Theatre thru August 28. Photo © Paul Lyden
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Ryan Reyes as Ritchie Valens in BUDDY - THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY playing at North Shore Music Theatre thru August 28. Photo © Paul Lyden
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Craig Underwood as 'The Big Bopper' in BUDDY - THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY playing at North Shore Music Theatre thru August 28. Photo © Paul Lyden

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MASK POLICY: North Shore Music Theatre has lifted the indoor mask mandate for all of the upcoming scheduled shows - however masks are still strongly encouraged for the safety of our casts, staff, and audiences. North Shore Music Theatre reserves the right to change this policy at anytime should COVID protocols need to be put back into place or by artists request. Any changes in entry requirements will be provided on individual event pages as well as outlined in pre-show communications.
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    • BEAUTIFUL: The Carole King Musical
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    • ELVIS: A Musical Revolution
    • A CHRISTMAS CAROL 2023
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      • 5-SHOW SUBSCRIPTIONS
      • 3-SHOW TRIO PACKAGE
      • VIP UPGRADES
    • GROUP TICKETS (10+)
    • ACCESSIBILITY
    • TICKET DONATION REQUEST
    • DIRECTIONS
    • SEATING
    • GIFT CERTIFICATES
    • PROMOTIONS
    • EMAIL CLUB
    • 2023 BROCHURES
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  • ABOUT
    • ABOUT NSMT >
      • Land Acknowledgement
    • WHO'S WHO
    • PRESS
    • CORPORATE PARTNERS
    • EMPLOYMENT
    • AUDITIONS 2023 >
      • NYC AUDITIONS
      • LOCAL AUDITIONS
    • HISTORY OF NSMT
    • PAST MUSICALS >
      • 2016 SEASON >
        • FUNNY GIRL
        • MARY POPPINS
        • SINGIN' IN THE RAIN
        • SPAMALOT
        • WEST SIDE STORY
        • A CHRISTMAS CAROL '16
      • 2017 SEASON >
        • THE MUSIC MAN
        • Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST
        • YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN
        • EVITA
        • 42ND STREET
        • A CHRISTMAS CAROL '17
      • 2018 SEASON >
        • MAME
        • PETER PAN
        • MAMMA MIA!
        • JEKYLL & HYDE
        • HAIRSPRAY
        • A CHRISTMAS CAROL '18
      • 2019 SEASON >
        • OKLAHOMA!
        • Disney's FREAKY FRIDAY
        • JERSEY BOYS
        • SUNSET BOULEVARD
        • THE BODYGUARD
        • A CHRISTMAS CAROL '19
      • 2021 SEASON >
        • MAMMA MIA! - 2021 ENCORE
        • A CHRISTMAS CAROL - 30th ANNUAL PRODUCTION
      • 2022 SEASON >
        • SMOKEY JOE'S CAFE
        • Rodgers + Hammerstein's CINDERELLA
        • BUDDY - THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY
        • LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS
        • KINKY BOOTS
        • A CHRISTMAS CAROL - 31st Annual Production
    • PAST CONCERTS
  • CONTACT
    • CONTACT NSMT
    • CONTACT BILL HANNEY DIRECTLY