Get your kicks Sept. 12-14 at the Kroc Center
Coeur d'Alene Press | UPDATED 3 months AGO
From left, Michael Grabenstein, Daniel Bell, Tom Richards and Gatieh Nacario get into the surf rock groove as they wave from an invisible car Tuesday evening during rehearsal for "Route 66," a benefit musical for Orchard Ridge Senior Living. The show runs Sept. 12-14 at the Kroc Center.
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After the successful run of "Assisted Living: The Musical" in 2024, supporters of Orchard Ridge Senior Living have put together another fun-filled musical event to help raise funds for the faith-based, nonprofit senior living community.
"When musical talent in our community screams to be heard, what better way to celebrate their voices and songs than by hosting a fundraiser for an important cause?" Lorna Hamilton, director of the upcoming performance, said in an Aug. 22 news release.
“When these four powerhouse voices come together, you will understand what I mean," Hamilton said. "This season, the audiences will be pleased to welcome Michael Grabenstein, Tom Richards, Gatieh Nacario and Daniel Bell in the hilarious musical, 'Route 66.' Each of these men offer a unique vocal quality that will harmonize your socks off."
Last year's show raised $22,000 toward the yearly budget of assisting seniors with housing and care needs.
"We are so humbled that the group was willing to donate their time and talents to benefit seniors from our own community," Orchard Ridge Community Relations Director Holly Johnson said in the news release. "And the fact that they are willing to do it again this year is overwhelming.”
Take a dollop of "Grease," mix in some "Pump Boys and Dinettes," add a generous dose of "Forever Plaid" and you’ve got the high-octane fun of "Route 66," created by Roger Bean.
Beginning with the sounds of 1950s Chicago and traveling along the "Main Street of America" to the California coast with the surf music of the 1960s, this musical revue features 34 of the greatest ‘rock ‘n’ road’ hits of the 20th century. Songs include, “Dead Man’s Curve,” “King of the Road,” “Little Old Lady from Pasadena,” “Beep Beep,” “Six Days on the Road,” “Little GTO,” “Fun, Fun, Fun” and many more.
The show runs Sept. 12-14 show at the Kroc Center. Call 208-261-2388 for info. Tickets are $30 online at kroccda.org.
Since 1921, Orchard Ridge has served North Idaho by providing a loving, faith-based home for older adults, offering assisted living/memory care facility as well as independent living. Orchard Ridge Senior Living is governed by 18 sponsoring local churches, the only nonprofit facility of its kind in the Inland Northwest. Orchard Ridge is committed to providing care for all regardless financial situations. The support from this fundraising musical will allow Orchard Ridge to sustain and strengthen programs, enhance resident experiences and continue its legacy of excellence in care.
Info: theorchardcda.org