220: Behind the Curtain of Shenandoah Summer Music Theatre’s Broadway Magic! {Ep 220}

Laughers, get ready to step into the Broadway magic happening in Winchester with Elizabeth Albert, Managing Director of Shenandoah Summer Music Theatre! Since 1984, this SSMT has wowed over 20,000 audience members each summer while nurturing the next generation of theater talent. Elizabeth shares the origin story of SSMT and how it grew from a student training program into a nationally recognized summer stock company that now draws top talent from across the country! Discover how they pull off full-scale productions in just weeks and keep audiences coming back year after year. Learn about this season’s lineup with Singin’ in the Rain (yes, it actually rains on stage!), the heartfelt Little Women, and the rock ‘n’ roll energy of Million Dollar Quartet featuring hits by Elvis, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, and Johnny Cash. Find out about Elizabeth’s personal connection to SSMT as a childhood performer to theater leader, plus hear stories of longtime patrons, pandemic pivots, and a deep commitment to artist wellness. Whether you’re a local or visiting the Valley, don’t miss the magic happening on stage in Winchester! Cheers!Shenandoah Summer Music TheatreFor Info & Buy Tickets: ssmtva.orgInstagram: @ssmtvaFacebook: Shenandoah Summer Music Theatre Address: 620 Millwood Ave Winchester, VA, United States, Virginia 22601Phone: Local: (540) 665-4569 Toll Free: (877) 580-8025—This podcast is brought to you by:FWAF [f-wahf] = The Funny Womacks & FriendsWe offer comedy shows, classes & this podcast! thefunnywomacks.comFacebook & Instagram: @thefunnywomacksYouTube: The Funny WomacksGet some free stuff & discounts to support this podcast!  Love Podcasts? Love Audiobooks? Get a Free One on Us! 📚We’ve partnered with Audible to give you a FREE audiobook when you sign up for a 30-day trial. Support the podcast while discovering your next favorite listen! Claim yours: www.audibletrial.com/Bnz9Xy  Get 10% Off your first order for natural organic beauty products from one of our previous podcast guests. Order online today and support the podcast while you elevate your skin care game. Visit withsimplictybeauty.com to browse their products and then use Discount Code: THEFUNNYWOMACKS