Copperstate Dinner Theater

The Copperstate Dinner Theater At Phoenix Greyhound Park is pleased to announce the return of the world’s most unique musical revue Christmas Jukebox.

Christmas Jukebox was just named Best Original Production of the Year by the AriZoni Awards and so, Copperstate is bringing it back! The World’s First and Only Interactive Holiday Musical!! Christmas Jukebox is the world’s most unique musical revue. During their delicious dinner, audiences are invited to select their favorites from our giant jukebox of over 100 of the greatest holiday songs ever written. The choices are tallied and a brand-new, world premier holiday revue, created by the audience, is brought to life before their very eyes by our talented and versatile cast. Each show is as unique and as different as the audience that created it! Broadway Jukebox was an enormous hit 4 years ago at Copperstate, winning many awards including being named Best Original Musical by both the AriZoni Awards and The East Valley Tribune, Hollywood Jukebox played to sold out houses and Christmas Jukebox is sure to be a hit as well.

When no two shows are ever the same, it can be – to put it mildly – a challenge. As exciting for the performers as it is for the audience, a great part of the show takes place backstage out of the audience’s sight. Christmas Jukebox requires an amazing cast of actors whose versatility is put to the test each night as they adapt to the demands of each evening’s audience. Only one half hour before curtain, the cast mingles with the audience, and collects their jukebox selections for the evening. The pages are then carried backstage where the choices are quickly tallied and the most requested songs are compiled. With the help of the staff, songs are frantically put in dramatic and comedic order, divided by style, duets and ensemble numbers and then with literally only minutes to go until curtain, the final list is copied on to a giant whiteboard which is posted backstage, just in time for the cast to make their first entrance!

Peter J. Hill, who created Broadway Jukebox, Hollywood Jukebox and Christmas Jukebox, says that the audience misses possibly the most entertaining part of the show. “Half the fun is watching the performers prepare each show. Since they have no idea what they will be singing each night, this show really keeps them on their toes! Remember, the six member cast must have nearly 100 songs at the ready – lyrics, harmonies and even the dance steps. To call that daunting is a gross understatement!”

“I had this idea a few years back and after Broadway Jukebox was named ‘Best Original Musical of the Year’ by both the AriZoni Awards and The East Valley Tribune, I knew I just had to do this at the Holidays. We’re all so frantic at this time of year, I see no reason why our entertainment shouldn’t have a frantic edge to it too!”

The Copperstate Dinner Theater production of Christmas Jukebox is created and directed by Copperstate’s Producing Director Peter J. Hill, choreographed by Noel Irick and musically directed and accompanied by Reynaldo Saenz. It stars Kathy Donald, Peter J. Hill, Noel Irick, Charlie Jourdan and Amy Powers.

Christmas Jukebox will play at the Copperstate Dinner Theater, 3801 E. Washington inside the Phoenix Greyhound Park. Performances are Friday & Saturday evenings dinner 6:30, curtain 8:00, with Sunday matinees with dinner 12:30 and curtain 2:00. The ticket price for all performances is only $39.95 per person which includes dinner and the show as well as tax and gratuity. Dinner is a sit-down service, not buffet, with a choice of four delicious entrees: prime rib, grilled salmon filet, teriyaki chicken breast, and vegetable lasagna. Meals come with side dishes, salad with choice of dressing, rolls and butter. Appetizers, desserts and beverages are extra. A full bar is available. Reservations can be made at (602) 279-3129.

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