‘The Beverly Hillbillies, the Musical’ Benefits AIDS Taskforce of Greater Cleveland

Strike oil, or comedy gold, at musical theater send-up of all things Clampett at Cleveland’s Near West Theatre, Monday, August 26^th - 8:00 p.m.

Northern Ohio audiences are invited to spend a rollicking evening with the Clampetts and all their kinfolk for an evening of music and merriment when the AIDS Taskforce of Greater Cleveland (ATGC) presents “The Beverly Hillbillies, The Musical” at Cleveland’s Near West Theatre on Monday, August 26^th.

“Hillbillies” marks the Taskforce’s 20th anniversary of its annual theater or musical theater production, with all proceeds benefiting ATGC. Based on the iconic television show by producer Paul Henning, “The Beverly Hillbillies, The Musical” features a book by Amanda Rogers with music and lyrics by Gregg Opelka.

The cast of “Hillbillies” brings together veteran performers and musicians from Cleveland’s robust theater community, including many who lent their talents to previous ATGC benefit theater productions, including 2018’s staging of the Hollywood-nun-themed “The Divine Sister.”

Some of the performers here include Rachel Spence (Granny), Brian Altman (Jed Clampett), Trey Gilpin (Cousin Pearl/Judith Von Vanderkamp), Pat Miller (Justin Addison/Hank), and Tim Keo, a longtime actor-teacher with Great Lakes Theatre who has appeared onstage as the bass player for every ATGC benefit since 2003.

Tickets to the August 26, 2024, performance of “The Beverly Hillbillies, The Musical” are available from Rebecca Strong at the AIDS Taskforce of Greater Cleveland at 216-235-3417, or online at ATGC’s Eventbrite page. Tickets are $25 each and seating is general admission.

WHAT: “The Beverly Hillbillies, The Musical” benefiting AIDS Taskforce of Greater Cleveland

WHEN: Monday, August 26, 2024 – 8:00 p.m. curtain time (lobby opens at 7:00 p.m.)

WHERE: Near West Theatre, 6702 Detroit Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44102.

For more information about ATGC, please visit www.aidstaskforce.org.

About AIDS Taskforce of Greater Cleveland (ATGC)

Since its founding in 1983, the AIDS Taskforce of Greater Cleveland has been present as a compassionate, collaborative, and comprehensive resource for those living with HIV, those at greatest risk for acquiring HIV and those who stand in support of continuing to reduce the impact of this highly preventable, and now, effectively treatable public health issue. ATGC is part of the AHF Federation since its affiliation with AIDS Healthcare Foundation in 2013.

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