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Backwards in High Heels: Toe-Tapping Musical Based on the Life of Ginger Rogers

San Jose Repertory Theatre, Across from the San Antonio light rail station (101 Paseo de San Antonio San Jose, CA 95113)
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$42.00
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$21.00*
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San Jose Rep presents a musical journey through the life of Hollywood actress, dancer and singer Ginger Rogers, best known for her silver-screen partnership with Fred Astaire. Featuring Anna Aimee White in the title role, this funny and moving show depicts the star's difficult relationship with her mother, her rise to stardom and her struggle to achieve equality and respect in Hollywood. It's also filled with show-stopping tap and ballroom dance numbers, including "We're in the Money."

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The last date listed for Backwards in High Heels was Tuesday November 30, 2010 / 7:30pm.

San Jose Repertory Theatre
Across from the San Antonio light rail station,
101 Paseo de San Antonio
San Jose, CA 95113
Website
408-367-7255
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    Cookies were huge and good.
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    Parking was only $3 at the garage right past the theatre on 3rd street.
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8 Goldstar Member Reviews

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I was disappointed. I must have misunderstood the description because I expected lots of dancing and there was very little. It dragged
on a bit for me also too much repetition of songs especially the 2nd half.
Written on Dec 01 2010

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This show was good as far it goes!! The actors were good and the lead actress was very good. It was a good show, but I felt that it did not give a lot of details in the life of one of our great entertainers! I think more actors and dancers would have made the show much more interesting! But we did enjoy it!
Written on Nov 29 2010

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Can only repeat myself by saying BACKWARDS was very good. Definitely geared for the senior community who seemed to fill the audience. Dancing, music,costumes were spectacular. Truly enjoyed!
Written on Dec 16 2010

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Good script, well-done story about the mother-daughter relationship. The singing and dancing was also well done. Interesting that it had only a few players, so when the frenchman came on stage and was played by a woman, it was alittle surprising. The set was minimalist. My seats were great. Actually this venue is quite nice. I had never been to the Rep before.
Written on Dec 02 2010

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http://www.sjrep.com/plays/1011/heels/index.php

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Backwards In High Heels

The remarkable life of the legendary actress Ginger Rogers comes to life onstage! This intimate musical dances its way through Ginger’s life with unforgettable music, show-stopping dance numbers and a captivating story that chronicles her journey from hometown to Hollywood and from one love affair to another. Best known as Fred Astaire’s dance partner, Ginger defied her overly-protective mother to become one of Hollywood’s biggest stars and one of the industry’s first women to demand equal pay. Funny, moving and a visual feast, Backwards In High Heels is a toe-tapping, swirling, gliding account of her ambitious public and private life.

Backwards In High Heels, conceived and developed by Lynette Barkley and Christopher McGovern and directed by Scott Schwartz, is based on the book, original songs and arrangements written by Christopher McGovern.