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LEWISTON — “The Connie Francis Show,” formally known as “Among my Souvenirs,” returns to the Gendron Franco Center for one show only, this Sunday, Nov. 26, at 2 p.m.  

“Among My Souvenirs,” is  a multi-media presentation created in 1994 and brought back in 2013, by Louis Philippe’s Reindeer Theatre Company in Westbrook. The songs are performed live (singing along is encouraged), while nostalgic images are projected on big-screen, and a narration of the star’s life, career and personal struggles provides more sentimental trivia and interesting biographical history.

Sunday’s performance will feature Krista LeBeau Johnson of Westbrook, and the rest of the cast that sold out the Franco Center in 2015. 

The show features the dreamy, bouncy, trademark Connie Francis hits that are embedded in the hearts of America’s teen culture from the ’50s and ’60s: “Who’s Sorry Now,” “Where The Boys Are,” “V-A-C-A-T-I-O-N,” “Lipstick On Your Collar,” “I’m Gonna Be Warm This Winter,” “Stupid Cupid,” “Follow The Boys,” “Among My Souvenirs” and many more.

“This is a chance to reminisce and reconnect with friends and relive some powerful memories of the late ’50s and ’60s. It is truly one of the most moving and fun shows Reindeer Theatre Company ever staged,”  Philippe said.

“Among My Souvenirs” will also include a few French songs which Philippe discovered in the singer’s well-noted portfolio of foreign recordings in Italian, Spanish, Hebrew, German and Irish.

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Krista LeBeau Johnson has been the star of the show since it was reincarnated in 2013. “Krista has an incredibly appealing stage persona, much like Connie’s, and she easily captures the iconic Francis trademarks—her powerful and mesmerizing vocal delivery of infectious pop melodies and schmaltzy lyrics,” Philllipe said.

In addition to Music Director Philippe on piano, the back-up combo includes Bruce LeBeau of Westbrook on bass, Marc Mailhot of Westbrook on drums and guitarist Tom O’Donnell of Farmington, a member of the original 1994 revue.  Narration is handled by Maureen Knott LeBeau of Westbrook.

The Gendron Franco Center is located at 46 Cedar St. All seats are $18, reserved, and can be obtained by calling the Box Office at 207-689-2000, or visiting www.francocenter.org online.

 

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