The Key: The New Metro Detroit Musical

Video Clips from the World Premiere of The Key

2011-08-25T15:04:00.000-07:00

Here are some video clips from the World Premiere Performance of The Key.

1. Welcome

2. Beyond Compare

3. Holiday Plans

4. Remember a Miracle and Words of Wisdom

5. Yes I Do!

6. Best of Both Worlds

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More Photos from The Key

2011-02-03T17:51:00.000-08:00

More Photos from The Key.

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The Key - Photos from Dress Rehearsals

2011-01-28T20:32:00.000-08:00

From Shelley Conley of Photography by Shelley
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The Key dress rehearsal pictures are posted at www.photographybyshelley.com in the PROOFS section.

To go to the photos directly, click here. The password is "MSU" (All CAPITAL LETTERS)
Also please read the directions for downloading and my message on the right side in the album...

Thanks All!

Shelley

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Note: You might also want to take a look at the other work on her site and leave a message in her guestbook.

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Some Patrons and Benefactors of THE KEY with Cindi

2010-11-26T14:49:00.000-08:00

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Original Cast CD Available

2010-11-23T19:13:00.000-08:00

Order your copy of the Original Cast Album

$20 plus $3 Shipping and Handling

Send your check with Name and Address to:

Cindy Rosner Kelly

4864 Dow Ridge

Orchard Lake, MI 48324

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Recent Press Articles on THE KEY

2010-11-22T11:37:00.000-08:00

From The Oakland Press 11/18/10:

MSU grad produces coming-of-age musical debuting Saturday

Paul McCartney has inspired thousands of musicians as he’s risen to the top of music’s elite.

It was a McCartney performance, specifically his skills on piano, that inspired the eight-month musical composition and script drafting of “The Key,” the newest performance to hit the metro-Detroit theater scene. It will make its world premier on Saturday, Nov. 20, in Beverly Hills. ...
Click on the Link above to see the full article.

From The Detroit Free Press: 11/18/10:

Cindi Rosner Kelly, playwright-composer of 'The Key,' tells how MSU inspired her work

For 56-year-old Cindi Rosner Kelly, the years she spent at Michigan State University in the mid-1970s were "hands down the best of my life."

So it's no surprise that "The Key," a new musical she has written, produced and directed, focuses on a young woman's college days and the bonds forged there. ...
Click on the Link above to see the full article.

From The Birmingham Eccentric: 11/14/10
THE KEY TO HER HEARTAfter years and years of composing, creating, writing and rewriting and producing, Bloomfield Hills resident Cindi Rosner Kelly's full-length musical production, The Key, will make its world premiere right here in Beverly Hills at the Seligman Performing Arts Center-Detroit Country Day School, 22305 W. 13 Mile Road, next weekend. This first-time effort of Kelly's boasts an impressive cast of 30 and another 15 on the production team. Kelly credits the plot — a love story between two Michigan State University students — from her days as an MSU student. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 20, and at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 21. Reserved seats $15-$75. For musical clips, interviews with the cast and more, go to www.thekeythemusical.com

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2010-11-16T11:56:00.000-08:00

Tickets are still available online
for both performances

Click here for details and to order.
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Tickets will also be available at the theater
the day of the performance.

Check or Cash Only at the theater.

No Credit Cards can be accepted for purchases at the theater.

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Amber Williams Profile in B.L.A.C. Detroit magazine

2010-11-10T18:48:00.000-08:00

SingingAll Over the Map

Asoprano with dual citizenship soars in two countries and variousgenres, busting through

thelimits of casting based on race.

Blessed with an angelic classical soprano voice, Windsor, Ontario, nativeAmber Williams quietly breaks barriers as she makes a name for herselfin musical theater, opera and soul.

Click Here for the entire article

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MOT's Karen DiChiera Supports THE KEY

2010-11-08T07:07:00.000-08:00

The Michigan Opera Theater's

Karen DiChiera

supports THE KEY

NOVEMBER 20-21

Seligman Performing Arts Center

22305 West 13 Mile Road

On the campus of Detroit Country Day School
Beverly Hills, Michigan
www.thekeythemusical.com

Click here for easy on-line ordering with credit card. (US Orders Only)

You can view the theater and select your seats yourself.

U.S. Phone Orders: Call toll-free
1-866-967-8167 (2:00 pm - midnight)

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Leah Dexter (Mrs. Gold) Speaks candidly about The Key

2010-10-31T18:07:00.001-07:00

The Key's

Leah Dexter

speaks candidly about her role in

The Key

NOVEMBER 20-21

Seligman Performing Arts Center

22305 West 13 Mile Road

On the campus of Detroit Country Day School
Beverly Hills, Michigan
www.thekeythemusical.com

Click here for easy on-line ordering with credit card. (US Orders Only)

You can view the theater and select your seats yourself.

U.S. Phone Orders: Call toll-free
1-866-967-8167 (2:00 pm - midnight)

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World Premiere of the Key - November 20, 21, 2010

2010-10-31T18:02:00.001-07:00

Tickets are still available for the World Premiere.

Seligman Performing Arts Center

22305 West 13 Mile Road

On the campus of Detroit Country Day School
Beverly Hills, Michigan

Saturday, November 20 - 7:30 pm

Sunday, November 21 - 2:00 pm

Click here for Ticket information.
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Two Assistant Choreographers added to THE KEY

2010-10-11T12:54:00.000-07:00

Two assistant choreographers have been added to the production team of THE KEY.
Follow the links for more information on each of these folks.

Nia Silao
Nia trained at American Dance Academy in her early years, studying ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical, and hip hop, while participating in regional and national competitions. She received First Place scholarships from Dance Masters of Michigan. Nia is a certified member of Dance Masters of Michigan......[more]

Bret Radke
Brett Radke is thrilled to be a part of The Key. Originally from Macomb, MI, he holds a BA in Theatre from Oakland University’s Honors College. Some of his favorite OU credits include The Importance of Being Earnest (Jack), Twelfth Night (Orsino), and Observe the Sons of Ulster Marching Towards the Somme (William Moore).....[more]

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A Spartan plays a Leading role in THE KEY.

2010-09-28T12:57:00.000-07:00

MSU College of Music School Tenor KYLE HARWOOD adresses his role as FITCH McFINN

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Mary Callaghan Lynch, Founder and Artistic Director of the Motor Lyric Opera, Comments on The Key

2010-09-14T05:56:00.000-07:00

Comments on The Key from an interview with Mary Callaghan Lynch, Founder and Artistic Director of the Motor City Lyric Opera and Board Member of Key Performing Arts, Inc.

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The Key - 2010 Cast

2010-08-31T09:57:00.000-07:00

CONGRATULATIONS
to the
2010 WORLD PREMIERE
CAST
of
THE KEY

Last Updated 11/4/2010

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Aaron Sanko	Dak
Helena Bardakjian	College Student, Maid, Ensemble
Patrick Barnard	Redeeming Rabbi
Samantha Bowling	Child
Christopher Brody	College Beat Boxer/Student, Spider-Lane, Athlete, Ensemble
Karen Brody	Dak's Mother, Realtor, Ensemble
Jayda Brown	Child
Kenedi Cain	Child
Katie Cassell	College Student, Teacher, Ensemble
Steve Cunningham	Parent, Marriage Rabbi, Jake the Junkie, Ensemble
Leah Dexter	Mrs. Gold
Kiersten Elliott	College Student, Lady LaLa, Interlude Dancer, Ensemble
Rebecca Engelhard	Parent, Nursery School Administrator, Salesperson, Ensemble
Joseph Feldman	College Student, Hairdresser, Ensemble
Andrew Hampton	College Student, Spyder, Leonce, Ensemble
Kyle Harwood	Male RA, Fitch, Doctor
Roberta Jasina	The Key Narrator
Lance Jones	College Student, Rigid Rabbi, Politician, Ensemble
Tony Merlo	Dak's Father, Marriage Priest, Accountant, Ensemble
Tobey Miller	Mr. Gold
Yvonne Neimann	Jazz Singer, Ensemble
Denetia Nelson	Ensemble
Jenna Kellie Pittman	College Student, Nursery School Teacher #1, Hooker, Ensemble, Kini Understudy
Brett Radke	Interlude Dancer
Bernard Reese	Child
Aaron Sanko	Dak
Rachel Shaw	College Student, Bank Teller, Ensemble
Liyan Sun	Secretary #1 to Rigid Rabbi, CEO, Ensemble
Amber Williams	Kini

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The Key's Amber Williams talks about her role as Kini

2010-08-31T04:40:00.000-07:00

Amber Williams comments on her background and the role of Kini in The Key.

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Oakland Press: Musical Sneak Preview of The Key at Cranbrook

2010-08-24T15:45:00.000-07:00

Click here for a link to an August 24, 2010 Oakland Press brief article on The Key.

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Michigan State University Music School Director and Director of Bands Emeritus:Ken and Ann Bloomquist support THE KEY (insight into the academic roots of Playwright, Composer, Librettist, Cindi Rosner Kelly)

2010-08-14T14:35:00.000-07:00

Interview with Michigan State University Music School Director and Director of Bands Emeritus:Ken and Ann Bloomquist from "The Key" Documentary.

THE KEY has all... including a full-scale Marching Band

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Pegi Marshall-Amudsen Joins the The Key as Scenic Designer

2010-08-13T15:33:00.000-07:00

Pegi Marshall-Amudsen recently joined The Key as Scenic Designer.
You can read more about her here.
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Intro to The Key - Dick Purtan - From the Documentary

2010-07-27T18:25:00.000-07:00

Here's a brief introduction to The Key by Dick Purtan, Detroit Radio Personality.
It is an excerpt from The Key Documentary.
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Selections from The Key Performed at Cranbrook Summer Theater School Evening Event 7/12/2010

2010-07-15T13:17:00.000-07:00

Lance Jones performs "The Dismissal" and Amber Williams sings "I Am Who I Am" accompained by Cindi Rosner Kelly during a Cranbrook Theater Summer School event on Monday July 12, 2010.
Prior to their numbers Tony Merlo provided some history and background on the show and their scene.

2010-06-30T19:40:00.000-07:00

THE KEY

Metro Detroit’s Own New Musical

November 20, 2010-7:30 P.M.

November 21, 2010-2:00 P.M.

Seligman Performing Arts Center

Beverly Hills, Michigan

Featuring

Soprano-AMBER WILLIAMS

Tenor-AARON SANKO

Tenor- KYLE HARWOOD

Mezzo Soprano-LEAH DEXTER

Baritone/Bass-TOBEY MILLER

Narrations by WWJ 950 am radio anchor

ROBERTA JASINA

Reserved Seating Tickets

go on sale

July 5, 2010

Order on line-www.ShowTix4U.com

(use your credit card)

or call toll free

1-866-967-8167

Group Sales or Physically Challenged Needs

Call 248-683-3637

Website thekeythemusical.com

Email thekey2010@yahoo.com

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2010-06-11T13:04:00.000-07:00

THE KEY
World Premiere
November 20-21….2010
Seligman Performing Arts Center
Beverly Hills, Michigan
PRE PUBLIC TICKET SALE-NOW
June 10-June 30
Benefactor-$75.00 Patron-$50.00
includes prime seating ticket, pre performance lecture,
special program listing, photo with the playwright, composer, librettist and backstage pass to personally meet the cast and production team
Call-248 683-3637
Email-thekey2010@yahoo.com
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The Key Documentary

2010-05-19T18:57:00.000-07:00

THE KEY DOCUMENTARY
came to life upon the Silver Screen
at the
Farmington Civic Movie Theatre
on
May 16, 2010

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2010-04-23T08:04:00.000-07:00

Key Performing Arts Inc.
invites you to return
to see
THE KEY DOCUMENTARY TAKE TWO
Sunday May 16
3:00
Farmington Civic Movie Theatre

The movie is here,
We're ready to go,
Please join us once more,
And.....on with the show!

If you have already purchased tickets and plan to attend, please email or call us to confirm your attendance so that we have proper seating

If you need tickets, please contact

248 683-3637
thekey2010@yahoo.com

all monies collected from this event go to help support the
World Premiere
of
THE KEY
Metro Detroit's Own New Musical
playwright, composer, librettist
Cindi Rosner Kelly

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