A Tribute to a Texas Legend

Don McLean’s hauntingly-beautiful song, “American Pie” is a wonderful tribute to those we lost too soon, including Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and the Big Bopper, who tragically died in a plane crash.   However, they all left a fine legacy.   It’s fitting that Georgetown’s Palace Theatre once again brings to the Springer Memorial Stage “The Buddy Holly Story.”    Buddy Holly is played by Benjamin Blaise.   Adam Munoz nails Ritchie Valens.   And the Big Bopper would be proud of the performance by Mitch Fairchild.   You won’t be able to sit still when Jacqui Cross takes the stage as an Apollo performer.   Just wow!  This is a fast-moving production, well worth a weekend visit to Georgetown’s historic Art Deco theater on the square.   Here are a few photos to accompany a review in the Williamson County Sun.