Buckley brings Broadway to town

One of Broadway's brightest stars will shine for Huntington.

Betty Buckley, presented by the Marshall Artists Series, will perform at 8 p.m., Monday, Feb. 14, at the Keith-Albee Theatre.

"It is going to be romantic," Angela Jones, director of marketing and external affairs, said. "She is famous for a song called 'Memories.' You can spend money on roses, money on chocolate, but when those are gone, your memories last a lifetime."

Buckley has starred in film, on stage and television. Her voice is acclaimed as one of the finest and most versatile voices on Broadway.

"With a range that glides from a heartbreaking warble to an unabashed belt, Buckley stands comfortably as one of the most versatile, original vocalists on Broadway or anywhere else," Greg Evans, of Daily Variety magazine, wrote.

She has starred in such muscials as "1776," "Carrie," "Song & Dance," "The Mystery of Edwin Drood" and "Pippin." She appeared in "Sunset Boulevard" as Norma Desmond and played Mama Rose in the lead of "Gypsy."

In 1982, she won a Tony award for performance as Glamour Cat Gizabella in the musical "Cats." She also received a Tony nomination for her performance in "Triumph of Love."

After a succession of Broadway appearances, Buckley established a television career as the stepmother Abby in the series "Eight is Enough." She received two Emmy Award nominations for two after-school specials, "Bobby and Sarah" and "Taking a Stand."

"Taking a Stand" was named outstanding Children's Special of the Year. It features a musical score co-written by Buckley. Buckley also starred in made-for-TV movies such as "Betrayal of Trust," "Roses for the Rich" and "Evergreen."

Tickets are available at the Marshall Artists Series box office located in the Jomie Jazz Center. Box office hours are Monday-Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Full-time students can receive one free ticket and a guest ticket for half-price with their Marshall ID. Part-time students, faculty and staff can purchase two tickets at half-price with Marshall ID. Each student may bring only two IDs when picking up tickets.