Max is Back-Vaudeville Variety Show

May 1, 2010 - 2:00 pm, Lakes High School Performing Arts Center

The first signature event sponsored by the Lakewood Historical Society is a modern version of the old vaudeville shows that were so popular in the early 20th century and the early TV shows in the 1950’s. The performers include: Ken Heath, Lakewood's Brightest Star; Memorie Singers; Clover Park High School Step Team; Korean Women Drummers; Pacific Island Dancers; and an ensemble cast from Lakewood Playhouse’s HMS Pinafore.

Marcus Walker, the artistic director of the Lakewood Playhouse, will portray Max Frolic as Master of Ceremonies.

Max Frolic was not only a local musician and vaudeville entertainer, he was the band leader for the Pantages Theater for twelve years and producer of the Tacoma Elks Lodge Extravaganzas in the 1950’s. In 1938 he built a restaurant on Pacific Highway that later became known as Maxey’s.

This is an event you will not want to miss.  The stage is set.  “Max is Back” will debut on May 1st, at 2:00 p.m.

Tickets are now on sale: Orchestra Section - $20 and Auditorium Section - $15.  They can be ordered by calling Becky Huber at 253-682-3480; e-mailing her at craftyhubers@comcast.net or visiting the Lakewood History Museum at 6211 Mt Tacoma Dr SW across from Columbia Bank.