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Their E NC RE O FL ‘Who’s Gonna Fill Shoes? Playhouse features classic country music retrospective “Who’s Gonna Fill Their Shoes?” cast members include Mike Jacobson, Denise Dee, Marty Adams, Nancy Pearson and Doug Bushwar. COURTESY PHOTO I f you enjoyed last summer’s tribute to the Ink Spots called “If I Didn’t Care,” then you are sure to enjoy Mike Jacobson’s newest offering, “Who’s Gonna Fill Their Shoes?” Billed as a “classic country music retrospective with over 45 hits,” this summer’s first production at the Florence Playhouse features the music of such country music icons as Hank Williams Sr., Patsy Cline, Marty Robbins, Kitty Wells, Johnny Cash, June Carter Cash, Roy Orbison, Dottie West, George Jones, Tammy Wynette, Ernest Tubb, Conway Twitty and several oth- ers. The memorable music of these country music greats is bound to set your feet a-tappin’ and your heart a- soarin’. Marty Adams will once again tickle the ivories as both the musical director and arranger, and Mike Jacobson will once again direct the show. “Who’s Gonna Fill Their Shoes?” features the vocal talents of Nancy Pearson, who many will remember from her portrayal of Patsy Cline in “Always, Patsy” from a few summers ago; Denise Dee, who many would swear was Tammy Wynette reincarnated when she does “Stand By Your Man”; Jacobson, who wrote and direct- ed last season’s “If I Didn’t Care” as well as this year’s offering; and newcomer Doug Bushwar, whose guitar artistry and vocal talents are deservedly respected. The show also features the formidable keyboard artistry and vocal excellence of Marty Adams, Florence’s favorite musician. “Who’s Gonna Fill Their Shoes?” runs for two week- ends, kicking off what promises to be one of the Florence Playhouses most exciting seasons. Show times are June 26 and 27, and July 3 and 4 at 7 p.m., with 2 p.m. Sunday matinees on June 28 and July 5. For tickets, call the Florence Playhouse at 541-997- 1675, or visit www.florenceplayhouse.com. J UN E 2 0 1 5 • A r ts & E nt er ta i n m en t • C OAST C ENTRAL • 1 1