Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story

Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story celebrates the youthful energy, creativity, and legacy of a rock-n-roll icon who changed popular music and ushered in the rock-n-roll era. Written by Alan Janes, this musical follows Buddy Holly’s meteoric rise to fame, his groundbreaking career and his final performance at the Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake, Iowa. It highlights his pioneering spirit and determination to break from traditional country influences.

The show features more than 20 of Buddy’s greatest hits, including “That’ll Be the Day,” “Peggy Sue,” “Oh, Boy!” and “Rave On,” alongside memorable performances of “La Bamba” by Ritchie Valens and “Chantilly Lace” by The Big Bopper. With scenes from his historic Apollo Theater debut, his time with The Crickets and his romance with Maria Elena, the musical vividly brings his story to life.