"Absolutely perfect…. LOVED IT" —Christina Pontikis, Vancouver Weekly [Read More]

"Oh, Boy! Buddy's a blistering winner… Forget about feel-good. Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story is feel-great, leaving its audience roaring for more… Zachary Stevenson nails the rock 'n' roll legend in a full-throttle tribute that fires on all cylinders" —Peter Birnie, The Vancouver Sun

"When your entire audience is on their feet ready to break loose for a rock and roll party you know you have yet another hit on your hands…a must see for anyone who loves to rock and roll"
—Gillian Lockitch, Review from the House [Read More] 

"Zachary Stevenson makes the title character feel like a geeky, sexy, punk-rock rebel…the guy is a knockout" —Colin Thomas, The Georgia Straight [Read More]

"One of the greatest performances seen on a Vancouver stage in a very long time…Zachary Stevenson’s killer performance, looks and sounds remarkably like the real thing" —Jerry Wasserman, Vancouverplays [Read More]

"For these few hours, Zachary Stevenson is Buddy Holly. He’s simply electric… I promise you’ll not only be entertained, but you’ll rave on!" —Christine Pilkington, Vancouver Mom [Read More] 

"Go for Stevenson's amazing performance, stay for the rockin’ good time!" —Mark Robins, Gay Vancouver [Read More] 

"Remarkable… It’s a bona fide crowd pleaser." —Variety

"It sends people out of the theatre on an unstoppable high…sensational" —The Boston Globe

"Ludicrously enjoyable... Buddy Holly’s magnificent music undoubtedly ensures that you leave with a smile on your face and a spring in your step." —The Daily Telegraph

"High-octane and infectious... A gem of a musical." —Daily Express

"At the end the audience is elevated to joyful chaos." —New York Post

"The audience was on its feet at the end screaming for encores as if at a stadium concert." —Newsday

"How often do you experience a night where each and every hair on your arm stands to attention?" —BBC

"The show is an unashamed, rabble-rousing fiesta. It’s got everything." —Sunday Times 

Audience Comments

"I didn't know much about Buddy Holly's rise to fame and story until I watched this show. Excellent show with talented performers. Enjoyed Buddy's rock and roll music hits"
—Lizette, Vancouver

"Wonderful show. The casting was terrific; they gave 110%!"
—JoAnn, Surrey

"Totally awesome! The performers gave it everything they had. This group could easily be performing in NY or Las Vegas. It was hard to keep still—lots of toe tapping going on :)"
—Eva

"It is unusual for us to attend a live production and we LOVED it! The music, the acting, the energy—such powerful performances! Thanks for sharing your amazing talents. We'll be back!"
—Frances, Port Coquitlam

"I saw this in London three years ago and this was just as good. An excellent job by the whole crew!"
—Christine, North Vancouver

"Totally Awesome! Absolutely the Best!"
—Enda

"A wonderful trip down memory lane for me and a joyful new experience for my 13 year old grandson. He is from Edmonton and will be searching the internet to see if he can find the production near enough to his home so he can take his mother. The cast was great and very engaging with all the ladies from that era, asking for pictures and autographs. I recommend it to friends for a great night out"
—Marion

"Absolutely delightful! There was 4 of us and we all loved the show. Zachary was incredible, the rest of the cast also outstanding. So enjoyable, we highly recommend it!"
—Truann, Pitt Meadows

"I sent off emails to EVERYONE I know to see this production. What a great feel-good evening. Fabulous music, incredible talent—it doesn’t get any better!"
—Bev, North Vancouver

"One of the most entertaining productions I've seen in a long time. Many of the songs bring back memories of my youth. If I closed my eyes, I would think it was actually "Buddy" singing. I may even consider seeing it again"
—Everett, Vancouver

"I loved it…I sang the whole time…. Everyone was great. I think this was the best one this season, by far my favorite. Thanks Art Club!!"
—Tammie, Abbotsford

"Wow! What a show! I was worried about our seats being too close. It was perfect! Wonderful. The whole thing was so great, the actors were so talented. The music was played beautifully, the whole time the stage jumped with their exuberance and professionalism. The audience loved everything. Thank you"
—Gloria, Ladner

"What a terrific show. We thoroughly enjoyed it. Superb performances by all the actors and musicians. Zachary Stevenson is phenomenal!"
—Lois

"What fun…a great show that was entertaining for the whole family. The music was terrific, and the acting simply outstanding. We will remember this show for years to come!"
—Chris, Moraga, CA, USA

"Having recently seen Zach Stevenson portraying Buddy Holly in Grand Forks, BC and been very impressed with his performance, we just had to come to Vancouver to see the Buddy Holly Story. We were not disappointed. He was quite simply, superb. His vocals mimicked Buddy Holly so well, that Buddy himself, if he was alive, would not have been able to tell the difference.
Congratulations on a wonderful performance"
—Peter, Grand Forks

"Prompted by the great reviews I wanted to see the musical and without hesitation I can say that my experience surpassed all expectations. The cast and the performance are outstanding, and Zachary Stevenson as "Buddy" is an absolute star. This is a "must see"!"
—Edith

“Great energy and fabulous rocking tunes. Zachary Stevenson is amazing. Highly recommend it"
—Suko

"Loved it, loved it! The show was 'just for us' as we were in the 2nd row and caught every expression. Great show, well done…Zachary Stevenson and the whole cast"
—Elaine

"My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed the show and were very impressed with the performance of the cast, especially Zach Stevenson. We did purchase his two CD's to show our support for a Canadian talent"
—Russ, Vancouver

"I saw this show at the Surrey Arts Club last fall, but this production was by far better. The energy from the cast was amazing. I felt at times I was at the actual concert and not seeing a stage production. The cast was well-chosen, and it seemed they enjoyed doing the show as much as the audience enjoyed it, that is special gift. My husband and my best friend were also as enthusiastic and on a high as we left the theatre. The audience participation added to the ambiance of the time period. It was perfect performance and day to head a nearby patio to seat outdoors with a beer and appys to relive our favorite songs"
—Genie, Langley

"Excellent—was so entertaining. Zachary was awesome—so so good!! Big bopper and Valens were great also. Such great entertainment—would pay to see it again!! Loved the CDs. So enjoyable. Felt you were actually there reliving the moment!!"
—Gail, Victoria

"A show for the whole family, from 6 to 70, we all had a wonderful time. Amazing performances and a show we could enjoy over and over. My grandson wanted to know if they were showing it again the same night. Buddy Holly has been our road trip music for a lifetime and this is as good as it gets. Zachary is outstanding as Buddy. Listened to it all the way home and have CD in my car"
—Margaret, Mission

"Fabulous!!!!"
—Sharon, Prince Rupert

"A high energy, positive, brilliant and uplifting visit with one of the founders of Rock n Roll. It’s like attending a personal concert, but so much better. Zachary Stevenson is nothing short of magical in his portrayal of Buddy Holly, and his enthusiastic performance is utterly contagious, not to mention his phenomenal musical talent. All you'd need is a dance floor at the Stanley, and you'd have the most popular place in town. It’s the best way to spend an evening in Vancouver, ever"
—Joe, Vancouver

"Fantastic! It's the second time I've seen it, and would highly recommend it to anyone and I'd go again. The acting is superb—you feel you are back in the 1950s, being a member of the living history of the Buddy Holly Story. The music and the musicians were absolutely true to form of the original songs. The only thing I wish is that we had a dance floor to get up and dance throughout the play, especially at the end. I also appreciated Zachary Stephenson's comments at the very end of the play—sharing with us his gratitude at being able to do this role for seven seasons, years more than the real Buddy Holly! I felt that he was authentic and real and I thought it added a touch of his own humanity to the play. Another wonderful theatre experience—thanks Arts Club!"
—Susan, Vancouver

"A very well done show. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed the evening. Zachary Stevenson does an amazing interpretation of Buddy Holly! Highly recommend!"
—Alan

"What an incredible night! We were all standing on our feet dancing and cheering at the end! Thrilling to be part of the audience!!! Best production I have seen in a looooong time! Am now a huge Zachary Stevenson fan!"
—Liz, North Vancouver

"I couldn't stop bopping in my seat. Knew all the words—the joy of being a senior"
—Michele

"I loved it! I could barely restrain myself from jumping out of my seat and dancing to the music. The cast was fantastic. I couldn't stop singing “Peggy Sue” all the way home. Thanks for a great evening"
—Karen

"The best musical I've seen at the Arts Club. I'm old enough to remember Buddy Holly's music in my daily life, and I got all of those feelings back during the show. Zachary Stevenson is utterly amazing, and the rest of the cast was great too! A wonderful experience"
—Keith, West Vancouver

"Last night was my third attendance to the performance of Buddy. I enjoyed it as much as I did the first time. I'm thoroughly impressed with the high energy of the performers. I'm convinced that they enjoyed performing as much as the audience enjoyed watching them. Thank you"
—Marjorie, Vancouver

"It was so great I think the actor is Buddy Holly reincarnated. Such great energy and enthusiasm. Much kudos!!!"
—Rosemary, Gibsons

"An excellent production...well-directed, well-acted, and very entertaining. We made another trip over from Qualicum Beach just to see the show and it was well worth the effort!"
—Ursula, Qualicum Beach

"My sister and I very much enjoyed Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story. The cast was amazing and we were very impressed with the production. Congratulations on a great play. We were in town on vacation and your play was a highlight"
—Kim

"ELECTRIFYING PERFORMANCE. ZACHARY STEVENSON IS THE ONE TO WATCH OUT FOR IN THE FUTURE. HE IS ONE OF THE BEST SINGERS/ACTORS OF HIS AGE. I RECOMMEND YOU LISTEN TO HIS CDs"
—Sandra, Vancouver

"An excellent production, 5 stars for Buddy. Zachary is Buddy Holly. It was all around great fun. I sang along with the songs. I also purchased his CDs at the end. Bravo to Arts Club for another great performance. Congrats to the entire cast"
—Wayne, Vancouver

"The show exceeded our expectations. What a lot of fun and entertainment. What energy!! We also appreciated the information sent to regarding restaurants (Luke's Bar and Grill is great) and parking"
—Eric, Richmond

"Awesome. A+. It's our second time seeing the show. Still thinking to join it the 3rd time in the future. Friends-Don't miss this one (as I have posted on my Facebook!)"
—Edmond, Richmond

"Wonderful! We brought 4 friends, one couple from Ottawa, another from our area, and they all loved the show. We had seen the show 2 years ago and wanted to see it again....even better than the last time. Loved the lead performers, especially Buddy and the Big Bopper. This show could run for years and still be a hit"
—Marie, Tsawwassen

"Excellent...we have now seen it three times, and like it better every time...best show in VANCOUVER BY A LANDSLIDE!!!"
—Betty, Vancouver

"From my heart , here goes......we just loved this show, after 5 minutes I felt I was watching the real Buddy Holly. As the show was getting near the end, I wondered if I would be reaching for my sunglasses to hide the tears but was so glad the show ended on such a happy note. What a thrill to see such talent. The Stanley theatre is so intimate. What a perfect venue for this production"
—Jill, Surrey

"We absolutely loved it! We will tell all our friends to come!"
—Miriam

"Went to the show on a whim cause it was my birthday and was treated to the best stage musical both me and my girlfriend have ever seen. The music was amazing and the venue is my favorite in Vancouver. It was so good I plan to take my mom and dad"
—John

"Excellent show. Best one I've seen. The cast was great and very talented. I thought it was really nice and very personable when Zachary came out on stage to enlighten us of his acting career and when he met us in the lobby to chat and sign autographs. The audience was really into the music. I had a wonderful evening and would/will highly recommend this production. Thank you"
—Valerie, Vancouver

"Firstly it must be said that the talent of Zachary Stevenson makes this play amazing! He literally brings to life the character of Buddy Holly, and he is a “dead ringer for dead singers.” The production itself is wonderfully directed—it’s half concert half pla—it tells the story and involves the audience as part of the story, as we are right there at the Apollo Theatre. Loved loved loved this!! Perfection!!!!"
—Alice, Vancouver

"Great show. Keeps you moving for two hours. Wonderful job of bringing back the 50s"
—Jerome

"So much more than I could have imagined. Like truly being in the presence of Buddy Holly, Richie Valens, and the Big Bopper. The whole dedicated, talented cast was amazing. They created a soulful, joy-filled, heartfelt real experience that I'm sure changed all that attended, for the better. Thank you so much. How do I buy the C.D.'s?!?!?!"
—Brenda, Mission

"Love every minute of it—couldn’t sit still. Awesome..."
—Bonni

"This is the third time we have seen Buddy—one a year, with Zach as the lead. Still not tired and plan to attend again next time around. We see more and learn more each time we see the play. A wonderful performance and not to be missed!"
—Sandra, Vancouver

"Absolutely wonderful. This is the second time I saw it. Enjoyed it even more this time. My husband just loved it and so did our daughter. Wonderful way to spend the afternoon. All the cast was so talented. Singing was superb"
—Pat

"ABSOLUTELY LOVED IT! EVERY ACTOR WAS AMAZING, IT WAS TRULY WONDERFUL. IT WAS BRILLIANT!"
—Dolina, Vancouver

"Really enjoyed the show. We were all surprised how good this show was. I don't know why, thought it would be a typical musical production, but we felt like we were in the audience of a real Buddy Holly concert. Loved the way the cast drew us into their performance. Zachary Stevenson truly was amazing..."
—Margaret

"I was expecting good, maybe somewhat entertaining, but WOW! "Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story" blew my mind! I took my parents, husband, and little brother to see the show this past Sunday (July 29th, 2012) as a birthday treat for my mom. Truth be told, my parents are not easily impressed so, going in, I wasn't sure what they were going to think of "Buddy" but wouldn't you know it, they're still talking about it three days later! Everything about the production was excellent. Just the right amount of story and music and the acting! Zach Stevenson who played the role of Buddy Holly was absolutely amazingly talented, right down to the mannerisms. The musicianship across the board was fantastic and spot-on. The sets were well-designed and clever (especially with the audience/backstage curtains). Going back to the story, I know we were all a little worried about how the production would handle the impending death of Buddy during the second act but that, too, was subtle and tasteful without bringing the mood of the theatre down. While I am certainly aware of the history of music in that era, my parents, both of whom grew up with Buddy Holly's music, said the production brought back a lot of fond memories. So, Vancouverites, go and see this production! It will definitely appeal to you whether you're a music fan, theatre lover, looking for a family event, or like to be entertained. Highly recommended!"
—Rebecca

"Absolutely OUTSTANDING. The most alive, entertaining, and energetic production I've seen at the Stanley. Bravo"
—Val, Vancouver

"Outstanding performance! We thoroughly enjoyed it from start to finish. Zachary is gifted and his CD's are awesome : ) "
—Cheryl

"The show was fabulous, high energy right to the end. Zachary Stevenson was amazing, a very great talent. All the cast were terrific. You wanted to jump out of your seat and start dancing. I would highly recommend this show to all"
—Donna, Vancouver

"For a Mother's day gift, we decided to treat the family to an evening out at an Arts Club play. In order for my brothers to agree to see something, they were clearly drawn to see Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story over any other options. It was incredible! The entire family loved it and are still raving about it; it was like seeing Buddy Holly in concert. Zachary Stevenson is a brilliant Buddy!"
—Sheena

"Absolutely fantastic! I had a girlfriend visiting from the US and bought tickets for us to see Buddy. We both thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and would highly recommend this play. Great evening out!"
—Kelly, Port Moody

"What a great time was had by all at this production!! The cast and the crew put their heart and soul into this play so the audience was drawn into it from the moment it began! The talent, the energy, the sets/costumes/lighting AND the music!! Where did you find Zach??? He was simply amazing!!! (and a pleasure to meet afterwards....) Thank you for this musical treat to our community and to the many out of town guests who attended last night! Yes, I will tell EVERYONE about this event!! BRAVO to you all!!!"
—Joan, South Surrey

"TOTALLY LOVED IT!!! The CAST is more than outstanding...each and every one! Thanks for the obvious hard work that went into the production. It wouldn't take much for me to buy a second or third ticket...maybe it's my AGE!"
—Janna, Bellingham, WA

"After seeing this show in Kelowna last year, my husband was so impressed that when we had an opportunity to see it in Vancouver on our way home from an Oregon vacation, we decided to take the whole family. We weren't disappointed, as it was a great show once again"
—Lori, Kelowna

"My friend and I went to the Buddy Holly story last night and had a wonderful time. Zachary Stevenson does an incredible job as Buddy Holly and is well-supported by the rest of the amazing cast. I'd highly recommend this play; in fact, I'm hoping to see it at least one more time. Great music, superb performances, a very fine evening, indeed!"
—Moira

"Who said one can't relive their past? You can come pretty close at Buddy—Zach is stellar and the rest of the is cast amazing—and the nostalgia they create speaks to the heart"
—Don, Surrey

"Being a music teacher, I'm a firm believer in the power of the arts, and music in general. Buddy is as good as it gets. The music is timeless, the story is tragic, and yet triumphant because the music lives on and has inspired so many musicians of today. Zachary nails Buddy to a tee. We saw him perform two years ago and loved it so much we brought guests on Thursday. The entire ensemble's enthusiasm and unbelievable energy were felt just as strongly this time as last. We love Buddy!"
—Teresa

"Excellent, very energetic performance on Sat Aug 3rd. Audience enthusiasm was palpable with many up dancing at the finale. My friend visiting from Toronto enjoyed it thoroughly, as did I seeing it for the second time"
—Jean

"Wonderful! I was dancing in the streets! And such a charming, gracious and modest Buddy Holly"
—Jane, Vancouver

"Absolutely amazing. I haven't stopped listening to the CDs we bought and Buddy signed. We took my mom for her 71 birthday. She was thrilled. Best production I have seen"
—Donna, Surrey, B.C.

"Some shows just get better on the second viewing...we found that to be the case with The Buddy Holly Story..so fresh, full of humour, energy , great singing dancing and acting!!"
—Bruce, Vancouver

"We had the greatest time. My spouse thoroughly enjoyed the whole show. She had no background information to relate to, however, the music & the interactiveness between audience & cast made a huge difference. I, on the other hand grew up with the music & the times when "Buddy" began his career, when he became a star & the tragic time of his death. The show provided many memories of when I was growing up. Beautiful production, hugely talented cast, would recommend the show to anyone"
—Tiny, Vernon

"Truly the best production we have ever attended. I would certainly recommend everyone to attend as it will be the best concert you and I have attended this year. Truly rated well over 15 out of 10. An unbelievably fantastic musical performance"
—Leona, New Westminster

"What a fun show!!! From start to finish, I was smiling & having a good time. The story line was fascinating & the actors/musicians were amazingly talented. I loved that the audience was included in little bits & we were invited to sing along. The encores & a personal dialogue by the star, Zachary, was especially exciting. I felt like I was at a live concert. Sooooo much fun!!!!!!"
—Teresa

"We saw a production of Buddy in London and this one was way better. Perhaps the more intimate size of the Stanley helps, but we had a foot stompin’ sing-along good time, as did everyone around us. Bravo!"
—Rick and Colette

"Nothing but raves! Outstanding production, especially for “Buddy.” My teenage years flashed before my eyes recapturing the essence of that time. Well done!!!"
—Lynne

"WOW!!! Totally terrific and totally entertaining. Energy that filled the room and was spilling out onto Granville Street. Congratulations to everyone who was involved, a feast for the eyes and for the ears. Engaging from beginning to end and well into the night"
—Daryl, Vancouver

"I saw it in May 2010, and so happy to see and hear it again! Fantastic music by your so talented band!"
—Mary-Louise

"Fabulous! Loved the energy and really reinforced my belief in just how great Buddy Holly would have been if only he had lived"
—Robert, Langley

"Wonderful entertainment! This was our third time seeing Buddy. It doesn't get better than this. Buddy is great in every way"
—Norm

"It was one of the funnest shows!"
—Momo

"Best show we've seen in a long time. Buddy was fantastic –and all the supporting cast were too. Fabulous"
—Jackie

"I don't remember when I've enjoyed a musical so much! This was an upbeat, well done production and the energy and talent were amazing. We were able to close our eyes and imagine we were listening to Buddy and the others in person. The talent throughout was a joy to see"
—Rowena, Vancouver

"Fabulous production! Zach sounded just like Buddy Holly and I would see the performance again"
—Lorraine, West Vancouver

"Incredible show, Zachary is amazing. I have seen the show 3 times now and each time is better than the one before. The performance is worthy of Broadway. I may go one more time this summer"
—Liane, Port Coquitlam

"Fantastic evening at the Stanley. To be able to go back in time and see Buddy Holly. What a blessing, what a show. My son Jason bought tickets for the family so we had balcony seats and seats right below the stage and we changed at half time. Both seating area's were great. No matter where you were you got a terrific show. Never got to see Buddy live before he died but now I have come as close as I could have. It took me back in time and that in this day and age is almost impossible to do. My wife and sons were very impressed by the way the show was presented and they thoroughly enjoyed the bar area at half time. You put on a first rate evening for my family and we will be back. Well done"
—Dean, Princeton

"My husband and I were overwhelmed by the show. Buddy has always been one of my husband's fave and he said he finally got to see him in person!!! It was "FABULOUS"…. Thank you to everyone in the play as well!"
—Gail

"It was impossible to sit still whilst this dynamite show as in progress. Excellent from beginning to end"
—Olivia

"I loved it and thought it was the best I've seen yet. Buddy was so…talented. I bought both his CDs. It was a production that made you feel really good and forget about all your cares and woes. That boy and the other members of the cast are extremely talented. I may even see it again"
—Sandra, Coquitlam

"Since much of the show is in concert format highlighting Holly's music, it's great fun. Zachary Stevenson and the rest of the cast put in solid high-energy performances. There's a ton of talent on that stage"
—Toni

"Great show and production. Standing ovation well deserved"
—Joe, Vancouver

"This was our second time seeing Buddy and we invited 3 of our old friends to join us. The show was excellent and enjoyed by all. The energy of the actors was amazing! A great production that we would recommend to everyone"
—Wayne, Delta

"The rafters rang; the building threatened to collapse; and the music lingered all night to create a most pleasurable sense of aesthetic dreaming. I will return next summer for my third attendance. I guess you could say that I like Buddy"
—Paul, Vancouver

"How does one describe the enthusiasm that is portrayed by these actors for the people they project. Amazing is an overused word but they were truly amazing. It was the second time I have seen the show and clapped, and sang and seat dance just as much if not more than the first time. Will hopefully go again. LOVED IT!!!!!!"
—Tannis

"This was my third time seeing "Buddy." Every time, I thoroughly enjoyed the cast, the songs and the vitality of the whole production. It is interesting to see the mixture of ages…. I was in my highschool years and remember the wonderful songs and this tragedy, yet I brought a 17 year old to the show this time and she enjoyed the show as much as I"
—Lee, Richmond

"Non-stop excitement! Great music! Fun for all!"
—Barbara, Vancouver

"Loved, loved, loved "Buddy"! Zachary Stevenson has an amazing voice. This high-energy performance made us smile and bounce through the entire production. During intermission, my husband commented that Act I alone was well worth the price of admission"
—Pat, Richmond

"I saw this great production in 2010 and was hoping it would return. I jumped at the chance to see it again in 2012. I am old enough to remember when Buddy Holly and the Crickets first appeared on the charts, and, from the beginning was a huge fan. I have, if not the complete works of Buddy Holly, as near as damn it, and I can say that Zachary Stevenson NAILS IT!! Two yesrs ago, I told him that in the Stanley lobby where he was selling CDs. I didn't have time to stay around yesterday, as I had a meeting to attend, but I'd be grateful if you'd pass along to him that he is still NAILING IT! As I said, I have a huge collection of Buddy Holly music and when I'd occasionally shut my eyes during the performance, it was like listening to my LP's, not only the voice, but also the guitar hooks...incredible. I guess from my comments you gathered I loved the show, lol. The rest of the cast was also great, esp. the 3-part harmonies by the ladies. Great show, thx for it"
—Tom, Vancouver

"Loved it!! Took my Dad, whose in his 70s, wish I'd also taken my teens. SO much talent in every single person, including the musicians (LOVE that saxophone)!"
—Susan, Port Coquitlam

"This was truly fabulous. There were five of us in attendance and we all raved about the show"
—Wendy, Coquitlam

"Loved it! For my 25-year-old daughter, it was a wild and crazy history lesson. For me, it was an energizing and revitalizing trip down memory lane. It was hard not to get up and dance!"
—Barbara, Vancouver

"The show was fantastic! The energy, the acting, the timing, the music—fantastic! We brought our kids age 10,12, and 14. Not only did they enjoy the production-they learned the Buddy Holly story! Well done Cast!"
—Elizabeth

"Fantastic show! My mum and I had a wonderful time"
—Angela, Vancouver

"I saw Buddy last night, July 12th, with some friends, and it was one of the best shows I have seen. Buddy/Zachary is marvelous with his high energy love of the performance. Can't think of a better show to send friends to. I bought my tickets nearly a year ago as the show was last sold-out and it was certainly worth the wait"
—Nancy, North Vancouver

"As an American who spends about half year outside the USA including 1 week of every month in Vancouver, I will take in about 25 plays per year. The theatre is very dear to me as my college minor was music, art, & theatre. During the period of time I spend in Vancouver, the Arts Club has become my venue of choice. I not only attend many of your productions, I freely recommend to others. By coincidence I was a guest last week of the Manager and the Artistic Director in Qualicum Beach at the Village Theatre. There I learned a lot about the background of Zach Stevenson whom I had first seen two years ago and his entire crew. He and his family are well-known in those parts and VERY well-respected. AMAZING!!! That's what I said then and after last evening, is what I am saying now. Also, I am saying THANK YOU. You've fed my soul"
—Eric, Mercer Island, WA

"What energy! What talent! What fun! I'm not a huge fan of 50s music, I enjoy—but I absolutely loved this show!"
—Jennifer, Surrey

"Loved this performance. The actor playing Buddy was fabulous and we really enjoyed the musicians and other singers. This show was recommended to us by friends that saw it 3 times last time it was on in Vancouver. We are recommending it to our friends as well. One of the best musicals that I have seen in a long time"
—Barbara, North Vancouver

"This was one of the best shows we have seen in a long time. It was very well done, and it was great leaving the theatre with that feel good factor. I would certainly recommend it to anyone"
—Bill, Surrey

"My wife & I really enjoyed the Buddy Holly production. The guys & gals put on a great show & it brought back a lot of memories from when we were kids. Awesome!!"
—Dan, Port Coquitlam

"Good thing I was sitting in the middle of the row…or you would have seen me dancing in the aisles. Congratulations for an excellent production"
—Beryl, Vancouver

"The energy and sense of fun from the excellent cast was absolutely contagious! I saw this show in 2010 and if anything enjoyed this year's version even more! Loved the Apollo Theatre MC! The audience was totally drawn into the show and sang and danced even when not asked to. Maybe the energy level was so high being that we saw this production the first night"
—Maureen, Port Coquitlam

"Been to lots of shows in the Stanley Alliance Stage and this is without doubt the best entertainment yet by a long shot and will take a lot of beating…. Well-done to all involved. We all had a great day and thoroughly enjoyed the show. Thanks a lot"
—Darrin, Deep Cove

"For a while it was 1958-59 again and Buddy Holly was at the top of the charts. It was a wonderful high energy production. Buddy was fantastic... are you sure it wasn't really him? Hearing Red Robinson's voice from CKWX 1130 was "electric" - it took us back to times when he ruled the Vancouver Rock & Roll scene. If you lived and grew up through this era you have to see this show!!"
—Al, North Vancouver

"I gave my partner tickets for his 50th and we enjoyed the show very much. I have passed along to friends a good review so hope they get the chance to enjoy the production as much as we did. It's seldom I know all the words to all the songs! Can't wait for the new season to begin."
—M, Surrey

"I liked the show so much that when I had visitors coming from the Philippines, I bought them tickets and Buddy was one of the highlights of their visit to Vancouver."
—Pete, Richmond

"This show was truly wonderful. We clapped, cheered, laughed and cried. What a luminous and passionate performance! Well done!"
—Ann, White Rock

"This show was fantastic. I really liked the audience interaction. It was like you were actually there at his performances. I would highly recommend this play."
—Shera, New Westminster

"We laughed! We cried! We sang! We remembered! Zachary and the whole cast were so believable and talented we were transported back to the late 1950's for a most enjoyable afternoon!"
—Sue, North Vancouver

"I remember as a teenager buying Buddy Holly EPs and being totally immersed in Buddy Holly magic! So when I saw the Buddy Holly musical playing at the Arts Club Industrial Alliance Stage ...I told all my friends and attended with my wife. I was amazed at this fast paced musical....the playing (band) and the dancing...I only wish there was more room in the balcony for me to get up and dance!
Buddy Holly and The Crickets were ahead of their time...they broke new ground in recording technology and I am glad this play brought the spirit and vitality of a young man from Lubbock, Texas to life.
Thank You Arts Club!!!"
—Barry, West Vancouver

"This was an excellent show - very entertaining and certainly a toe-tapping evening. Loved all the old songs. Have recommended it to our friends."
—Florence, West Vancouver

"I had house guests from Arizona and California. They thought the show was fantastic - really got into the energy of the show and took part whenever possible. It was a great evening for all of us and the lead of Buddy Holly was so close to the real person, it was uncanny. Thank you for a memorable evening."
—Betty, North Vancouver

"I saw it twice. I thought it was fabulous and was overwhelmed by the quality of the production and actors. My friend commented after a few songs "Maybe he isn't dead", he was so blown away with Zach's portrayal of Buddy Holly. I sang and danced in my seat the whole time. Thank you so much, each and every one of you."
—Sherry, Richmond

"This was one of the best plays I've ever seen at the Arts Club! High energy combined with great talent=a great show! Thank you!"
—Carol, Richmond

"Although I was never a real fan of Buddy Holly, I thought that this production was very well done and the audience was taken back to the 50's and felt that Buddy himself was there performing for the audience. Very talented group of performers. I've enjoyed every Arts Club production that I have seen. Keep up the good work!"
—Charlene, Coquitlam

"A wonderful show. I live in the B.C. interior and had friends over from England and took them to the Buddy Holly Story for their last night in Canada and it was a marvelous ending to their trip. This was way up there with shows they had seen in London. Cast and singing was superb and something we will never forget. Thank you"
—Geraldine

"What an amazing, amazing, show!! It was so hard to sit still then finally at the end when the cast was being introduced, that was it and I stood, clapped and danced. I loved it so much I've talked a group of girlfriends into going - can't wait and I won't hold back when I want to let loose. Thanks so much for putting on such a fabulous show. Hopefully, it won't be long before you have another run of Buddy!"
—Debbie, Surrey

"I absolutely loved the show! I went once with students from my school and enjoyed it so much that I bought tickets for myself and my three daughters. We had a fantastic time! Keep those kind of shows coming!"
—Diane, Delta

"The show was absolutely fantastic! Great value for the money, awesome music, wonderful performers. Encore!"
—Sharleen, Richmond

"I just loved this show. Zachary Stevenson nailed Buddy Holly. Great voice, moves were perfect, he could have been his twin. Big Bopper and Richie Valens were an added bonus! I highly recommend this to anyone who grow up in the 50s and 60s, this music will make you feel 16 again!"
—Norma, North Vancouver

"My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed the Buddy Holly Story. Zach did a fantastic job in portraying Buddy. The show exceeded our expectation and we would recommend it to our friends."
—Judy, Richmond

"It was the best show we have ever seen, and I saw Buddy Holly in Montreal in 1957, the problem is I can't remember the show."
—Dave, North Vancouver

"THE BEST!!..I loved every minute. Was wanting to yell out "take the bus" but resisted as I am Canadian.
I was worried it would be really sad at the end but, it was perfect and ended with that fabulous tribute to rock and roll which is Buddy's legacy!"
—Jill, Vancouver

"Show was absolutely amazing. Zachary Stevenson did an incredible job bringing Buddy Holly back to life. His voice was perfect for the part! I recommend that everyone sees this show before July 11th!"
—Cherilyn, Coquitlam

"Fantastic talent..loved it..very well done"
—Harri, West Vancouver

"The production was flawless, we had a wonderful time, the atmosphere in the theatre made us remember where we were when we listened to Buddy Holly in our youth"
—Margaret, Vancouver

"Absolutely loved the show.....everyone in our family from 20 years to almost 60 had a great time. The lead singer/actor "Buddy" was amazing.....a true star. Thank you so much!"
—Karen, Vancouver

"Zachary Stevenson did a masterful job of impersonating the look, mannerisms, musical genius and vocal characteristics of Buddy Holly. He was so believable that for those 2-l/2 hours, we felt as though we had been taken back in time. The performance was extremely well orchestrated and the rest of the cast was superb! It was thrilling to watch! Thank you Arts Club."
—Maria, Vancouver

"It's really good show. All the artists are so great."
—Yvonne, Vancouver

"We really enjoyed the show and thought the acting and music were fabulous. As a result of our satisfaction, we have recommended it to many of our friends and several have or will purchase tickets. Keep up the quality work!"
—Phil, Langley

"I recently saw this production and was just "wowed" by the music and choreography! The audience was obviously thoroughly enjoying the event with all ages singing and tapping along to the lively chorus. All the actors were fabulous, but special mention goes to 'Buddy Holly' and the 'Big Bopper' - outstanding performances!"
—Margaret, Pitt Meadows

"The first LP album I ever bought was Buddy Holly's. I think I was 14 (52 years ago! Wow!) I remember turning on the radio and hearing the announcement of the plane crash. The show was fantastic. Loved all the songs and the story that follows through that brief period of Buddy's life and career. Richie and the Big Bopper are also great in the show."
—Robert

"A great show with lots of fun and audience interaction. Excellent cast especially of course 'Buddy'. 'Richie Valens' and 'Big Bopper' were also very well played. Great music!"
—Frances, Vancouver

"Loved, loved, loved it. "Buddy" was fantastic. I am returning to see it again with my kids. Thank you."
—Maggie, Vancouver

"AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!! We enjoyed it immensely."
—Deborah, Vancouver

"Absolutely fantastic. We all loved it. The young man who played Buddy was phenomenal. The entire production was terrific. We have recommended it to everyone we know."
—Patti, Vancouver

"FABULOUS! If you closed your eyes you really thought Buddy Holly was in the room. Amazing job guys. My daughter was in the back row whooping, hollering, clapping and cheering throughout - she LOVED it."
—Roni

"What an up-lifting experience it was, seeing Buddy Holly at the Stanley. It was heartening to know that this much talent exists and is working in our midst."
—Gena, Vancouver

"Absolutely, thoroughly, positively enjoyed the show. The singing, the dancing, the gyrating that was going on....and that was just ME in the aisle! The crew on stage were pretty good too! A special treat, unexpected by moi, was the performance by 'Ritchie Valens' doing La Bamba....brought down the house. Well done!"
—Patricia, Vancouver

"Excellent! This was the second time we have seen this production and it was amazing. Keep up the good work of bringing first class theatre to Vancouver. Congratulations to the cast and production team."
—John, Delta

"We enjoyed the show immensely, the performers were superbly cast and very authentic. A most enjoyable evening, one we could watch over and over. The same sentiments were felt by my UK family who were visiting at the time."
—Sandy, Surrey

"A tremendously entertaining show. It seemed the cast had as much fun as the audience did. Absolutely recommend it!"
—Bernice, Qualicum

"It was incredible - a very clever mix of watching a play, being at a music performance and participating in the production.
We were thrilled to be there. All the cast were outstanding and I can't think of superlatives enough for the young man Zachary Stevenson. What energy !!"
—Elizabeth, Surrey

"We had a WONDERFUL time. Great music, terrific cast, awesome production!!!!! 10 out of 10!!!!!!"
—Eva, Surrey

"We thought it was excellent in every way. Very entertaining!"
—Clair, West Vancouver

"The show was phenomenal. I wished that there was a dance floor instead of assigned seating because I would have danced all night long. I felt that I was watching Buddy live. I fell in love with his music all over again. He was truly a musical genius."
—Marcy, Vancouver

"This was one of the most "feel good" plays I have ever been to. The talent was unbelievable. My husband (not a "theatre guy") was blown away by the lead guitarist. I cannot single out one actor as they were all great, in my view. Loved the brass as well. I haven't been to the theatre in a while. This definitely revived my interest!"
—Janet, North Vancouver

"An on-your-feet Rock N' Roll party!
Zachary Stevenson brings a legend to life!
Best musical stage show I have seen in a long time.
A must see event!!"
—Bill, Richmond

"It's like an experience in time travel! The real Buddy. The real Crickets. The real, raw feeling of rock n roll in that era. Zachary Stevenson’s portrayal of Buddy is outstanding."
—Debbie, Qualicum Beach

"The four of us, all of an age that we remember the fifties, enjoyed the show immensely. The show was full of energy and finished with the whole audience on our feet singing. If you like Buddy Holly's music you will absolutely love this show."
—Frederick, North Vancouver

"Loved it, is a great story and as it is true, has all of the elements that take you from being sad, to imagining what it was like in those days of early rock and roll, to fun, to outrageous having fun just as though you were there type fun!"
—Barb, Vancouver

"Terrific! The story was so well done; the cast is so talented and energetic! This is one of the best shows I have seen!
Having Red Robinson as the DJ who announces Buddy's death was brilliant!"
—Joann, Surrey

"I recently saw the play, "Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story". This play is incredible. I feel as though I've seen a real Buddy Holly concert, along with Richie Valens and the Big Bopper! From the storyline to the music, it was great, and I'd recommend this to anybody interested in being brought back to the good old days. So much talent."
—Kelly, Vancouver

"Some music just NEVER dies. Exceptional performance, that even my children enjoyed."
—Lenka, North Vancouver

"Buddy lives on! Zachary IS Buddy Holly. Sheer entertainment from beginning to end. Do not deprive yourself of this experience."
—Bob, Chilliwack

"My daughter and I enjoyed the show. It was fantastic! So glad we went and we are telling everyone!!!"
—Marilynn, Vancouver

"GREAT!!! I have been giving it the high five at work today!"
—Betty, Lye

"Awesome! I totally recommend it. I bought the tickets for my mom's birthday but I had just as much fun!"
—Jen, Vancouver

"Faaantastic! Performers were awesome and Zachary Stevenson, I swear, channels Buddy Holly. It was like actually being at the Clear Lake Concert.
Great to see all the oldsters (moi included) up shakin' it at the finale."
—Percy, Summerland

"An excellent production. Great entertainment and superbly performed. Keep up the good work."
—Dayan

"An awesome walk back in time. Very nostalgic. An excellent production!"
—Patricia, Vancouver

"Outstanding entertainment! What a talented group of actors! We are very fortunate to have high caliber performances such as this in Vancouver"
—Dina, Vancouver

"The show was fabulous. The music and the acting was wonderful and we thoroughly enjoyed the show. It was like having a concert and a play for the price of one."
—Wendy, Abbotsford

"The cast and production were excellent. The actor playing Buddy was superb and both he and the actor who played The Big Bopper were notable for the energy and enthusiasm they both put into their roles. I will likely see this performance again."
—Dennis, Abbotsford

"I took my 10 yr old son for his first taste of live theatre - even he was enthralled for the entire show! Music was incredible and actors were as close to the real thing as was ever possible! But the highlight was the end of the show watching everyone up and dancing to the music."
—Judith, North Vancouver

"One of the best shows to date. The cast were phenomenal and of course the music brought back wonderful memories of our youth. Very clever the stage setting and a pleasant way to deal with the scene of the passing of Buddy. Thanks for the wonderful entertainment."
—Roberta, Delta

"Absolutely fantastic. It made us forget that this wasn't an original Buddy Holly concert. Loved every moment."
—Pamela, Surrey

"Great show. Very enjoyable. Zachary Stevenson is excellent as Buddy. Already recommended show to friend and they're going. We might even go again."
—Monty, Langley

"Absolutely awesome! What talented performers. The lead sounded just like the real Buddy Holly - not easy to achieve! We've already recommended the show to friends."
—Sharri, Coquitlam

"An outstanding production full of incredible vitality and great music. Almost our whole family attended, and all nine of us, ranging in age from 18 to 80, thought it was wonderful."
—Elizabeth, Surrey

"Talented and energetic cast, fabulous music and so much fun singing along to those memorable Buddy Holly hits - a wonderful production! I'm telling all my friends not to miss it...."
—Norma, Gibsons

"What a fabulous production! My husband and I were transported back to the late 1950's and thoroughly enjoyed the Buddy Holly story as well as every song sung!!"
—Wendy, Port Moody

"Great musical, and the only one that my husband has ever enjoyed!!! We were bouncing in our seats."
—Catherine, Maple Ridge

"It was FABULOUS. We may try to see it again."
—Sarah, Burnaby

"BEST SHOW OF THE SEASON! High energy, a play and concert combined. Totally thought it was Buddy himself."
—Marsha, Coquitlam

"Wow! what a show. You've really outdone yourself. The cast is simply superb."
—Patricia, Vancouver

"What a fantastic show!! A full week later, I'm still thinking about it every day. Definitely the highlight of the season for us. A "must see!"
Diane, Vancouver

"I loved the show. It was filled with energy which transmitted to the audience. I couldn't keep still in my seat."
Kathy, Vancouver

"I bought tickets for a family outing; it was a huge success! The parents truly enjoyed it and the kids (early twenties) were smiling, clapping and singing along during the audience participation numbers. The cast was fantastic. A really fun couple of hours!"
—Kelly, West Vancouver

"What a fab way to spend a rainy Sat, afternoon!!"
—Sharon, Surrey

"This was a fantastic show and I enjoyed every single minute of it! I felt as if I had been transported back in time."
—Margaret, North Vancouver

"Awesome, it was like being at the his final performance!!Amazing performances by all of the cast!"
—Shireen, Coquitlam

"Fantastic show! Great theatre! Pleasant helpful staff! What more could you want? I would recommend this show to anyone."
—John, Snow Road, Ontario

"Great show - we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves, felt like we were part of the play. Excellent actors and characters. Lots of laughs and, surprisingly a couple of tears. I've already told my friends and recommended that they see it. Looking forward to your next production."
—May, Langley

"I was not sure what to expect as Buddy Holly is not from my era, wasn't born until late 60's. But I can say that this show was seriously electric and have been recommending it to everyone I speak to. Bravo, Bravo..."
—Elizabeth, Vancouver

"Fantastic!!! As part of that generation it was great to see it even though the loss of Buddy Holly, the Big Bopper and Richie Valens was truly devastating at the time and still is! Zachary Stevenson did a truly wonderful job and looks so much like Buddy it was eerie! I would recommend this play to anyone...young or old! Thanks for the walk down memory lane!!!"
—Janis, Port Moody

"Have you got an hour? ! It was one on the best things I have seen in a LONG time-in any genre of performances.....LOVED it! I can't wait to see it again and I most certainly have been spreading the word..! The performances were genuine, the music accurate and joyful and the story was very well interpreted. I loved the audience participation! I wanted to get up and boogie throughout most of it--anyway, thank-you SO MUCH!"
—Margot, Vancouver

"OMG it was AMAZING...LOVED IT!!"
—Catherine, Delta

"Saw the show with three generations. My mom, myself, and my son. All of us thoroughly enjoyed ourselves, and would recommend to anyone who loved the 50s."
—Carolyn

"BEST MUSICAL PLAY I HAVE EVER SEEN!!!!!!"
—Amanda, Delta

"Oh Boy! Was I blown away! Zachary Stevenson delivers perfection as Buddy! The entire cast made it an exceptional production. It was hilarious and dramatic at the same time. A MUST SEE! Have told everyone I know!!"
—Carrie, New Westminster

"I have been to many big Las Vegas shows and I must say Buddy compares quite favourably to the best I've seen! Wonderful show!"
—Derek, Langley

"Outstanding!!! Bravo!!! Loved every minute! Thank you!"
—Anonymous

"The show was better than I could have imagined. I have already told anyone that would listen to me, that they have to go and see it."
—Anne

"What a great day! The music was toe-tapping and everyone wanted to sing along. The electricity was in the air. We all walked away feeling like we wanted to dance down the street."
—Iris

"Great music, lots of energy and good acting! I give the Buddy Holly Story *****. We had a ball!"
—Lorna, Surrey

"Great show, singing was fabulous. Buddy the actor was fantastic."
—Kathy, West Vancouver

"We have attended many wonderful performances over the years, but we've never had as much fun at a performance, nor seen such a wildly enthusiastic audience, as we did at Buddy."
—David, North Vancouver

"This play is a 10/10! I loved it and plan to see it again. I never see plays a second time, but Buddy was so terrific that I am purchasing 2 more seats for next week. Best play I've seen for a long time."
—Teri, North Vancouver

"The performance and talent were exceptional. I enjoyed myself so much. The calibre of the cast members pulled me along with the complete audience into a memory keeping evening. Thank you so much. It is a privilege to know the cast and to be entertained by them. Continuing to recommend it to others."
—Gloria, Vancouver

"Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story is without a doubt one of the best live performances that we have seen in our 60+ years of attending live theatre in Vancouver. We hope that we can go again and we have never done that before. It is fantastic!"
—Linda, Burnaby

"That is one of the best theatre productions we have ever seen and we are telling everyone not to miss it. I'm sure it will be standing-room only as soon as word gets around. You are not getting older, you are getting better. One would have to be dead not to have loved every minute of Buddy. Thank you so very much for providing such first class entertainment."
—June

"I just wanted to say that we absolutely loved the performance. Everyone was fantastic. The only problem is that we can't stop humming the tunes...!"
—Michelle, West Vancouver

"What a great night out! Buddy was a lot of fun and great music. We left the theatre with grins on our faces and humming the music. Zachary and all the players were well chosen and gave a wonderful performance. We will be back!"
—Terry, Coquitlam

"The cast outdid themselves......I really felt like Buddy Holly was on stage.......Great musicians one and all! We'll definitely spread the word.......Congratulations on a winning performance!"
—Gail, Langley

"I am 63. Missed Buddy Holly somehow growing up in small town Ontario. Great to be educated to the innocence. Bought a Buddy Holly CD and have been playing the songs over and over. Will send the CD to my grandaughter as an historical musical pillar. The musicians were great. As close as one could get to real. I think Zach sounds better than Buddy Holly."
—Anonymous

"Absolutely fabulous! The energy from the performers was remarkable!"
—Christine, Prince George

"I thoroughly enjoyed this show. The lead star was excellent and the supporting cast equally as good. I thoroughly recommend it and have done so to friends and family. Thank you for a great evening."
—Audrey, Vancouver

"We recently attended a matinee performance of Buddy and were thoroughly impressed with the whole production. Zachary Stevenson steals the show as Buddy but his supporting cast (with many doing double duty) are also to be commended for their quality performances. The staging was exceptional, especially the clever dual settings at the Apollo Theatre. Authentic 50s costuming added important detail. But the best, the very best, was the music, played to perfection by an outstanding group of musicians. What fun! Congratulations! Rave on!"
—Gayle, Surrey

"Fantastic. The acting was terrific, the music fun and brought back happy memories. I have been recommending it to my family and friends. Thank you for another great production."
—Judith, Vancouver

"We can only use superlatives to describe our delight with this awesome performance in all respects!!"
—Eleanor, New Westminster
"One of the best local productions I've ever seen. A fun time. I highly recommend it."
—Madeleine

"Truly one of the best live presentations I have experienced. I highly recommend the performance!"
—Greg, Delta

"We were a group of 5 {2 ex Pat Brits} and we all thoroughly enjoyed the production. We all said we could watch it again and again. It was a most enjoyable show, fabulous cast, wonderful music which brought back memories of long ago and had us singing, dancing and clapping in our seats. We visited London many times during its run there but it was impossible to obtain tickets on the dates we were available so there was no way we were going to miss it's stop in Vancouver. Thank you Arts Club for bringing it here! And oh yes, we have told everybody we meet to go see the show."
—Leonore, Richmond

"You have a winner here. We all (3 passport holders) enjoyed this production...it was rockin'! We thought "Buddy", "The Big Bopper" and "Valens" did a bang up job of these classics, and had no hesitation in giving a standing ovation for the cast and music! We will be returning. And we have already reccomended this play to several people."
—Myda

"THIS SHOW WAS FANTASTIC!!!!!! I thoroughly enjoyed EVERY minute. Unbelievable talent and FLAWLESSLY acted and sung. I did not want it to end."
—Lois Elaine, Gibsons

"WHAT A GREAT SHOW!!! So nice to see everyone with such a smile on their face after the show. Had a great time. Loved every minute of it!!!!!"
—Willem, Kamloops

"Surely that was the REAL Buddy Holly and not an actor! ;-)"
—Carrie, Vancouver

"We want to see it again. How is that for a review? One of your best ever productions."
—Leonard & Raili, Coquitlam

"A great high energy musical! The lead was perfect - you thought he was Buddy Holly, not an actor playing him. The actors portraying the Big Bopper and Richie Valens brought incredible energy and musicality to their roles too. You couldn't help but clap and sing along with song after song. Outstanding!"
—Jeff, Surrey

"Loved it, loved it, loved it! We had SUCH a good time! Our 34 year son who, up to this point had not enjoyed live theatre, gave it an enthusiastic thumbs up. Our group was not alone in its opinion - even the women in the queue for the washroom at intermission were smiling, chatting, and obviously having a good time as well. That's 'gotta' tell you something."
—Ronajoy, Delta

"My friend and I loved Buddy and in fact I am going again next weekend with my sister. The songs brought back so many memories and I can't help wondering what happened to our old 45s. The performers were incredible and it was impossible not to move to the beat. Well worth the money."
—Lesley, Vancouver

"Great tunes. Great performers. Great night of entertainment. Thank you, Arts Club, for your wonderful musicals!"
—Nevin, Vancouver

"This show far exceeded my expectations. It was an incredible show with a top-notch cast. It was all I could do to (mostly) stay in my seat and not join the dancers on stage. Oh to be a backup singer for Buddy! :)"
—Corina, Abbotsford

"Loved, loved, loved it. Could have listened to "Buddy" sing much longer."
—Debbie, White Rock

"Wow... what an entertaining show. The cast was great and the singing was amazing. I would definitely recommend this show to anyone who loves 50's music."
—Jacklyne, Port Moody

"A fun energetic musical production!"
—Wayne

"Buddy was the best show I've seen in years!!! I am going back & taking my grandsons (10 & 12) because I know they'll love it & learn what real rock and roll is!!!"
—Wendy, White Rock

"Buddy was fantastic fun for all ages. I loved it (49 years young) my son loved it (11 years old). Zachary Stevenson's performance is nothing short of phenomenal. Thanks to the Arts Club for bringing great musicals to Vancouver."
—Marian, Vancouver

"I loved it. It was lively and full of fun music."
—Russel, Vancouver

"Buddy took me back to high school days in Vancouver when life was much simpler. The show was full of memories of high school parties and jukeboxes. Buddy captured the essence of rock and roll. What a wonderful production!"
—Kingsley, Surrey

"This was one of the best musicals I have seen in a long time - I had five guests with me and we all enjoyed it immensely. I may even come back to see it again."
—Beverley, Gibsons

"Enjoyed the show and thought it was good value for the modest price of the tickets."
—Susan, Abbotsford

"Awesome production; lively and well-deserving of the standing ovation it got! Best musical we have seen in years."
—Sarika, Richmond

"Great show. Loved every minute of it."
—John, Surrey

"We thought this was an excellent show. It was almost as if Buddy Holly were still alive and working. The music was great, the atmosphere in the theatre was electric and we heard several interesting comments made by others during the intermission. In fact we have enjoyed our first full season at the theatre. The plays and musicals chosen are high quality as are the various performances. Thanks for the entertainment."
—Johanna & Derek, New Westminster

"A wonderful performance by all. The music was great, got you dancing in your seat!!!"
—Leslie, Port Moody

"Absolutely fantastic - high energy and fun all the way. 'Buddy' was incredible!"
—Amrita, North Vancouver

"This production was absolutely fantastic. I saw Buddy Holly live in concert when I was 16 and this took me right back. It was like I was watching the real thing all over again. They are great!"
—Janet, Pitt Meadows

"Fantastic show! My hands were clapping and feet bopping the entire time - a must see for the whole family!"
—Amanda, Vancouver

"We saw the show Buddy on Sunday with our four granddaughters, and loved it. It was so much fun that we bought tickets for our son and his wife for this Sundays show."
—Cathy, Surrey

"The acting and music in this play was excellent! The small, talented cast made the production fun from beginning to end. Buddy was so convincing and really brought the music to life. Top rate!"
—Jamie, Vancouver

Behind The Scenes

Buddy Redux!

Fabulous ‘50s Fashion

Zachary Stevenson (Buddy) interviewed by Red Robinson

The Day The Music Died

Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story photo shoot

Buddy Holly Live!

Maria Elena Holly

A Walk Down Memory Lane

Rock ‘n’ Roll Glamourama with the original hipster

Oh Boy! Hits of yesterday are still hits today!

Artistic team

By Alan Janes
Starring Zachary Stevenson with Michael Antonakas, Mat Baker, Jeff Bryant, Mark Burgess, Scott Carmichael, Marlene Ginader, Jeremy Holmes, Elena Juatco, Kieran Martin Murphy, Tom Pickett, Sibel Thrasher, Alec Willows, Seana-Lee Wood
Director Bill Millerd
Musical Director Sasha Niechoda
Choreographer Valerie Easton
Musicians Henry Christian, Tom Colclough, Neil Nicholson
Set Designer Ted Roberts
Costume Designer Rebekka Sorensen
Lighting Designer Marsha Sibthorpe
Sound Designer Chris Daniels
Stage Manager Caryn Fehr
Assistant Stage Manager Ronaye Haynes
Apprentice Stage Manager Denay Amaral

Downloads

Bill's Notes for BUDDY: THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY

House Programme