Forever Plaid

When four young singers are killed in a car crash, they posthumously take the stage for one final gig in this goofy, 1950s nostalgia trip.

Written and Originally Directed and Choreographed by Stuart Ross, Musical Continuity Supervision and Arrangements by James Raitt

“FOREVER PLAID” is one of the most popular and successful musicals in recent memory. This deliciously goofy revue centers on four young, eager male singers killed in a car crash in the 1950’s on the way to their first big concert, and now miraculously revived for the posthumous chance to fulfill their dreams and perform the show that never was.


Director/Choreography by: Todd Aragon and Musical Direction by: Cary Litchford

Once upon a time, there were four guys (Sparky, Smudge, Jinx and Frankie) who discovered that they shared a love for music and then got together to become their idols – The Four Freshman, The Hi-Lo's and The Crew Cuts. Rehearsing in the basement of Smudge's family's plumbing supply company, they became "Forever Plaid".

On the way to their first big gig, the "Plaids" are broadsided by a school bus and killed instantly. It is at the moment when their careers and lives end that the story of Forever Plaid begins....

TICKETS available online at www.dmtonline.org, by phone at 510-881-6777 or at the DMT box office located at 22311 N. Third Street, Hayward Ca 94546 Box office hours are Tuesday thru Friday, 1:00-5:00pm and one hour prior to showtime. There are no additional fees for phone orders or if purchased in person at the box office- online orders will result in a small processing fee.

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Show will run Saturdays and Sundays, May 6th through May 21st, 2017 at the Douglas Morrisson Theatre in Hayward, CA

Featuring the smash hits from yesteryear:

  • Three Coins In The Fountain
  • Moments To Remember
  • Perfidia
  • Cry
  • Sixteen Tons
  • Chain Gang
  • Catch A Falling Star
  • Matilda
  • Heart And Soul
  • Lady Of Spain
  • Love Is A Many Splendored Thing

Artistic Staff and Cast.

  • Producer: Kathleen Breedveld
  • Director: Todd Aragon
  • Musical Director: Cary Litchford
  • Sparky: Jordan Smith
  • Smudge: Matthew Kelly
  • Jinx: Jesse Garcia
  • Frankie (Francis) Ron Houk

Cast Photos - “Photos by: (Jess Hutchins).”


Jordan Smith ( Sparky), Matthew Kelly ( Smudge), Ron Houk ( Francis), Jesse Garcia (Jinx)


Jordan Smith ( Sparky), Matthew Kelly ( Smudge), Ron Houk ( Francis), Jesse Garcia (Jinx)


Jordan Smith ( Sparky), Matthew Kelly ( Smudge), Ron Houk ( Francis), Glen Riggs (Jinx) on May 13th and 14th


Jordan Smith ( Sparky), Matthew Kelly ( Smudge), Ron Houk ( Francis), Glen Riggs (Jinx) on May 13th and 14th


Matthew Kelly ( Smudge)


Jordan Smith ( Sparky)


Jesse Garcia (Jinx)


Glen Riggs (Jinx) on May 13th and 14th


Ron Houk ( Francis)