Always... Patsy

Based on a True Story
Conceived and Written by
Ted Swindley

We closed our smash hit touring production, Always... Patsy Cline, with one final show in Deadwood, SD, on April 28, 2007. We want to thank everyone who came to our final shows in Sioux Falls and Deadwood. You gave us a wonderful send-off and we so appreciate your support and tender words!

The Sioux Falls Argus Leader called Kaija Bonde's portrayal of Patsy as "an uncanny, spine-tingling and named the show the Best Musical of the year, and Kaija as Best Actress! They further wrote, "This show easily counts as one of the best onstage in the region." Don Hall of the Aberdeen American News called the show, "Beautiful… a memorable ride. Don't miss it."

Click here to read a recent Argus Leader story about closing the show.

Click here to hear a recent SD Public Radio story.

"Always...Patsy Cline" is the true story of one woman's introduction to Patsy Cline's music and subsequent introduction to Patsy herself. Patsy Cline has been called "country music's greatest female singer" and this award winning musical tells of a friendship that developed between the superstar and a Texas housewife named Louise Seger. It is a heart-warming and funny foot-stomp through the music and memories of two very special women.

We put together an outstanding cast for this show. Kaija Bonde was in the role of Patsy. She is a familiar face (and voice) to regional audiences, having appeared in numerous productions including Evita, Into the Woods, City of Angels, Pump Boys an Dinettes, A... My Name is Still Alice, The Sound of Music, Nunsense, and many more. She has a passion for the music of the late star.

Jill Johnson played Louise Seger. She is a seasoned actress whose credits include Lolita in Tony and Tina’s Wedding, Dr. Gorgeous in Sisters Rossensweig and roles in Evita, Little Shop of Horrors, and A Chorus Line.

Brian Bonde produced, directed, and provided technical support for the show. Boyd Bristow, probably best known for his recent work with Acoustic Christmas and East of Westreville (He also was Red Willow and Blueberry Buckle), was our musical director. The Poker Alice Band is a six-piece country swing band that captures the style perfectly. Kevin Brick was our technical director. Find out more about the cast by clicking here.

Music clearances secured and used by permission. Songs subject to change at anytime. Licensed by the family and estate of Patsy Cline. All rights reserved. Ted Swindley, author; Joan Kovats, author’s representative; Melanie Clark, business management; Vicki Masters, original music director; August Erksmoen, band & vocal orchestrations; Clair Burrill, author’s legal counsel. For licensing information on Always… Patsy Cline and all Ted Swindley shows, visit www.tedswindleyproductions.com or contact Joan Kovats, 203-978-0102 or joan@kovatscompany.com. For merchandise, please visit www.alwayspatsycline.net. Original Nashville cast recording available on MCA CD‘s.

Yes, there was a "real" Louise

Click here to visit our feature on the "real" Louise Seger, whose story was told in the play Always... Patsy Cline. We are sad to announce Louise passed away in 2004.

The South Dakota Arts Council
Support is provided with funds from
the State of South Dakota, through the Department of
Tourism and State Development, and the National Endowment for the Arts

This production is dedicated to the loving memory of our dear friend
Susan Schafer Winklepleck.
We know Heaven is a better place since she arrived.
After all… He only takes the best!

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