One of the world's most loved rock and roll musicals is heading to Rotorua for a show certain get locals' toes tapping.
Buddy - The Buddy Holly Story is coming to Rotorua's Sir Howard Morrison Performing Arts Centre on April 3, as part of 21-venue New Zealand tour.
Experience the drama, passion and excitement as an international cast of talented actors and musicians tell American rock and roll pioneer Buddy Holly's story.
The musical extravaganza tracks his life story from his rise to fame, to his final legendary performance at the Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake, Iowa, before his death in a plane crash at 22.
In 18 months, Texas-born Holly, whose real name was Charles Hardin Holley, revolutionised the face of contemporary music. He ultimately influenced a range of performers from the Beatles to Bruce Springsteen.