Boscov's Berks Jazz Fest, Shoestring Productions and Building 24 in Wyomissing are collaborating to give fans a taste of Broadway during the fest.

The three organizations are pleased to present "Side Man," a play by Warren Leight.

Five performances are scheduled, which will include the Ken Blekicki Quintet performing before the show, at Building 24 in Wyomissing.

Tickets are $25 and are available at CD Exchange, 360 E. Wyomissing Avenue, Mohnton, Pa.

Call 610-777-2310 to order tickets by phone; stop by the CD Exchange during regular business hours Tuesday through Saturday; or order online below.

Friday, March 16
     5 p.m.: Doors
     6 p.m.: Ken Blekicki Quartet
     7 p.m.: Side Man performance
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Saturday, March 17
     5 p.m.: Doors
     6 p.m.: Ken Blekicki Quartet
     7 p.m.: Side Man performance
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Sunday, March 18
     1 p.m.: Doors
     2 p.m.: Ken Blekicki Quartet
     3 p.m.: Side Man performance
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Friday, March 23
     5 p.m.: Doors
     6 p.m.: Ken Blekicki Quartet
     7 p.m.: Side Man performance
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Sunday, March 25
     1 p.m.: Doors
     2 p.m.: Ken Blekicki Quartet
     3 p.m.: Side Man performance
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"Side Man" is an emotional memory play about the upheaval in the family of a jazz musician.

The narrator of this cinematic play is Clifford Glimmer, the only son of Gene, a talented but self-absorbed jazz trumpeter, and his alcoholic wife, Terry.

Clifford describes the tumultuous relationship his parents shared and the haphazard career journey Gene followed over the course of three decades. Dedicated more to his music than his family, Gene refuses to accept a regular job to support his family, and their home life gradually unravels, with Clifford eventually assuming the role of breadwinner his father has forsaken and offering his mother the emotional support Gene cannot.

"Side Man" features Dallas Mugno as Clifford, Richard Bradbury as Gene, and Tama McConnell as Terry. The rest of the ensemble cast is Michael Harbach; Daniel Smith; and Kathy Newville.

"Side Man" is directed by Kirk Lawrence. Ken Blekicki is music consultant.

Building 24 is located at 1115 Bern Road, Wyomissing, next to The Works. The production is rated PG-13; with strong language and adult situations.