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A Tale of Love, Game and Chance... Poker is ubiquitous... It's mainstream and in its heyday! And now, thanks to the brainchild of Charlotte Observer Travel Columnist and Author Extraordinaire, Mark Richard Vanek-- there's Poker The Musical! Vanek with his distinct creative vision- affords the viewer an unabashed and unwavering glimpse into a young couple's longing for poker superstardom. Sensuous and simmering with raw emotion, Poker The Musical is certain to trigger the complete range of human emotions. It is an enduring love story of how a broken young couple strives to overcome adversity and break free from the mundane. In a Life More Out of Control than Thought... Johnny Rook, a young and loyal husband pines to 'hit the big time' in the world of tournament poker. However, Johnny and his ne'er-do-well cohort-- The Gapper-- stumble upon the most direct route to wealth, riches and happiness... hosting their own home game. When Adversity Strikes... Marie Esposito, a burgeoning poker star in her own right-- sets her sights on conquering Las Vegas, Nevada! There's only one hitch... Somewhere along the way-- on her fast track to fame and fortune-- Marie slips off the rails, and falls head over heels for International poker sensation, Rijk Mortensen. Will having been given a Platinum Pass to the big tournament pay off grand results- for Marie? Or, quite possibly snuff out her pie in the sky dreams of poker immortality? If Las Vegas truly is the city of second chances... Well then, Marie is there to stake her claim! After all, poker does favor the bold! The Rat Pack and Days Gone By... Also, in kudos to the unparalleled Las Vegas entertainment scene- Poker The Musical is loaded with show-stopping tunes! Interwoven throughout the musical are ten original songs, forged from an uncompromising modern style. Think curved shoulders, finger snaps and toes tapping... Accompanied of course, with an upbeat Jazz appeal! From the heart wrenching Smalltime Player to the stand up and stomp Chip and a Chair these original melodies are sure to be stuck in our heads forever. And don't forget... This extravaganza is chock full of cameo appearances made from all your favorite poker pros of our day! There's never been more of a sure thing than... Poker The Musical! Celebrate all things poker!! Editor's Note: This Musical is presented in its original Script Formatting.

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