# Event Details

- **Event Name**: The Buddy Holly Story
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 23 Jan, 2026 at 07:30 pm – Fri, 23 Jan, 2026 at 09:30 pm
- **Event Description**: THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY
https://web.ovationtix.com/trs/pr/1258733

January 23, 2026 & January 25, 2026

The 1978 Oscar-Nominated Film Starring Gary Busey, Don Stroud & Charles Martin Smith

The story of the life and career of the early rock and roll singer, from his meteoric rise to stardom, to his marriage and untimely death.

Many of the actors did their own singing and played their own instruments live during the filming of the production numbers. This included the film’s main players Gary Busey, Don Stroud and Charles Martin Smith.

Paul McCartney, who is a huge fan of Buddy Holly, used to hold an annual “Buddy Holly Birthday Party” in New York, and would always showcase this film during the party. The Beatles were named in tribute to The Crickets, the band Holly performed with. McCartney bought the copyrights to Holly’s published songs in 1977.

Universal Studios tried three times to obtain film rights to Buddy Holly’s life. The studio even commissioned a screenplay and submitted it to Holly’s widow, Maria Elena Holly, who turned it down. 20th Century-Fox actually completed two weeks of filming, even though they also had failed to acquire film rights. They halted production and wrote off the experience as a loss. Maria Elena felt Buddy would be more accurately captured by a smaller, independent, company which had much to gain or lose by doing justice to the project.

The Buddy Holly Story (1978 Film)

Friday, January 23, 7:30PM
Sunday, January 25, 2:00PM
1978 | PG | 1Hr 54Min

$5 General Admission: $4 Seniors 65+

https://web.ovationtix.com/trs/pr/1258733
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/zelienople/the-buddy-holly-story/200029354535623
- **Event Categories**: entertainment, music, parties, art, theatre, sports
- **Interested Audience**: 
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## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Zelienople
- **state**: PA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 119 N Main St, Zelienople, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 16063
- **lat**: 40.79623
- **long**: -80.13728
- **full address**: 119 N Main St, Zelienople, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 16063

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is The Buddy Holly Story being held?
  - **A:** The Buddy Holly Story takes place on Fri, 23 Jan, 2026 at 07:30 pm to Fri, 23 Jan, 2026 at 09:30 pm at 119 N Main St, Zelienople, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 16063.
- **Q**: Who is organizing The Buddy Holly Story?
  - **A:** The Buddy Holly Story is organized by The Strand Theater.
- **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at The Strand Theater's events?
  - **A:** The Strand Theater has 107+ followers on AllEvents, reflecting a trusted and active community of event-goers who follow their events. The Strand Theater has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** The Buddy Holly Story is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Zelienople, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If The Buddy Holly Story sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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