Andrew Bain Brings LANZA to the Bridewell
By: BWW News Desk Jul. 27, 2017
LANZA charts the life of sensational 1950's singer and movie star, Mario Lanza. More than a tribute show, he comes alive to set the record straight, weaving together personal reminiscence and song. In a hospital room in Rome, inspired by a scratchy Caruso record, Lanza's life flashes before him. He is tended by his nurse; who comes to embody all the women in his life. The drama examines the nature of fame and asks why a man, who seemingly has the world at his feet, spirals out of control.
LANZA punctuates the compelling drama of his life with the music which made him famous. The operatic hits and lighter classics include, 'E Lucevan le Stelle', 'Granada', 'You'll never walk alone' and Mario Lanza's most famous song, 'Be my Love'.
Check out a video trailer here.
Andrew Bain
Andrew is a singer and actor with experience in a broad range of genres. He originally studied Dentistry at Bristol University and continues to practice dentistry in London. He has worked for a many UK Opera companies some roles include, Cavaradossi in Tosca, Lensky in Eugene Onegin, Don Jose in Carmen, Ferrando in Cosi Fan Tutte, The Duke of Mantua in Rigoletto, Tamino in The Magic Flute and Eisentstein in Die Fledermaus.
In the world of music theatre he has played the role of Tony in West Side Story, Lancelot in Camelot, Courfeyrac in Les Miserables, Boone in Whistle Down the Wind, Beast in Beauty and the Beast and numerous other musicals in West End, UK/International tours and regional theatre. He has also performed in a number of plays on the London fringe. His extensive concert work includes performances at St Petersburg Philharmonic Concert Hall and Royal Palace, Oslo. Andrew signed a recording contract in 2008 with SonyBMG and was marketed as the 'Singing Dentist', and recording an album of operatic versions of pop songs. For more information on Andrew visit www.andrew-bain.com.
Dates: 2nd and 5th August 2017 at 7.30pm
Venue: Bridewell Theatre,14 Bride Lane, Fleet Street, London EC4Y 8EQ
Tickets: £15
Booking: www.opera-in-the-city.com/lanza
Twitter: @andrewbain @LanzaThePlay
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