Richard Skipper to Celebrate 'THE SONGS OF WORLD WAR II' at the Beechman

Russ Woolley presents "Richard Skipper Celebrates ... The Songs of World War II (in honor of Armed Forces Day)" on Saturday, May 20th, 2017 in a 1pm BRUNCH SHOW* (90 minutes) at The Laurie Beechman Theatre. Doors open at 12:15PM.

The sounds of the big bands ... Miller, Dorsey, Goodman and others kept those in service to their country entertained and gave them a connection to home. Harry James and Kitty Kallen let those overseas know that those at home indeed were keenly aware that "It's Been a Long, Long Time". In England Dame Vera Lynn let the Allies know that soon there would indeed again be be Blue Birds Over "The White Cliffs of Dover". USO shows gave cheer through music to the many men and women in the armed services. ...Come join Richard Skipper as he celebrates those times, those musicians, those entertainers, those lyricist/composers, those songs that spread the word that soon again a nightingale would be singing in Berkeley Square! ... It's also Russ Woolley's birthday! .... Join an afternoon of nostalgia and fine performance as Richard Skipper, for this latest show in this ongoing series, will be joined by Diane Findlay, Sue Matsuki, KT Sullivan and a very special celebrity Mystery Guest! Musical Direction Michael Lavine - Jeff Carney on bass and Don Kelly on percussion.

Previous Mystery Guests have included Melba Moore, Anita Gillette, Hilary Kole, Stacy Sullivan, Jana Robbins and Seth Sikes.

Richard Skipper knows everyone in Cabaret and almost EVERYONE in show business! and ... almost everything about them, making him the perfect host for this ongoing Classic Variety/Talk Show format .. a tour- de-force cabaret show where top names in musical entertainment meet to talk and perform, filled with songs, stories and recollections of lifetimes and moments in show business. Previous Celebrations have included a Reunion Show for Hello Dolly cast members, A Birthday Party for Liza Minnelli and A Birthday Celebration for lyricist Yip Harburg.

$30 Cover/$20 Minimum per person. *Bottomless Brunch available. Add $20 to any brunch entree and receive unlimited mimosas, screwdrivers or bloody marys! Previous shows in this series have SOLD OUT! Reservations a Must! For tickets go to web.ovationtix.com/trs/pr/968230.

*Father's Day Show (June 18th Brunch show) Cast TBA - tickets are on sale through RichardSkipper.com. Richard Skipper is an artist in residence at The Laurie Beechman and will be taking a short hiatus after the Father's Day show returning September 10th and scheduled monthly through January 31st 2018.