Sara Jean Ford Brings DREAM OF NOW, DREAM OF THEN to Metropolis Performing Arts Centre Tonight

Artists Lounge Live presents Sara Jean Ford, who starred as Christine in Broadway's THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA in DREAM OF NOW, DREAM OF THEN: The High Notes and Hijinks of a Broadway Soprano tonight, April 16, 2015 at 7:30pm at Metropolis Performing Art Centre, 111 W. Campbell St. in Arlington Heights.

For one night only "the soprano with a sense of humor" Sara Jean Ford astounds with a showcase of showstoppers, including selections from her celebrated stage career, beloved Disney favorites, and classic tunes handed down to her from her very musical grandparents. And all along the way Sara's plucky spirit proves you don't have to be stuffy to be a classical soprano!

Sara Jean Ford is best known for starring as Christine Daaé on Broadway and across the country in the National Tour of the worldwide sensation THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA. Also on Broadway: A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC (Mrs Anderssen, Anne/Petra cover), FINIAN'S RAINBOW (Arlene, Sharon cover), and HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING (Smitty). Off-Broadway:THE FANTASTICKS (Luisa, Original Cast Recording). Broadway in Chicago: WICKED (Glinda/Nessa Rose cover). Regional: THE MUSIC MAN (Marian), INTO THE WOODS (Cinderella), CANDIDE (Cunegonde), CAROUSEL (Carrie), and originated the role of Nellie Oleson in LITTLE HOUSE ON THE PRAIRIE: THE MUSICAL. Concerts: ANYONE CAN WHISTLE at City Center Encores!, DEFYING GRAVITY: THE MUSIC OF STEPHEN SCHWARTZ AND ERIC WHITACRE at Lincoln Center, and PARADISE LOST: SHADOWS AND WINGS at Carnegie Hall, Chicago's Auditorium Theatre, and Walt Disney Concert Hall.

Artists Lounge Live is a dynamic concert series which offers audiences tremendous talent in an intimate light. Singers craft their own concerts, peppering humorous and poignant stories into their repertoire of beloved musical memories. These evenings play like a backstage tour of Broadway life. The series is produced by affable crooner Michael Ingersoll. Michael is a performer himself, currently touring internationally with the retro-rock sensation UNDER THE STREETLAMP. He co-produced the quartet's two live PBS concert specials, as well as several successful music events for venues including Metropolis Performing Arts Centre, Northlight Theatre, and Paramount Theatre; and philanthropic organizations including American Cancer Society, United Way, and Chicago Museum of Science and Industry. Michael is also known for portraying Nick Massi of the Four Seasons in the Tony Award-winning smash hit JERSEY BOYS in original Broadway in Chicago, San Francisco, and Los Angeles companies. www.artistsloungelive.com

Tickets are priced at $40, $45 for Stage Tables. For reservations call the Metropolis Performing Arts Centre Box Office at 847-577-2121 or visit www.metropolisarts.com. Artists Lounge Live is sponsored by Bob and Barb White.

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