Photo Flash: jackbenny Brings AND ON THE 366TH DAY to the Luckman Fine Arts Complex Intimate Theatre
Twin brothers Jack and Benny Lipson, aka the critically acclaimed jackbenny, presented And on the 366th Day at the Luckman Fine Arts Complex Intimate Theatre on Saturday, February 29, at 8pm. The show featured the fiery powerhouse singer Bella Hicks, vintage songstress Nina Herzog, Baritone Bombshell Jonnie Reinhart, guitarist John Schroeder, and musical theatre icon Valerie Perri.
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And on the 366th Day, a once-in-every-four-years affair, spotlights the musical and lyrical prowess of Jack and Benny Lipson, aka jackbenny, Los Angeles-native twin composers, songsters, and multi-instrumentalists "bounding towards what's next in the world of sound." Their music speaks in a progressive harmonic language informed by classical, jazz, and musical theatre roots that complements their distinctly savvy lyrics tackling queer identity and consensual conduct to healthcare bureaucracy and more. The brothers split vocal duties while Jack tickles fancies from the piano and Benny plucks heartstrings from the bass, and percussionist Spencer Inch rounds out their mighty trio. In this at once satirical and optimistic musical bonanza, the Lipsons guide audiences on a candid tour through the delicate, curious millennial mind.
After years of studying, performing, and writing a range of music separately, Jack and Benny united to birth the award-winning project jackbenny, who shared their debut show in 2016 with musician-comedian Reggie Watts. They've since played their "sensational, clever, and astute" originals in Los Angeles, New York, Chicago, San Francisco, San Diego, and in Sheridan, Wyoming, where they presented their 'musicalette' Miranda, Please! at the Wyoming Theater Festival - and even in Falam, Myanmar. The Lipsons have supported such luminaries as Idina Menzel, Josh Groban, Herbie Hancock, and Barry Manilow, and they serve as house band for Jonnie Reinhart's A Queer Cabaret where they've collaborated with artists including Darren Criss and Michael Arden. Upcoming projects include two collaborations with the LA Philharmonic and Brainstorm, a three-character song cycle of their material.
Photo Credit: Cliff Lipson
Jack Lipson, Spencer Inch, Bella Hicks, Benny Lipson
Jack Lipson, Spencer Inch, Benny Lipson
Jack Lipson, John Schroeder, Jonnie Reinhart, Spencer Inch, Bella Hicks, Nina Herzog, Benny Lipson, Valerie Perri
Johnnie Reinhart
Jack Lipson, Spencer Inch, Valerie Perri, Benny Lipson
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