Shields and Yarnell to Bring Farewell Tour to L.A.

Scott Stander and Associates proudly present Shields & Yarnell in a special Los Angeles engagement for the first time in twenty years as part of their final U.S. Farewell tour.  The celebrated team of TV fame and international stardom, reuniting after a absence of seven years, these two vibrant performers, whose bodies shout acrobat, dancer, and gymnast are best remembered for their highly successful CBS TV "Shields and Yarnell Show.'

The event will take place Thursday, Nov. 15 - Saturday, Nov. 17 at 8pm and Sunday, Nov. 18 - 3pm, Wednesday, Nov. 21 - Saturday, Nov. 24 at 8pm  (note: there is no show on Thanksgiving, Nov. 22).  There are special matinee performances on Saturday, Nov. 24 and Sunday, Nov. 25 at 3pm.  It will be presented at the El Portal Theatre, 5269 Lankershim Blvd, North Hollywood, CA.

"The Shields & Yarnell team was born on the streets of San Francisco where Shields was plying his craft as a mime, getting slugged, hassled and arrested four times while performing - a clearly dangerous act but one which made him the top tourist attraction, second only to the cable cars.  Lorene Yarnell, already a veteran dancer/actress from numerous television shows and off-Broadway musicals, gave up her successful career to join this funny man/clown. What followed was an entertainment phenomenon," state press notes.  "Their dancing and flawless mime brought them instant fame and subsequent appearances on and over 400 national TV shows, including 'Sonny & Cher,' 'The Muppet Show' and 'The Tonight Show.' Highlights of their meteoric career include their own Broadway show, performing for two Presidents, a command performance for the Queen of England, and a tour of China with Bob Hope. They have performed in concert halls throughout the world."

"Their performance in a TV special written by Shields, 'Toys on the Town,' earned them an Emmy award. Other awards garnered by this dynamic couple include the Las Vegas 'Entertainer of the Year,' dual Georgies for 'Rising Stars of the Year' and 'Special Attraction of the Year' from the American Guild of Variety Artists. Today, The Shields and Yarnell Show is still an outrageous kind of side-splitting controlled insanity, incorporating all the artistry from the past along with newer concepts - the use of voice-overs, soundtracks and sound effects, all produced by Shields. With elasticity, unlimited invention and boundless energy they enter into a fantasy world, sweeping you along with them. Their gift is magic!"

Call 818.508.0281 or visit www.elportaltheatre.com for tickets and more information

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