Len Rhodes
Latest News on Len Rhodes:
BWW Review: A NIGHT WITH JANIS JOPLIN: Feel Like Singin' the Blues (Jan 20, 2018)
McCarter Theatre Center Continues 2017-18 Theater Series With A NIGHT WITH JANIS JOPLIN (Oct 13, 2017)
A NIGHT WITH JANIS JOPLIN to Rock the McCarter This October (Oct 10, 2017)
BWW Review: A NIGHT WITH JANIS JOPLIN: Feel Like Singin' the Blues (Jan 20, 2018)
McCarter Theatre Center Continues 2017-18 Theater Series With A NIGHT WITH JANIS JOPLIN (Oct 13, 2017)
A NIGHT WITH JANIS JOPLIN to Rock the McCarter This October (Oct 10, 2017)
BIO
Title: Music Director, Composer, Arranger, Keyboardist (organ and piano)
Education: Licentiate, Royal Academy of Music (L.R.A.M.)
Associate, London College of Music (A.L.C.M.)
Morley College, University of London, Composition
Professional Affiliations:
ASCAP (USA)
Incorporated Society of Musicians (UK)
Royal College of Organists (UK)
Musical Director/piano/keyboardist (include):
2012 The Undisputed Truth – Mike Tyson, Live On Stage – MGM Grand, Las Vegas
2011 - 2014 A Night With Janis Joplin – opened Lyceum Theater, NY – October 2013
1994 I Do! I Do!, About Town Dinner Theatre, The Broadmoor, Colorado Springs, CO
1992 The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe, Oxney Theatre Centre, Tenterden, Kent, England
1990 Private Lives, Alley Theatre, Houston, TX
1989 Beehive, Alley Theatre, Houston, TX (Produced by The Group Entertainment Company, LA)
1987 The Rocky Horror Show, Rockefellers, Houston, TX (Produced by The Group Entertainment Company, LA)
1986 Leader of the Pack, (USA Southwest Premiere), Stages, Houston, TX (Produced by The Group Entertainment Company, LA)
Music Arranger/Orchestrator/Producer (recent engagements include):
2012 The Undisputed Truth – Mike Tyson, Live On Stage – MGM Grand, Las Vegas
2012 Summer in the City – Stage West, Calgary, Canada
2011 - 2014 A Night With Janis Joplin – opened Lyceum Theater, NY – October 2013
Published Works & Commissions (include):
2002 Musical: Bethlehem! The Journey
2000 My Head & My Heart, Pikes Peak Center, Colorado Springs, CO
Sight Reading Pieces, Electronic Keyboard, Grades 3-5, Trinity College London
1993 Musical: The Waterbabies
A Christmas Carol, Alley Theatre, Houston, TX
Musical: The Adventures “Musical” of Pericles, Virginia Shakespeare Festival
Career History includes:
2013 – present Artist in Residence – Summit Music and Arts, Dillon, Colorado
2010 – present Artistic Director – Summit Music and Arts, Dillon, Colorado
1993 – 1998 U.S. Coordinator, Trinity College London, London, England
1990 - 1992 Artistic Director and Founder: Oxney Theatre Centre, Kent, England,
1988 – 1990 Teaching Artist for the Texas Institute for Arts in Education, Houston, TX
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BWW Review: A NIGHT WITH JANIS JOPLIN: Feel Like Singin' the Blues
by Nancy Grossman - Jan 20, 2018
On the occasion of what would have been her 75th birthday, A NIGHT WITH JANIS JOPLIN opened a two-night engagement at the Boch Center Shubert Theatre, sharing with Boston the spirit of Janis and the blues vocalists who inspired her. Newton native Kelly McIntyre evokes Joplin with her body language, a rapid verbal patter, and a powerhouse voice that can go from zero to sixty. The show is at its best when focusing on the musical numbers, a generous offering from the singer's canon of hits.
by Nancy Grossman - Jan 20, 2018
On the occasion of what would have been her 75th birthday, A NIGHT WITH JANIS JOPLIN opened a two-night engagement at the Boch Center Shubert Theatre, sharing with Boston the spirit of Janis and the blues vocalists who inspired her. Newton native Kelly McIntyre evokes Joplin with her body language, a rapid verbal patter, and a powerhouse voice that can go from zero to sixty. The show is at its best when focusing on the musical numbers, a generous offering from the singer's canon of hits.
McCarter Theatre Center Continues 2017-18 Theater Series With A NIGHT WITH JANIS JOPLIN
by BWW News Desk - Oct 13, 2017
Like a comet that burns far too brightly to last, Janis Joplin exploded onto the music scene in 1967 and, almost overnight, became the queen of rock 'n' roll. The unmistakable voice, filled with raw emotion and tinged with Southern Comfort, made her a must-see headliner from Monterey to Woodstock.
by BWW News Desk - Oct 13, 2017
Like a comet that burns far too brightly to last, Janis Joplin exploded onto the music scene in 1967 and, almost overnight, became the queen of rock 'n' roll. The unmistakable voice, filled with raw emotion and tinged with Southern Comfort, made her a must-see headliner from Monterey to Woodstock.
A NIGHT WITH JANIS JOPLIN to Rock the McCarter This October
by BWW News Desk - Oct 10, 2017
Like a comet that burns far too brightly to last, Janis Joplin exploded onto the music scene in 1967 and, almost overnight, became the queen of rock 'n' roll. The unmistakable voice, filled with raw emotion and tinged with Southern Comfort, made her a must-see headliner from Monterey to Woodstock. 50 years after the Summer of Love, McCarter audiences will rediscover the sights, sounds, and soul of an unforgettable era with A Night with Janis Joplin, October 10 29 in McCarter's Matthews Theatre.
by BWW News Desk - Oct 10, 2017
Like a comet that burns far too brightly to last, Janis Joplin exploded onto the music scene in 1967 and, almost overnight, became the queen of rock 'n' roll. The unmistakable voice, filled with raw emotion and tinged with Southern Comfort, made her a must-see headliner from Monterey to Woodstock. 50 years after the Summer of Love, McCarter audiences will rediscover the sights, sounds, and soul of an unforgettable era with A Night with Janis Joplin, October 10 29 in McCarter's Matthews Theatre.
A NIGHT WITH JANIS JOPLIN to Rock the McCarter This October
by BWW News Desk - Sep 27, 2017
Like a comet that burns far too brightly to last, Janis Joplin exploded onto the music scene in 1967 and, almost overnight, became the queen of rock 'n' roll. The unmistakable voice, filled with raw emotion and tinged with Southern Comfort, made her a must-see headliner from Monterey to Woodstock. 50 years after the Summer of Love, McCarter audiences will rediscover the sights, sounds, and soul of an unforgettable era with A Night with Janis Joplin, October 10 29 in McCarter's Matthews Theatre.
by BWW News Desk - Sep 27, 2017
Like a comet that burns far too brightly to last, Janis Joplin exploded onto the music scene in 1967 and, almost overnight, became the queen of rock 'n' roll. The unmistakable voice, filled with raw emotion and tinged with Southern Comfort, made her a must-see headliner from Monterey to Woodstock. 50 years after the Summer of Love, McCarter audiences will rediscover the sights, sounds, and soul of an unforgettable era with A Night with Janis Joplin, October 10 29 in McCarter's Matthews Theatre.
A NIGHT WITH JANIS JOPLIN Plays Final Week at A.C.T.'s Geary Theater
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 11, 2017
American Conservatory Theater's (A.C.T.) critically acclaimed production of A Night with Janis Joplin ends its six-week run this Sunday, July 16 following two extensions and resounding critical and audience response. The performance schedule for the final week is as follows: Wednesday, July 12 at 8 p.m.; Thursday, July 13 at 8 p.m.; Friday, July 14 at 8 p.m.; Saturday, July 15 at 2 p.m. & 8 p.m.; Sunday, July 16 at 2 p.m. & 7 p.m. Good seats for all remaining performances are available by calling the A.C.T. Box Office at 415.749.2228 or visiting www.act-sf.org.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 11, 2017
American Conservatory Theater's (A.C.T.) critically acclaimed production of A Night with Janis Joplin ends its six-week run this Sunday, July 16 following two extensions and resounding critical and audience response. The performance schedule for the final week is as follows: Wednesday, July 12 at 8 p.m.; Thursday, July 13 at 8 p.m.; Friday, July 14 at 8 p.m.; Saturday, July 15 at 2 p.m. & 8 p.m.; Sunday, July 16 at 2 p.m. & 7 p.m. Good seats for all remaining performances are available by calling the A.C.T. Box Office at 415.749.2228 or visiting www.act-sf.org.
A.C.T. Announces Final Extension of A NIGHT WITH JANIS JOPLIN; Tickets Now On Sale Through 7/16
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 26, 2017
Due to unprecedented ticket demand and widespread critical acclaim, American Conservatory Theater (A.C.T.) has announced the second and final extension of A Night with Janis Joplin at A.C.T.'s Geary Theater (415 Geary St.). Tickets are on sale now through Sunday, July 16, 2017. Receiving the highest rating by the San Francisco Chronicle, A Night with Janis Joplin is a 'transcendent' (San Francisco Chronicle) and 'intoxicating' (SFist.com) musical journey celebrating Janis and her biggest musical influences-icons like Aretha Franklin, Etta James, Odetta, Nina Simone, and Bessie Smith-who inspired one of rock and roll's greatest legends. Hailed as 'a psychedelic flashback to the glory days of Haight-Ashbury' (Bay Area News Group), A Night with Janis Joplin features such unforgettable songs as 'Me and Bobby McGee,' 'Piece of My Heart,' 'Mercedes Benz,' 'Cry Baby,' 'Summertime,' and more! Tickets for all performances are available at the A.C.T. Box Office at 415.749.2228 or online at www.act-sf.org. Ticket prices are subject to change without notice.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 26, 2017
Due to unprecedented ticket demand and widespread critical acclaim, American Conservatory Theater (A.C.T.) has announced the second and final extension of A Night with Janis Joplin at A.C.T.'s Geary Theater (415 Geary St.). Tickets are on sale now through Sunday, July 16, 2017. Receiving the highest rating by the San Francisco Chronicle, A Night with Janis Joplin is a 'transcendent' (San Francisco Chronicle) and 'intoxicating' (SFist.com) musical journey celebrating Janis and her biggest musical influences-icons like Aretha Franklin, Etta James, Odetta, Nina Simone, and Bessie Smith-who inspired one of rock and roll's greatest legends. Hailed as 'a psychedelic flashback to the glory days of Haight-Ashbury' (Bay Area News Group), A Night with Janis Joplin features such unforgettable songs as 'Me and Bobby McGee,' 'Piece of My Heart,' 'Mercedes Benz,' 'Cry Baby,' 'Summertime,' and more! Tickets for all performances are available at the A.C.T. Box Office at 415.749.2228 or online at www.act-sf.org. Ticket prices are subject to change without notice.
A NIGHT WITH JANIS JOPLIN Cast Album Gets 1/17 Digital Release
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 14, 2014
Broadway Records just announced the release of the Original Broadway Cast Recording of the critically acclaimed, A NIGHT WITH JANIS JOPLIN on the occasion of the iconic musician's birthday celebration. The album will be available digitally on January 17, and the CD is currently available at the Lyceum Theatre. The album is also available for pre-orders at Amazon.com and the official show website.
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 14, 2014
Broadway Records just announced the release of the Original Broadway Cast Recording of the critically acclaimed, A NIGHT WITH JANIS JOPLIN on the occasion of the iconic musician's birthday celebration. The album will be available digitally on January 17, and the CD is currently available at the Lyceum Theatre. The album is also available for pre-orders at Amazon.com and the official show website.
A NIGHT WITH JANIS JOPLIN's Mary Bridget Davies to Perform on THE WENDY WILLIAMS SHOW Tomorrow
by Tyler Peterson - Dec 9, 2013
A NIGHT WITH JANIS JOPLIN, the new Broadway musical, will perform live on 'THE WENDY WILLIAMS SHOW' tomorrow morning, December 10 between 10-11am. Mary Bridget Davies, critically acclaimed for her portrayal of Janis, is joined by Taprena Michelle Augustine, De'Adre Aziza, Nikki Kimbrough, and NaTasha Yvette Williams to perform the show-stopping Act One finale 'Spirit in the Dark.'
by Tyler Peterson - Dec 9, 2013
A NIGHT WITH JANIS JOPLIN, the new Broadway musical, will perform live on 'THE WENDY WILLIAMS SHOW' tomorrow morning, December 10 between 10-11am. Mary Bridget Davies, critically acclaimed for her portrayal of Janis, is joined by Taprena Michelle Augustine, De'Adre Aziza, Nikki Kimbrough, and NaTasha Yvette Williams to perform the show-stopping Act One finale 'Spirit in the Dark.'
A NIGHT WITH JANIS JOPLIN's Mary Bridget Davies to Perform on VH1's BIG MORNING BUZZ Tomorrow
by Tyler Peterson - Nov 4, 2013
A NIGHT WITH JANIS JOPLIN, the new Broadway musical that opened to rave reviews for star Mary Bridget Davies, will be featured on VH1's 'Big Morning Buzz Live' tomorrow morning, November 5 between 10-11am. Tune in to see Davies perform a live in-studio acoustic version of Janis' hit 'Me and Bobby McGee.'
by Tyler Peterson - Nov 4, 2013
A NIGHT WITH JANIS JOPLIN, the new Broadway musical that opened to rave reviews for star Mary Bridget Davies, will be featured on VH1's 'Big Morning Buzz Live' tomorrow morning, November 5 between 10-11am. Tune in to see Davies perform a live in-studio acoustic version of Janis' hit 'Me and Bobby McGee.'
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