Montalvo Arts Center will present The Ultimate Queen Celebration as part of its 2018-2019 Carriage House Theatre Concert Series. Garnering 13 million views on his YouTube cover of "Somebody to Love," Marc Martel not only sounds dead-on like Freddie Mercury, but also embodies the heart-and-soul Freddie poured into every song. Handpicked by Queen's Roger Taylor and Brian May, Marc Martel will take on lead vocals for this Queen tribute featuring dozens of songs that Queen made famous, including "Killer Queen," "Radio Gaga," "Bohemian Rhapsody," and more. The Ultimate Queen Celebration will be presented at 7:30pm, Thursday, November 15 at the Montalvo Arts Center, 15400 Montalvo Rd., Saratoga. For tickets ($64 Reserved, $68 Premier) or more information, the public may visit www.montalvoarts.org or call 408-961-5858.
While watching and enjoying 'We Will Rock You,' the latest hit musical at the Smithtown Center For The Performing Arts, you tend to wonder why the show's stars who belt out Queen's greatest hits aren't on Broadway. Gifted performers Andrew Murano and Danielle Nigro delight audiences as they breeze through the rock and roll score and lead a talented troop of young artists to stardom.
Considered pioneers of the progressive rock genre and regarded by fans as living legends, YES has etched its unique sound and mystical lyrics into international charts for over 40 years. YES has garnered sales of more than 30 million albums worldwide. Renowned for its remarkable live performances and symphonic stage dynamism, in 1972 YES produced the seminal audio and visual experience YESSONGS, capturing the super group at the height of its success. YES followed by releasing the double album of the same name in 1973, which was certified gold and ultimately platinum in 1998.
The British Royals have gotten lots of attention lately, but not even the groundbreaking Harry and Megan can compare with England's most dynamic royals ever: the legendary rock group Queen. With their highly original orchestral-rock sound and uniquely captivating lead singer/songwriter Freddie Mercury , Queen were chart-topping superstars from the late 1970s-1980s. The majestic Mercury died in 1991.
The British Royals have gotten lots of attention lately, but not even the groundbreaking Harry and Megan can compare with England's most dynamic royals ever: the legendary rock group Queen. With their highly original orchestral-rock sound and uniquely captivating lead singer/songwriter Freddie Mercury , Queen were chart-topping superstars from the late 1970s-1980s. The majestic Mercury died in 1991.
Marc Martel has a naturally uncanny vocal likeness to Freddie Mercury. A successful musician in his own right in his native Canada, Marc came to prominence when auditioning as a singer for Queen's Roger Taylor and Brian May's official tribute band, Queen Extravaganza back in 2012. His audition clip received over 14 million YouTube views https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dREKkAk628I and resulted in a performance on Ellen.
West End leading lady & International Jazz & Blues vocalist, Simone Craddock, brings her sell-out show to Live at Zedel for one night only on Sunday, 10th May.
Centenary Stage Company's annual Summer Jamfest returns to the Lackland Performing Arts Center. This year's Jamfest features Lee Rocker of The Stray Cats on Saturday, July 14 at 8PM; the George Gee Swing Orchestra on Saturday, July 21 at 8PM; Hair running July 27 through August 5 and YESSONGS: The concert on Saturday, August 11 at 8PM. All performances will be held in the Sitnik Theatre of the Lackland Performing Arts Center at 715 Grand Ave. Hackettstown, NJ.
Art lovers of all kinds gathered this evening at Montalvo Arts Center's historic Villa to hear the Silicon Valley venue announce its 2018-2019 Carriage House Theatre Concert Series launching in October. The offerings span from music to theatre to comedy and more; among the exciting headliners announced were Grammy Awards nominees and winners performing jazz, bluegrass, pop, rock, classical, new age, folk, and Hawaiian music, as well as top comedy productions, theatre events and others. For more information or to purchase tickets the public can visit montalvoarts.org or call 408-961-5858.
Jump For Joy! The Off-Broadway cast recording of the New York premiere production of the new musical Unexpected Joy, with book and lyrics by Bill Russell (Side Show) and music by Janet Hood (Elegies for Angels, Punks, and Raging Queens with Bill Russell), will be recorded and released by JAY Records. Produced by John Yap, the recording will feature the original cast of The York Theatre Company production who will gather at Sear Sound Studios (353 West 48th Street) on Monday, May 14, 2018 to lay down the tracks for the recording.
Direct from the West End, via Ronnie Scotts and Live at Zedel, Actress and Singer/Songwriter, Simone Craddock, brings her 'exquisite...impeccable...quite superb' song stylings to Pizza Express Live, Chelsea, on Today, 11th May!
Direct from the West End, via Ronnie Scotts and Live at Zedel, Actress and Singer/Songwriter, Simone Craddock, brings her 'exquisite...impeccable...quite superb' song stylings to Pizza Express Live, Chelsea, on Today, 11th May!
Direct from the West End, via Ronnie Scotts and Live at Zedel, Actress and Singer/Songwriter, Simone Craddock, brings her 'exquisite...impeccable...quite superb' song stylings to Pizza Express Live, Chelsea, on Saturday, 12th May.
Direct from the West End, via Ronnie Scotts and Live at Zedel, Actress and Singer/Songwriter, Simone Craddock, brings her 'exquisite...impeccable...quite superb' song stylings to Pizza Express Live, Chelsea, on Friday, 11th May!
Centenary Stage Company's annual Summer Jamfest returns to the Lackland Performing Arts Center. This year's Jamfest features Lee Rocker of The Stray Cats on Saturday, July 14 at 8PM; the George Gee Swing Orchestra on Saturday, July 21 at 8PM; Hair running July 27 through August 5 and YESSONGS: THE CONCERT on Saturday, August 11 at 8PM. All performances will be held in the Sitnik Theatre of the Lackland Performing Arts Center at 715 Grand Ave. Hackettstown, NJ.
The Ambassadors Theatre run of the critically acclaimed ALL OR NOTHING - THE MOD MUSICAL, with book by Carol Harrison and music and lyrics by the Small Faces, celebrated its Gala Performance this week. See photos from the event below!
"Killer Queen," "Bohemian Rhapsody," "Another One Bites The Dust," and "We Are The Champions" -- these are just a few of the monster Queen hits you will hear during One Night of Queen, a tribute to one of the greatest rock bands ever! This high energy reincarnation and celebration of the music of Queen, complete with over-the-top staging, lighting, costume changes and effects is brought to life by Gary Mullen & The Works. See One Night of Queen at The Ridgefield Playhouse on Friday, April 6th at 8pm, part of the Pepsi Rock Series Powered by Xfinity.
The award-winning trio Band of Friends: A Celebration of Rory Gallagher is making its long-awaited debut in the United States with a series of tour dates April 5-24. A highly-influential Irish blues-rock legend listed 57th on Rolling Stone's list of the "100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time," Gallagher's legacy will be honored live on stage by the former Rory Gallagher Band rhythm section of Gerry McAvoy (bass) and Ted McKenna (drums), as well as blues-folk-rock prodigy Davy Knowles (guitar, vocals), who is teaming up with Band of Friends for the first time ever for this run of American dates.
Kerry Ellis stars as Gwendolen, her first non-singing role, in the 2018 UK tour of Oscar Wilde's THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST at the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre Guildford, Courtyard Theatre Hereford, Theatre Royal Plymouth, Belfast Grand Opera House, Theatre Royal Bath and Manchester Opera House.
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