From George Gershwin's "Someone to Watch Over Me" to Gloria Gaynor's "I Will Survive" and from Aretha Franklin's "R.E.S.P.E.C.T" to Nancy Sinatra's "These Boots Are Made for Walking," the international hit musical Respect: A Musical Journey of Women recounts the exciting story of women in the 20th century through Top 40 songs.
Nine-year-old pianist, composer and entertainer Ethan Bortnick has been making headlines as one of the youngest musicians to have his own PBS special, and is now bringing the show to fans across the country with an upcoming CD/DVD release and national headlining tour.
Laurel Mill Playhouse Summer Youth Production, located at 508 Main Street in historic Laurel, MD., presents Disco Inferno, book by Justin Sepple. Produced by special arrangement with MTI. Directed and produced by Patti Knazik and musically directed by Stu Knazik, this musical opens Friday, July 30. Performances run weekends through August 22. Shows are every Friday and Saturday night at 8pm except August 14 when that show is at 2pm. Every Sunday there will be a show at 2pm. There are two special Thursday performances on August 12 and August 19. Tickets are $15 for general admission, $13 for students (18 and under) and seniors (65 and over). For reservations, please call 301-617-9906 and press 2. For further information visit the web site at www.laurelmillplayhouse.org or contact Maureen Rogers at 301-452-2557.
Laurel Mill Playhouse Summer Youth Production, located at 508 Main Street in historic Laurel, MD., presents Disco Inferno, book by Justin Sepple. Produced by special arrangement with MTI. Directed and produced by Patti Knazik and musically directed by Stu Knazik, this musical opens Friday, July 30. Performances run weekends through August 22. Shows are every Friday and Saturday night at 8pm except August 14 when that show is at 2pm. Every Sunday there will be a show at 2pm. There are two special Thursday performances on August 12 and August 19. Tickets are $15 for general admission, $13 for students (18 and under) and seniors (65 and over). For reservations, please call 301-617-9906 and press 2. For further information visit the web site at www.laurelmillplayhouse.org or contact Maureen Rogers at 301-452-2557.
DISCO INFERNO is a spellbinding story that captivates audiences, making them laugh and cry. It's packed with over 30 classic seventies floor fillers and is a musical celebration of the perpetual spirit of the decade that brought us flared trousers, platform shoes and more glitter than can be found in Liberace's wardrobe.
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From George Gershwin's 'Someone to Watch Over Me' to Gloria Gaynor's 'I Will Survive' and from Aretha Franklin's 'R.E.S.P.E.C.T' to Nancy Sinatra's 'These Boots Are Made for Walking,' the international hit musical Respect: A Musical Journey of Women recounts the exciting story of women in the 20th century through Top 40 songs.
Laurel Mill Playhouse Summer Youth Production, located at 508 Main Street in historic Laurel, MD., presents Disco Inferno, book by Justin Sepple. Produced by special arrangement with MTI. Directed and produced by Patti Knazik and musically directed by Stu Knazik, this musical opens Friday, July 30. Performances run weekends through August 22. Shows are every Friday and Saturday night at 8pm except August 14 when that show is at 2pm. Every Sunday there will be a show at 2pm. There are two special Thursday performances on August 12 and August 19. Tickets are $15 for general admission, $13 for students (18 and under) and seniors (65 and over). For reservations, please call 301-617-9906 and press 2. For further information visit the web site at www.laurelmillplayhouse.org or contact Maureen Rogers at 301-452-2557.
Laurel Mill Playhouse Summer Youth Production, located at 508 Main Street in historic Laurel, MD., presents Disco Inferno, book by Justin Sepple. Produced by special arrangement with MTI. Directed and produced by Patti Knazik and musically directed by Stu Knazik, this musical opens Friday, July 30. Performances run weekends through August 22. Shows are every Friday and Saturday night at 8pm except August 14 when that show is at 2pm. Every Sunday there will be a show at 2pm. There are two special Thursday performances on August 12 and August 19. Tickets are $15 for general admission, $13 for students (18 and under) and seniors (65 and over). For reservations, please call 301-617-9906 and press 2. For further information visit the web site at www.laurelmillplayhouse.org or contact Maureen Rogers at 301-452-2557.
Nearly 7,000 fans attended 2009's Istanbulive at SummerStage, making it one of the top-attended Central Park shows of the year. How best to improve on that success? According to event producers Serdar Ilhan and Mehmet Dede, by gearing the festival more toward the casual listener. Ilhan says, 'The first Istanbulive featured artists that were instantly recognizable to their indigenous audience: MFÖ, Painted on Water with Sertab Erener and Demir Demirkan and Husnu Senlendirici.
'Marvin Hamlisch Presents: The '70s, the Way We Were' will air on PBS this month, rmpbs.com reports. Airing dates will vary regionally. The program will also show in high definition and anamorphic widescreen.
As bandas ABBA Magic (Inglaterra) e Rod Hanna (Brasil) apresentam MAMMA MIA - O SHOW, tributo ao ABBA e aos principais icones da Era Disco. Rod Hanna abre a noite com o show Celebration Disco Club, com os sucessos dos principais icones da Disco- Donna Summer, Bee Gees, Elton John, Gloria Gaynor, Kool and the Gang, The Commodores, Michael Jackson e outros. A seguir, o ABBA MAGIC da Inglaterra apresenta os sucessos do musical Mamma Mia.A noite encerra com os dois grupos juntos no palco, no mais espetacular e emocionante show realizado em tributo ao ABBA, aplaudido de pe pela plateia e pela critica em shows lotados no Teatro Bradesco, Via Funchal, HSBCBrasil, Canecão, agitando o publico que canta e danca com o RODHANNA e o ABBA MAGIC, nas melhores releituras dos maiores hits dancantes das decadas de 70, 80 e 90.
As bandas ABBA Magic (Inglaterra) e Rod Hanna (Brasil) apresentam MAMMA MIA - O SHOW, tributo ao ABBA e aos principais icones da Era Disco. Rod Hanna abre a noite com o show Celebration Disco Club, com os sucessos dos principais icones da Disco- Donna Summer, Bee Gees, Elton John, Gloria Gaynor, Kool and the Gang, The Commodores, Michael Jackson e outros. A seguir, o ABBA MAGIC da Inglaterra apresenta os sucessos do musical Mamma Mia.A noite encerra com os dois grupos juntos no palco, no mais espetacular e emocionante show realizado em tributo ao ABBA, aplaudido de pe pela plateia e pela critica em shows lotados no Teatro Bradesco, Via Funchal, HSBCBrasil, Canecão, agitando o publico que canta e danca com o RODHANNA e o ABBA MAGIC, nas melhores releituras dos maiores hits dancantes das decadas de 70, 80 e 90.
In a thoroughly engrossing and original piece, actor Kevin Dulude portrays Katharine Hepburn in selected highlights throughout her long career. Each segment includes a song from that time period, which though Hepburn never sang originally, adds mysteriously fascinating luster to the Hepburn mystique. If she had recorded an album of these songs, each would punctuate to perfection a feeling, mood or opinion that was undeniably Hepburn.This portrayal is not an impersonation, mind you, but a loving and moving tribute - both humorous and poignant - and, remarkably well etched.
Nearly 7,000 fans attended 2009's Istanbulive at SummerStage, making it one of the top-attended Central Park shows of the year. How best to improve on that success? According to event producers Serdar Ilhan and Mehmet Dede, by gearing the festival more toward the casual listener. Ilhan says, 'The first Istanbulive featured artists that were instantly recognizable to their indigenous audience: MFÖ, Painted on Water with Sertab Erener and Demir Demirkan and Husnu Senlendirici.
Laurel Mill Playhouse announces auditions for Disco Inferno, musically directed by Stu Knazik and directed by Patti Knazik. Auditions will take place on Saturday, May 22 at 1:30pm and on Tuesday, May 25 at 7:00pm with call backs on Saturday, May 29 at 1:30 pm.