On Thursday, March 1, Sophia Salveson-at 19, a college student (at The School of the Art Institute of Chicago) and an aspiring actress-suffered a massive stroke that left her with little to no movement on the right side of her body and major damage to the speech and comprehension center of her brain. Taking her family and friends completely unawares, Salveson's sudden and unexpected medical dilemma sent feelings of shock, dismay and disbelief throughout the country, with its reverberations felt most resoundingly in her hometown of Nashville, where word quickly spread around town and among members of the city's music and theater communities that she had been stricken.
Mike Eldred, renowned vocalist known for his appearances on Broadway as "Jean Valjean" in Les Miserables, his performance as "Tony" in the Nashville Symphony's recording of West Side Story on NAXOS Records, and starring in the national touring production of The Civil War, has been invited by Desmond Child and Marcus Hummon to star in their fundraiser production of Broadway Babies! The Broadway Songbooks of Desmond Child & Marcus Hummon in Nashville on April 11th. The sold-out evening will benefit Thistle Farms, a social enterprise run by women who have survived prostitution, trafficking, addiction, and life on the streets. The production also features Kim Bretton, Nick Duckart, Tabitha Fair, Michelle Nicolo Prentice and Chris Roberts.
The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra and Principal Pops Conductor Jack Everly will perform the world premiere of a new symphonic concert stage production of Jerry Herman's famous Broadway musical Hello, Dolly! starring versatile singer Sandi Patty as Dolly Levi and renowned Tony Award-winning actor Gary Beach as Horace Vandergelder in Printing Partners Pops Series concerts Friday and Saturday, January 13 and 14, at the Hilbert Circle Theatre and Sunday, January 15, at The Palladium at the Center for Performing Arts in Carmel, Ind.
The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra and Principal Pops Conductor Jack Everly will perform the world premiere of a new symphonic concert stage production of Jerry Herman's famous Broadway musical Hello, Dolly! starring versatile singer Sandi Patty as Dolly Levi and renowned Tony Award-winning actor Gary Beach as Horace Vandergelder in Printing Partners Pops Series concerts Friday and Saturday, January 13 and 14, at the Hilbert Circle Theatre and Sunday, January 15, at The Palladium at the Center for Performing Arts in Carmel, Ind.
The Detroit Symphony Orchestra will embark on an unprecedented series of Metro area concerts to complement performances at Orchestra Hall in 2011-12. One of the autumn's most appealing programs begins tonight when Leonard Slatkin conducts Schubert's 'Unfinished' Symphony, Rachmaninoff's Symphony No. 3 and an electrifying new work by the young American composer Mason Bates called 'B-Sides' that closes with a ripping homage to Detroit's techno scene.
Make a date with 'America's Romantic Piano Sensation' this Valentine's Day as Grammy-nominated Jim Brickman brings his greatest hits to the Aronoff Center's Procter and Gamble Hall on Monday, February 14 at 8:00 PM. Jim will be joined by two special guests - vocalist Anne Cochran and electric violinist Tracy Silverman. With their unique warmth and humor, Jim and his guests will take fans on a musical journey, playing such hits as 'Valentine,' 'Love of My Life,' 'If You Believe,' 'Never Alone,' and more! The show is part of the Cincinnati Arts Association's 2010-11 'Let's Play' Season.
Handel's Messiah Rocks is pleased to announce MiG Ayesa, who originated the role of The Tenor, will reprise his role and rejoin the cast for its final performances tonight in Schenectady, N.Y. and tomorrow in Hershey, Pa.
The 2010 - 2011 National Tour of Handel's Messiah Rocks: A Joyful Noise is coming to Cleveland for one performance only, during this limited holiday engagement.
The 2010-2011 National Tour of Handel's Messiah Rocks: A Joyful Noise is coming to the Bank of America Theatre for 3 performances only, December 3-4, 2010.
The 2010-2011 National Tour of Handel's Messiah Rocks: A Joyful Noise is coming to the Bank of America Theatre for 3 performances only, December 3-4, 2010.
We are delighted to bring a glorious night of music to the Fabulous Fox Theatre with Handel's Messiah Rocks on Sunday, November 21 at 7 pm,' states Christopher B. Manos, Producer of Theater of the Stars. 'This groundbreaking musical event blends classical music with classic rock and breathes new life into George Fredrick Handel's most performed oratorio. It is sure to be an unforgettable evening! Tickets are on sale NOW at Ticketmaster outlets, the Fox Theatre Box Office, by calling 800-982-2787, or online at www.ticketmaster.com. And there are special group rates available through Fox Theatre Group Sales at 404-881-2000.
The 2010 - 2011 National Tour of Handel's Messiah Rocks: A Joyful Noise is coming to Cleveland for one performance only, during this limited holiday engagement.
The 2010-2011 National Tour of Handel's Messiah Rocks: A Joyful Noise is coming to the Bank of America Theatre for 3 performances only, December 3-4, 2010.
We are delighted to bring a glorious night of music to the Fabulous Fox Theatre with Handel's Messiah Rocks on Sunday, November 21 at 7 pm,' states Christopher B. Manos, Producer of Theater of the Stars. 'This groundbreaking musical event blends classical music with classic rock and breathes new life into George Fredrick Handel's most performed oratorio. It is sure to be an unforgettable evening! Tickets are on sale NOW at Ticketmaster outlets, the Fox Theatre Box Office, by calling 800-982-2787, or online at www.ticketmaster.com. And there are special group rates available through Fox Theatre Group Sales at 404-881-2000.
