THE SPOTLIGHT SERIES
2023-24 SPOTLIGHT SERIES!
STOMP- The International Sensation!
December 4, 2023, 7:30 p.m.
STOMP is explosive, provocative, sophisticated, sexy, utterly unique and appeals to audiences of all ages. The international percussion sensation has garnered an armful of awards and rave reviews, and has appeared on numerous national television shows. The eight-member troupe uses everything but conventional percussion instruments – matchboxes, wooden poles, brooms, garbage cans, Zippo lighters, hubcaps – to fill the stage with magnificent rhythms. The return of the percussive hit also brings some new surprises, with some sections of the show now updated and restructured and the addition of two new full-scale routines, utilizing props like tractor tire inner tubes and paint cans. As USA Today says, “STOMP finds beautiful noises in the strangest places.” STOMP. See what all the noise is about.
DAVID PHELPS CHRISTMAS
December 15, 2023, 7:30 p.m.
A graduate from Baylor University, David Phelps is credited among today’s most spectacular voices. His seemingly endless vocal range, which extends more than three octaves, coupled with his gift for communicating a song, has brought the house down in the world’s most prestigious venues. For nearly 20 years, David served as a member of the popular and prestigious Gaither Vocal Band, and during that time received numerous Dove Awards, two Grammy Awards, and multiple platinum-selling recording projects. As a solo artist, he received 2009 Dove Award nominations for Male Vocalist of the Year and Long Form Video for the Christmas DVD, “O Holy Night” to add to his many awards and honors. Since 2012, David has topped the Billboard charts time and time again with releases like: the 2012 live DVD “Classic” (#1), the 2015 live DVD “Freedom” (#1), the 2017 live DVD “The Best Of David Phelps” (#1 topping such popular video releases as The Beatles’ “Eight Days A Week”), and most recently the 2018 live DVD “It Must Be Christmas” (#2). The various recordings have been featured on numerous television networks.
The Music of Elton John & Billy Joel starring MICHAEL CAVANAUGH
January 17, 2024, 7:30 p.m.
Michael Cavanaugh is the new voice of the American Rock & Roll Songbook and a charismatic performer and musician made famous for his piano/lead vocals in the Broadway musical “Movin’ Out.” Handpicked by Billy Joel to star in “Movin’ Out,” Cavanaugh evokes a style rivaling the Piano Man. He appeared in the show for three years with over 1,200 performances and received multiple accolades. The show culminated in 2003 with both Grammy and Tony award nominations. With the close of “Movin’ Out” at the end of 2005, Michael began touring in his own right, creating a show that reinterprets the modern pop/rock songbook. Michael soon became one of the hottest artists in the private events market, and he continues to perform worldwide for company and charity events as well as sporting events including many PGA tour events, the SuperBowl, and the Indy 500. His interpretation of the modern rock/pop songbook led to Billboard calling him “The New Voice of the American Rock and Roll Songbook,” and he was recognized by Reuters as Entertainer of the Year for the private events market.
THE MIDTOWN MEN- Stars from the original Broadway cast of “Jersey Boys”
February 23, 2024, 7:30 p.m.
The Midtown Men Tenth Anniversary Tour reunites stars from the Original Broadway Cast of the smash hit musical, “Jersey Boys.” Launched in 2010 from their three year rocket ride together bringing to life the sound story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons , Broadway’s breakout vocal sensation is widely celebrated for their signature renditions of the iconic hits of the 1960s. Together, they have played over 850 concerts across North America, Asia and Europe and have headlined over 35 major symphonies including The National Symphony and repeat engagements with The Boston Pops. Highlighted with their own high octane arrangements, slick moves and one of a kind repartee, their all new concert features even more iconic ‘60s music from The Beatles, The Beach Boys, Chicago, Elvis, The Temptations, The 4 Seasons and more! Television audiences across the nation have caught The Midtown Men’s concert specials, appearances on Good Morning America, The Today Show, The Chew, Katie and Access Hollywood.
