Signature Productions presents...
August 12-29 at Spring Mountain Ranch
For more information on tickets, click here:
Friday, July 31, 2009
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
VS. a rock cabaret
Sunday, Aug. 5, at 10 p.m.
Theme: “1967 vs. 1987”
Tickets are $20 in advance or $25 at the door.
Ali Spuck created this concept, and together with singer Keely Vasquez of Ultimate Manilow, they host the new monthly cabaret concept to showcase top talent from some of the biggest shows in Las Vegas, including Jersey Boys, The Lion King, Phantom-The Las Vegas Spectacular, plus the Las Vegas-based a capella group Mosaic, winner of MTV’s “Top Pop Group.”
This month's lineup includes Jason Andino (Formality), Erich Bergen (Jersey Boys), Andrea Bocchicchio (High School Musical), Charl Brown (Jersey Boys), Denise Gordon (Wayne Brady: Making %*it Up), Benjamin Hale (Phantom), Lisa Dawn Miller (Fly Away), and Oliver Richman (Boy Wonder).
Visit www.vsrockcabaret.com
Friday, July 24, 2009
Ali Spuck at Liberace
A Los Angeles
Produced by VS. a Rock Cabaret and Principle Productions.
When: Sundays starting July 26
Showtime: 2:30 p.m.
Where: The Cabaret at the Liberace Museum
Thursday, July 23, 2009
Lady Angela's Cabaret
Sunday, July 26 at 8:30pm
Presented by Kelly Clinton's Celebrity Spotlight at the Bootlegger Bistro
Check out this burlesque-inspired night of music and comedy starring AJ Marie, Judy Lombino, Kaci Machacyk, and special guest Kelly Clinton. The show features these glamorous gals singing songs such as "Puttin' On The Ritz," "Take Back Your Mink," and "I Wanna Be Loved By You."
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
Kristofer McNeeley and Ali Spuck reach out
Kristofer McNeeley (Jersey Boys) and Ali Spuck (VS. a Rock Cabaret) are a lovely married couple here in Vegas who are finding ways to give back to the Las Vegas community. Their latest project includes performing in hospitals. I recently spoke with Kristofer to find out more.
Me: Could you tell me a little more about the new project you have underway?
Kristofer: We are working to bring music to the patients, families and staff members of local healthcare facilities based upon the implementation of a successful Music for Healing program at Cedars- Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. I helped to co-found and develop the program over the course of 6 years and it grew from two musicians with guitars to a rotating staff of 25 professional musicians trained to offer their music at the bedside and help to provide emotional and social support as the patients and families are healing. We are not music therapists, as we do not hold a specific degree and are not goal-oriented in the same way. In its simplest form, we bring soothing, relaxing, healing music and energy to those in need so that they may concentrate on aligning their breath and allowing their bodies and minds to rest and recover. My wife, Ali Spuck, and I are currently volunteers at St. Rose Siena here in Vegas, and are working to build a program with
them as well as other healthcare facilities in the valley.Me: What inspired you to do this?
Kristofer: I was a working actor, doing what I had always dreamed would make me completely happy and still there was something missing. That led me to the hospital and, wouldn't you know it, all the pieces just fell into place. I know that thought and energy are powerful, and the universe conspired with me to help me find another reason for being. To give back. Sounds cliche, but life is a cycle of giving and receiving and when we have we should share where there is a need. That's my philosophy, anyway.
Me: What kind of music will you share with them?
Kristofer: I tend to play original tunes, but some musicians play other composer's work. My instruments happen to be guitar and voice, but we have had great success with harpists, flautists, violinists...whatever the case, we share music which will induce relaxation - so, generally soft, soothing ballads...I have learned to feel the energy of a room and the people holding the space there and to adjust my music accordingly. Playing with the breath rhythm of a patient, sometimes singing lyrics, sometimes just humming...it's almost like a conversation and the music is the language.
Me: What has the experience been like so far?
Kristofer: Life-changing. Without a doubt. It is inspiring, heartbreaking, humbling, very holy and sometimes incredibly challenging. Finding a way to communicate to the clinicians that music is actually helpful and not detrimental to patients is sometimes more difficult than one would imagine. So, a great deal of my time is spent educating. And learning.
Me: What advice do you have for other performers who may like to give back to their communities, as well?
Kristofer: Advice? Hmmm...I'm not certain I am the one to dispense any wisdom, but I know that for me it was just clear that I needed to step outside my own wants, needs, and concerns and give my energy to others who needed it more. That manifested as playing music to those who are healing. If there is something that inspires a person to give, whatever it may be, they should just do it. Get out there and do it.
Sunday, July 19, 2009
It's that time again!
The Liberace Museum proudly presents...
Thursday, July 23at 10:30pm
$5 cover charge at the door (free with show or student ID)
Featuring the songs of local composers and songwriters Erich Bergen, Vita Corimbi, David De La Paz, Wayne Green, Ben Hale, Cline Holmes and Davy Nathan, Kristofer McNeeley, Keith Thompson, Tyler Williams, and more...
... and the delightful song stylings and vocal powers of John Ambrosino, Mike Backes, David Demato, Bruce Ewing, Patrick Leveque, Jonathan Rodriguez, Tina Walsh, and other special guests!
Plus the amazing instrumental chops of Philip Fortenberry, Dan Philippus, and more!
The museum is located at 1775 E. Tropicana (@ Spencer).
There will be a $5 hors d'oeuvres buffet and a cash bar provided by Carluccio's and the Liberace Museum.
All proceeds go to the Liberace Foundation.
Friday, July 17, 2009
Matt Donnelly's Celebrity Tarot Lounge
The showroom's intimate setting, including cocktail tables and comfy love seats, creates the perfect atmosphere to relax for an evening of comedy. The Showroom is conveniently located in the luxurious Town Square Las Vegas on the Strip at Sunset.
Thursday, July 16, 2009
Jay Alger, conductor of the Lion King
From the Las Vegas Sun article, photo by Leila Navidi
Formerly the associate musical director at Phantom, Jay Alger is now the man in charge at The Lion King.
Click here to read Jerry Fink's article about Jay in today's
Las Vegas Sun:
Sunday, July 12, 2009
Michael Jackson tribute
Jersey Boys' Erich Bergen (a huge Michael Jackson fan) is co-producing a tribute concert scheduled for August 29, what would have been Michael's 51st birthday. The event will feature performers from shows on the Strip (including Phantom and Jersey Boys) as well as some of the big stars of Las Vegas, and will take place in The Pearl at The Palms.
Proceeds from the show will be donated to the VH1 Save the Music Foundation, an initiative to which Jackson contributed. The organization is dedicated to restoring music education in public schools. VH1 Save The Music | VH1 Save The Music Foundation
To stay abreast of further developments in the concert lineup, click here:
Super Summer Theatre
West Side Story just opened at the Super Summer Theater at Spring Mountain Ranch. We are happy to report that even in this economy and hot weather, West Side Story is sold out! Long live live theatre!
Click here to get your tickets for next month's Once on this Island before it sells out, too.
To read Steve Bornfeld's review in the Review-Journal, click here:
SUPER SUMMER THEATER: The Days of Our Knives - Neon - ReviewJournal.com
Friday, July 10, 2009
Phantom Ticket Discount
This offer only lasts a few more days... purchase a ticket to Phantom and get a second ticket for just $30! Now through July 15.
The offer applies to performances through September 7, 2009.
Use the code WEATHER30 when ordering.
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
Cheryl Hines at Phantom
Anthony Crivello and Cheryl Hines
The hilarious Cheryl Hines of HBO's Curb Your Enthusiasm was in the audience at Phantom on Friday night.
Sunday, July 5, 2009
Liza's at the Palace... in Vegas!
Fun breaking news... Liza Minnelli's Tony-winning event Liza's at the Palace will be filmed at the MGM Grand this September. The original Broadway cast recording of the show was released in February.
Liza has a great relationship with Vegas audiences, as well as the performers on the strip. In the Fall of 2006, she performed a free, late-night, invitation only show for more than 1000 Las Vegas entertainers. She repeatedly referred to the audience as "my babies" and thanked us for showing up. We'll all remember the moment late in the show when she exclaimed, "Wait a minute, I can't see a damn thing!" and yanked off her signature lashes. Brought the house down, of course. The inspired and energized crowd didn't leave the theatre until 3:30am!
For more info on Liza's September show, click here:
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