“I am very excited about our 2019-20 Celebrity Series line up. Our artists perform at the finest performing arts halls across the country and in the world and we are proud to bring this year’s extraordinary talent to the Orr stage for our community to enjoy” says director of Celebrity Series Connie McGinnis.
THE TEXAS TENORS RETURN TO THE ORR STAGE on Tuesday, December 17 for the holidays in a fun-filled DEEP IN THE HEART OF CHRISTMAS show of contemporary and traditional Christmas favorites guaranteed to fill your heart with the holiday spirit! Since appearing on “America’s Got Talent” in 2009, The Texas Tenors have gone on to perform over 1300 shows around the world and have become AGT’s most successful touring group. They are 3-time Emmy Award winners and #1 Billboard selling artists. These classically-trained, versatile tenors return to Celebrity Series by popular demand! SPONSORED BY UPMC Jameson and UPMC Horizon.
Celebrity Series is presenting a “special” additional show that is not part of the season subscription on April 4, 2020, starring Matt Vee, a nephew of 60s pop-star Bobby vee in a concert celebrating the music of NEIL DIAMOND “I Am, I Said.” With songs like “Cracklin’ Ro-sie,” “Song Sung Blue,” “America, Brother Love’s Traveling Salvation Show” and “Sweet Caroline,” Neil Diamond sold over 135 million records worldwide, and produced musical hits spanning five decades. Matt, along with cousins Jeff and Tommy Vee, both founders of The Killer Vees and sons of the legendary Bobby Vee, celebrate the music from a timeless catalog. A prolific songwriter in the mid-60s, Neil Diamond penned songs recorded by everyone from Elvis Presley to Deep Purple and, of course, the Monkee’s classic, “I’m A Believer.”
“This is a celebration of an amazing musical icon, one we all love and respect. We have recruited an incredible group of singers and players and have gone back to the original records,” he explains, “It is all about the vocals and Matt nails it! It’s a Rockin’ show!”
Celebrity Series for Kids presents the professional musical production Miss Nelson Has a Field Day on Thursday, May 21, 2020. Produced by Dallas Children’s Theater from Dallas, Texas. Book, Music & Lyrics by Joan Cushing; based upon the book MISS NELSON HAS A FIELD DAY by Harry Allard and James Marshall.
Return to Horace B. Smedley School where the Smedley Tornadoes have never won a football game. In fact, they have never even scored a single point! With such a poor record and a team that is out of control, kind-hearted Miss Nelson comes to the rescue when she enlists the help of her alter ego, the ill-tempered Miss Viola Swamp, to coach the team and whip them into shape.
Considered by all to be “the meanest substitute teacher in the whole world,” Coach Swamp applies her trademark discipline to the players’ training, demanding tough exercises and no back talk. In the end, the team changes their attitude, pulls together, sharpens their skills, and manages to win the biggest game of the year.
Best for Grades: K-5th
6:30 pm public performance
SPONSORED BY: Dr. Richard Ribarevski, Dr. Anthony F. Uberti, M.D. F.A.A.F.P. and New Wilmington Family Medicine Associates, P.C. and Hoyt Arts & Education
Tickets are ON SALE NOW for all shows.
For more information or to order tickets, contact Georgene Gib in the Celebrity Series Office by calling 724-946-7354 or visit www.westminster.edu/celebrity.