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Player's "FAVORITES FROM THE SILVER SCREEN." review by Ed Vincent The show was a hit, a home run, a blast from the past, and making you want more. Many of the hits from the films of yesteryear were seamlessly joined and delivered to the ears of the audience. Jeanne Scherkenbach worked to bring this fine creation to life and while it was on stage it lived well. Oak Park's own gifted singer and light hearted theater lover Jack Crowe sang and entertained with smiles and talent. Paul Geiger, another Oak Parker can fill any room with warmth and charm, coming from a powerful and commanding baritone voice. Liz Fauntleroy and Jeanne Scherkenbach brought their soprano charms to the show with power and beauty. Ms. Scherkenbach has beautiful vocal clarity and strength to her singing. She is also a member of the Chicago Cabaret Professionals, and this group has a good reputation for some very fine talent and Ms. Scherkenbach must be at the front of the pack. Her warm smile and talent helped make this a grand success. Applause also goes to one of the best tenors today, Mr. Franco Martorana for his songs and to the Village Players for providing the rich theatre to make it all work so well. Jeanne Scherkenbach is a member of the Chicago Cabaret Professionals and CabaretHotLineOneLine.com named her one-woman show "Treasures from My Trunk" one of Chicago's top 10 cabaret shows for 2003. THE THE SILVER SCREEN SINGS ITS WAY INTO YOUR HEARTS FAVORITES FROM THE SILVER SCREEN VILLAGE PLAYERS bestows this romantic cache of the heart’s music in it’s CLASSICAL VOCAL CONCERT SERIES On February 24 and 25, Village Players will present FAVORITES FROM THE SILVER SCREEN. Whether 6 or 86 the songs from great movies like The Wizard of Oz and Singin' in the Rain seem to be imprinted in our collective DNA. Add in some dance tunes of Fred & Ginger, the luscious scores from the great MGM musicals, Pat Boone's love ballads, the hip-swiveling tunes of Elvis plus the practically perfect Mary Poppins-and you have a most delightful evening for the whole family! This magical evening boasts a cast of four of Chicago area’s most noted singers; Jack Crowe (tenor), Paul Geiger (bass), Jeanne Scherkenbach (soprano) and John Trybus (baritone) and Liz Fauntleroy (mezzo-soprano). Many of the performers have performed with the Chicago Lyric Opera. Celebrated tenor Franco Martorana is the evening’s special guest. Jeanne Scherkenbach is a member of the Chicago Cabaret Professionals and CabaretHotLineOneLine.com named her one-woman show "Treasures from My Trunk" one of Chicago's top 10 cabaret shows for 2003. Paul Geiger (bass) recently performed at Village Players in La Traviata, for which Paul wrote the narrative. George Howe will musical direct the show. Mr. Howe recently won a Chicago Jefferson Award for his new musical "Queen Lucia" and performs weekly at Davenports, Chicago's premier cabaret club. FAVORITES FROM THE SILVER SCREEN will be presented at Village Players on Saturday, February 24 at 8:00 and
Sunday, February 25 at 3:00. Tickets are $30.00; Seniors/Students $25.00. Tickets may be ordered at the new Village Players ticket hotline (866) 764-1010. Village Players resides at 1010 West Madison Avenue in Oak Park. FAVORITES FROM THE SILVER SCREEN is the third installment of Village Players highly acclaimed Classical Vocal Concert Series. The Series began this year in November with “From Italy with Love” then celebrated the Holiday season with “A Viennese Christmas”. The Series season will finish with Puccini's Masterpiece Madama Butterfly, fully staged with Japanese house and garden, authentic costumes, sung in Italian with a narration in English by Paul Geiger. Featured perfromers include Christine Steyer in the title role, Franco Martorana as Pinkerton, Paul Geiger as Sharpless, Martha Kasten as Suzuki with Carl Ratner directing. “Butterfly” will take to the stage Friday, June 8, 8:00 p.m. Sunday, June 10, 3:00 p.m. Thursday, June 14, 8:00 p.m. Saturday, June 16, 8:00 p.m. Friday, June 22, 8:00 p.m. Sunday, June 24, 3:00 p.m. About the 2006-2007 Mainstage Season In March opposites will attract in Neil Simon’s classic comedy BAREFOOT IN THE PARK, directed by Paul Cotter. Finally in May the human spirit soars from the depths in THE ELEPHANT MAN directed by Doug Long. About the Company Founded in 1961, Village Players Theatre is the western suburbs’ longest running theater company, and one of the oldest companies in the greater Chicagoland area. Now entering its 46th season, Village Payers is a member of the League of Chicago Theatres and the West Suburban Theatre Connection. |
Village Players Theater
1010 West Madison
Oak Park, Illinois
Special Group discounts are available.
Call 1-708-222-0369
for ticket reservations
and
708-524-1892
for group and/or more information.
Village
Players Theatre is a non-equity professional
theater
located in Oak Park, IL at 1010 W. Madison St –
North
of 290 and East of Harlem Ave.
This is
the Village Players 41st Season of quality
entertainment.