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The Great American Songbook The Great American Songbook Following the smashing and successful 2009 national tour of performing art centers across the country, Matt Davenport Productions Inc. is proud to debut to the Live On Stage audience “The Great American Songbook,” a stunning journey through a century of American music. Each chapter of the songbook is brought to life through show-stopping performances by a dazzling cast of eight performers and a sizzling jazz trio, along with creative sets, colorful costumes and clever choreography! This innovative, potpourri of popular music showcases many scenes: a 1940s-style “live radio show,” a look back to the ‘50s most popular hits and a salute to Motown’s Temptations and The Supremes. Classics from great American masters like Rodgers and Hammerstein, Harold Arlen and the Gershwins are revamped into dazzling production numbers and spine-tingling tap dance routines. Plus, our newest chapter features songs from today’s hit-makers, including Michael Bublé, Ray Charles and Billy Joel. With lush musical arrangements of award-winning songs, from “Route 66” to “Bridge Over Troubled Waters,” culminating with a patriotic finale, you’ll be proud to be an American. There’s a memorable musical moment for every family member in “The Great American Songbook!” Matt Davenport Productions presents Great American Songbook ACT I ACT II Get Ready ’S Wonderful Where Did Our Love Go You Took Advantage of Me Stop in the Name of Love I’ve Got the World on a String Sugar Pie Honey Bunch Ain’t No Mountain High Enough If I Loved You / If Ever I Would Leave Sentimental Journey You The Best is Yet to Come Thank you for your support of “live arts” and for bringing our outstanding The Lady Is a Tramp Come Fly with Me/Moon artists to your community. You are one of more than 200 communities It Had to be You from 40 states affiliated with the Live On Stage family, and we thank you Our Love Is Here To Stay Unforgettable for your business and trust. Enjoy the concert! Don’t Touch That Dial This Can’t be Love The Lion Sleeps Tonight For more information about Live On Stage and/or our current artists, Route 66 please visit our website at www.liveonstage.biz Rockin’ Robin Georgia on My Mind In the Still of the Night CEO/President.....................................................................................Matt Davenport VP, Operations............................................................................................Lou Spoltore Hit the Road Jack Great Balls of Fire Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On Booking/Contracting Director.............................................Laura M. Anderson Cryin’ Time Press/Publicity Manager...............................................................Steve Emahiser The Family Tree Technology Manager...................................................................................Jim Pace What’d I Say Sing, Sing, Sing Administrative Assistant...........................................................................Jodie Hyde At Last Art Director.............................................................................................................Jeff Hall Go West Young Man Staff Accountant………………………………….............……………………….….Cherie Larvie She’s Got You Singin’ in the Rain Executive Assistant........................................................................Stacey Jo Woods Ain’t No Sunshine It Don’t Mean a Thing The Thrill is Gone Area Representatives Bridge Over Troubled Water Melanie Bliss The Beat Goes On ~ Intermission ~ Jennie May Donnell Rhythm Medley Menno Kraai Patriotic Medley Cherie Lawson Betty McGlothlin * Program subject to change * Mark Ross Gladys Tysdal This artist is presented in association with Live On Stage. Vince Verdi To comment on this performance please e-mail [email protected].
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