Press Contact: Molly Sommerhalder 414-273-7121 x 399 msommerhalder@marcuscenterorg
THE MIDTOWN MEN – 4 Stars From The Original Broadway Cast of Jersey Boys
Comes to Milwaukee on Friday, November 20 at 8:00 pm
Co-presentation of the Marcus Center for the Performing Arts and the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra
Critics are calling THE MIDTOWN MEN:
"Terrific“- Sirius/XM "Inspired!" - NY Daily News
MILWAUKEE, WI (Friday, September 11, 2015) - The Marcus Center Presents series returns this fall with a special one- night only performance by THE MIDTOWN MEN, co-presented by the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra (MSO) and Marcus Center. This is the first of several collaborations planned for the 15/16 Season and beyond between the MSO and Marcus Center. Tickets go on sale today, Friday, September 11 at 12:00 pm at the Marcus Center Box Office (929 North Water Street, Downtown Milwaukee), by phone at 414-273-7206 or online at Ticketmaster.com or MarcusCenter.org. Groups 10 or more can call Marcus Center Group Sales at 414-273-7121 x 210. The MC Presents series is proudly sponsored by Envoy Restaurant and Lounge.
“Our teaming up with the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra will enhance our ability to provide great entertainment for both of our audiences. This new endeavor not only brings quality performances to Milwaukee, but continues to deepen our long time partnership with the MSO,” said Paul Mathews, President and CEO of the Marcus Center.
“We are thrilled to have the opportunity to co-present this exciting concert with our partners at the Marcus Center for the Performing Arts. Our increased collaboration with the Marcus Center has allowed us to broaden the productions we offer this season, and we are excited that Milwaukee audiences will be able to experience this entertaining and vibrant performance,” noted Mark Niehaus, President and CEO of the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra.
THE MIDTOWN MEN took Broadway by storm in one of the biggest hits of all-time. Now on their 6th national tour, they are bringing their magic to audiences everywhere, singing their favorite "Sixties Hits" from The Beatles, The Rascals, The Turtles, Motown, The Four Seasons and more.
"The seats were filled with shouting, singing, dancing in the aisle fans!" - Times Square Chronicles
This sensational production reunites Four Stars from the Original Broadway Cast of Jersey Boys. Tony Award winner Christian Hoff, Michael Longoria, Daniel Reichard and Tony Award nominee J. Robert Spencer star in this one-of-a-kind concert experience celebrating the music that defined the '60s.
These talented entertainers shared the Broadway stage for over a thousand performances in the mega-hit Jersey Boys. Now, as The Midtown Men, they’ve thrilled crowds on concert stages and symphony halls across the continent, and have delighted television audiences with performances on “The Today Show”, "Good Morning America," "Access Hollywood," "Katie," and "The Chew." The Men recently released their first radio single, "All Alone On Christmas," written and produced by rock icon and Sopranos and Lilyhammer star Steven Van Zandt and backed by Bruce Springsteen's E Street Band. They were honored to perform the song at the White House for the National Tree Lighting Ceremony in Washington DC.
Last year the group released their first public television concert special, The Midtown Men Live in Concert. Taped at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center’s majestic Prudential Hall, the program launched in the NYC area on NJTV and WNET in December 2014 and ran in markets nationwide. Their new PBS show, Meet the Midtown Men, goes behind the scenes and behind the songs to get an inside, up close and personal look at the Men and their music. It premiered in August 2015 and is airing in markets nationally.
Their recent show at NYC's famed Beacon Theater was a sellout smash and featured guest stars Shirley Alston Reeves from the Shirelles, La La Brooks from The Crystals, Gene Cornish from The Rascals and Petula Clark, who had 3000 people up on their feet for “Downtown.”
The Men are pleased to announce an exciting new recording project-- rock superstar Tommy James has invited them to be guest artists on his new acoustic album currently in production.
Don't miss this electrifying and soulful new production with its top-shelf choreography, incredible vocal performances and legendary onstage chemistry.
“TERRIFIC rock & roll!" - "Cousin Brucie" Morrow SIRIUS/XM “as good as popping Meet the Beatles on my turntable for the first time!"- Time Magazine editor Not a Performance Of, Not Affiliated With the Show Jersey Boys.
ABOUT THE MARCUS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS
Established in 1969, the Marcus Center for the Performing Arts is the premier performing arts venue in Southeastern Wisconsin. As the Marcus Center moves into its 46th year, it continues to set the standard for high-quality arts entertainment in the region and the state. The touring Broadway series is recognized as bringing the best of Broadway entertainment to Milwaukee for the past 19 years. The Marcus Center is also the home to the Milwaukee Symphony, Milwaukee Ballet, Florentine Opera, First Stage plus a variety of other important community and family events throughout the year. For more information about events visit the Marcus Center website at www.MarcusCenter.org. The Marcus Center is a private 501(c) 3 corporation.
ABOUT THE MILWAUKEE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
The MSO reaches out to diverse audiences through concert performances and nationally recognized education and outreach programs. All programs are guided by the MSO Family Shared Vision which states that the MSO exists for three purposes: to comfort, educate, entertain, and exhilarate the human soul through events of cultural significance, relevance, and artistic challenge; to embrace, preserve and foster our musical heritage; and to enhance the vibrancy of our community.
Experience Relaxed, Sophisticated Fine Dining at Envoy Restaurant & Lounge, Milwaukee
Envoy, located in the iconic Ambassador Hotel, offers classic American cuisine with global influences. Ingredients feature artisan, local and seasonal products. Envoy offers breakfast and lunch dinner in an atmosphere that transports guests to a time when patrons “tripped the light fantastic”. Guests of Envoy experience the legendary service that generations have come to expect from a staff that is simply “the bee’s knees”. Envoy offers nostalgic cocktails from the hotel’s original menu, written in 1928. In addition to half priced appetizers, Envoy Lounge’s happy hour offers buy one martini or nostalgic cocktail and receive the next at 1928’s price. Guests who dine at Envoy are invited to enjoy complimentary parking and shuttle service to and from destinations in the downtown Milwaukee area, including the Marcus Center for the performing Arts. Visit envoymilwaukee.com for more information and reservations.