SEVENVENUES QUARTERLY A curated collection of theatre-inspired ideas, stories and games. MAY IN THIS ISSUE Stories celebrating mothers, fathers and children from all walks of life. Activities for Mother's Day & Father's Day Mother’s Day Brunch Ideas Dear Readers, Welcome to the second issue of SevenVenues Quarterly! As summer approaches, and moms and dads are celebrated across the region, we focus on family in this issue. Here’s a peek at some of SVQ’s highlights this quarter: • Forget the flowers and ties and consider sharing an experience with mom and dad to celebrate Mother’s Day and Father’s Day this year. We’ve curated a list of suggestions for you ranging from outdoor activities like horseback riding and fishing to indoor events such as painting and candle making. • If your gift to mom and dad comes from the kitchen, our Farmers Market guide, summer recipes and Mother’s Day brunch menu is a must read. • As always, this issue will also include games, puzzles and coloring art to keep your mind sharp and your creative spirit engaged. Remember, this booklet is downloadable and interactive. We’ve done all the work for you, so just click on the hyperlinks throughout the issue for more information. We look forward to hearing your feedback, suggestions and ideas for content. Until then, we wish you a peaceful spring and a joyful summer ahead. Sincerely, SevenVenues Marketing Team [email protected] • 757.664.6464 2 BroadwayFamily-Friendly Night Ready to introduce your children to something new? Don’t discount the power of a good musical. In addition to all the singing and dancing they’ll witness, many of these musicals highlight personal attributes of steadfastness, bravery, honesty and sympathy. Try one of these show-tune-packed picks for your next family movie night. From campy to classic, we have something for a variety of ages. 3 Click on the links below each description to go directly to your selection. Puffs: Filmed Live Off-Broadway Newsies: The Broadway Musical For seven years a certain boy wizard At the turn of the 20th century, Jack went to a certain Wizard School and Kelly leads a ragged band of teenage conquered evil. This, however, is not his “newsies” against two publishing story. This is the story of the Puffs… titans intent on raising distribution who just happened to be there too. A prices at the newsboys’ expense. tale for anyone who has never been Filmed live at the Pantages Theatre in destined to save the world, this clever Hollywood, CA. and inventive play puts a new spin on a familiar adventure from the perspective of three young wizards. The Wiz Ease on down the yellow-brick road with The Wiz, starring superstars Diana Shrek the Musical Ross and Michael Jackson! Relive all The greatest fairy tale never told the magic of this beloved musical Oliver! comes to life as never before in when Dorothy is whisked away to the A musical adaptation of Charles Dickens’ Shrek The Musical, the award-winning enchanting wonderland of Oz, where Oliver Twist, Oliver! is the classic tale Broadway musical based on the she encounters the Scarecrow, the Tin of an orphan who runs away from the smash-hit movie! Featuring a fantastic Man, and the Lion. The Wiz features workhouse and joins up with a group score of 17 all-new songs, along with spectacular musical numbers from of boys headed by the Artful Dodger unforgettable characters and outrageous legendary producer Quincy Jones and an and trained to be pickpockets by humor, Shrek The Musical is ogre-sized all-star cast including Lena Horne, Richard master thief Fagin. fun for the whole family! Pryor, Nipsey Russell and Ted Ross. 4 Peter Pan The Tony-nominated Broadway revival of Peter Pan starring Cathy Rigby tells the classic tale of the young boy who Meet Me In St. Louis refuses to grow up. When Peter Pan Judy Garland and Margaret O’Brien meets the Darling children, he takes star in this heartwarming tale of the them on an adventure to Neverland, emotional trauma the colorful members Chitty Chitty Bang Bang where they learn to fly, defeat the evil of an early 20th century St. Louis family An eccentric inventor buys an old jalopy Captain Hook, and are changed forever. experience when they learn their and amazes his children by turning it father has been transferred - and they into a miraculous flying car - but when will have to move to New York. it’s stolen by villains from a land where children are outlawed, the chase is on! A memorable musical fantasy! Easter Parade When a famous dancer Don Hewes’ partner, Nadine Hale, deserts him, he Enchanted makes a bet that he can make any A classic Disney fairytale collides with chorus girl into a star. The chorine modern-day New York City. In this he chooses - almost at random - is story, an animated princess is sent into Hanna Brown. She starts out a talented the real world by an evil queen, where nobody, but after singing and dancing she meets a handsome lawyer. Can a her way with Hale through many of the storybook view of romance survive in best musical numbers ever filmed, she the real world? comes back the star of Easter Parade! 5 Famous Their Famous Parents Children In honor of Mother’s Day and Father’s Day, we’ve& listed some of the famous mothers and fathers that have played our venues. While you may be familiar with their names, these artists often have equally, if not more, famous children. From acting and singing to modeling and designing, these apples don’t fall far from their talented trees. Elvis Presley Elvis Presley was an American singer, musician and actor. He is regarded as one of the most significant culture icons of the 20th century and is often referred to as the “King of Rock and Roll”. His provocative performance style led him to both great success Lisa Marie Presley and initial controversy. Graceland, Lisa Marie Presley is an Presley’s estate, was declared a American singer-songwriter National Historic Landmark and and the only child of Elvis is the second-most visited house Presley and actress Priscilla in the U.S. after the White House. Presley. After her father’s Presley performed at Scope Arena death, she became the sole on July 20, 1975. heir to Graceland. Presley has made a name for herself in the music business, releasing three albums that charted on the Billboard 200 chart. 6 Nancy Sinatra Nancy Sinatra is an American singer, actress, and the daughter of Frank Sinatra. She is widely known for her 1965 hit “These Boots SCOPE Are Made for Walkin’”. She ARENA made her professional 8/17/74 debut at Elvis Presley’s SCOPE airport welcome party ARENA on her father’s 1960 TV 11/21/76 special that celebrated Presley’s return from Europe Frank Sinatra following his military service. Frank Sinatra was an American singer, actor, and Marvin Gaye Nona Gaye producer who was hailed Margin Gaye was an Nona Gaye is an American one of the most popular American singer, songwriter, singer, former fashion model, and influential musical and record producer who actress, and the daughter artists of the 20th century. helped shape the sound of of Marvin Gaye. She is best His fame led to the creation Motown in the 1960’s, earning known for her work in the of the term “bobby soxers,” the nicknames “Prince of Matrix films. After being a word used to describe Motown” and “Prince of named one of People wildly enthusiastic, teenage Soul”. In 1973, Gaye released Magazine’s 50 Most Beautiful female fans of 1940’s pop “Let’s Get It On,” his most People in 1993, she was music. He is one of the successful single for Motown signed to Ford Modeling best-selling music artists of and performed at Scope Agency and became the all time, having sold more Arena the following year on new face of Armani. than 150 million records August 17, 1974. worldwide. The iconic figure performed at Scope Arena on November 21, 1976. CHRYSLER HALL 4/12/09 7/17/10 Alan Thicke Robin Thicke Alan Thicke was a Canadian actor, songwriter, game and Robin Thicke is an American singer, songwriter, record talk show host, and father of Robin Thicke. He was most producer, dancer, musician and actor. He began his career known for playing one of TV’s most beloved dads Dr. Jason as a writer and producer for popular artists, cowriting Seaver in Growing Pains, citing that he often drew from his Christina Aguilera’s self-titled debut album in 1999. Prior to own parenting experiences while filming. gaining international fame in 2013 with his single “Blurred Lines”, Thicke performed at Chrysler Hall in 2009 and 2010 with Jennifer Hudson and Brian McKnight, respectively. 7 Stella McCartney Stella McCartney OBE is an English fashion designer and the daughter of Paul McCartney and his late wife Linda. One of the fashion industry’s leading designers, Stella McCartney has turned SCOPE her British take on modern ARENA femininity and tailoring into 4/7/73 a global brand. 8/25/74 6/19/78 8/21/79 Brian Wilson Carnie Wilson Paul McCartney Brian Wilson is an American Carnie Wilson is an American Sir James Paul McCartney is musician, singer, songwriter, singer known for co-found- an English singer, songwriter, and record producer known ing Wilson Phillips and musician, and record and for co-founding The Beach is the daughter of Brian film producer who gained Boys.