Upcoming events.
Voice Faculty Concert with Special Guests
Soprano faculty member Saundra DeAthos and her husband, Harold Meers (tenor), perform an eclectic program ranging from romantic English art songs to traditional Italian and passionate French opera with pianist Andrea Molina. Special guest appearance by renowned opera star Morris Robinson.
Thank you, Marian! Thank you, Paul!--A Tribute to Marian Anderson and Paul Robeson
Duo Alexis Davis-Hazell and Earl Hazell along with pianist Andrea Molina present an evening of spirituals, American songs and arias as performed by Marian Anderson and Paul Robeson. This concert will spark the imagination and bring history alive through song.
Musical Monday with the Peoria Symphony Orchestra Guild
Andrea will perform excerpts from the Dvorak Cello Concerto with Chicago Symphony Orchestra’s principal cellist, Richard Hirschl.
Oklahoma!
Andrea Molina will act as music director and conductor for the PAPAS production of Oklahoma! at Three Sisters Park (17189 IL-29, Chillicothe, IL 61523). Dates are July 23-25, 28-31, and August 1.
The "Bridges” of Musical Theatre- with Bryan Blanks, Dedra Kaiser, Andrea Molina and friends
Join Bryan Blanks, Dedra Kaiser, Andrea Molina and their students/special guests, for a Cabaret that will help fund a live Orchestra for the upcoming PAPAS production of Oklahoma out at Three Sisters Park. Bryan, Dedra, and Andrea collaborated together for Bridges of Madison County at Corn Stock; therefore this Cabaret is appropriately titled: The “Bridges” of musical theatre: an evening celebrating music from the golden age to the modern day stage. Seating begins at 6:00 p.m. Show Starts at 7:30 p.m.
The Broadway Lounge requires a two item minimum purchase per person (at least 1 food item). Tickets can be purchased at the link below. All proceeds go directly to fund the live orchestra.
Bart Shatto: Back to Broadway with Bart...and Friends!
For 2 nights only on June 11th and 12th, Broadway veteran and Central Illinois native Bart Shatto will perform his vocal cabaret show BACK TO BROADWAY WITH BART…AND FRIENDS!!
The show will feature songs from Bart’s Broadway musicals and tours including selections from LES MISERABLES, CATS, HANDS ON A HARDBODY, DRACULA:THE MUSICAL, THE CIVIL WAR, and the most recent WAR PAINT which starred Patti LuPone! Other selections will be from the shows MAN OF LAMANCHA, JEKYLL AND HYDE, PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, and more!
Special guest stars to add to the evening’s incredible music will be Peoria actor/director Mike Reams and the incredible talents of Pauline Parkhurst & Carmen McCarthy. Deb Rude will musical direct and Pam Orear will be at the helm directing the 90 minute two act show along with a few surprise guests!
Admission is $25pp and there is a 2 item required minimum per person for the Broadway Lounge! Seating for the show begins at 6p and is arranged by the Broadway Lounge Management. Once seated, the wait staff will take your food and/or drink order. The show is planned to start at 7:30p. Tables seat 4 and if your group does not fill up a table of 4 please understand that you will be sitting with others as we expect every seat to be sold for this very special performance!