Show highlights will include songs from acclaimed shows such as Wicked, Crazy For You, The Wild Party, Waitress, and Moulin Rouge| Photos: Tam PhotographyLyric Theatre Singers sets out to take the Concordia Theatre stage this June with Broadway Dreams! LiveEvents May 19, 2024 654 The Lyric Theatre Singers will hit the Concordia Theatre stage with their latest Broadway revue show Broadway Dreams, June 13, 14, and 15, 2024. Under the direction of Bob Bachelor and Cathy Burns, the 40 dynamic performers will showcase a diverse range of excepts from various musical theatre hits. Audiences can expect a selection from the celebrated songwriting duo Kander & Ebb, as well as highlights from acclaimed shows such as Wicked, Crazy For You, The Wild Party, Waitress, and Moulin Rouge, to name a few. Energetic choreography is a hallmark of Lyric Singers performances Lyric’s Founder, Bob Bachelor, is leading the group as Musical Director and Co-Director alongside longtime collaborator, Cathy Burns. They remain well-surrounded by the likes of Martin Kaller (Assistant Musical Director), Chad Linsley (Rehearsal Accompanist) and Jonathan Patterson (Guest Choreographer). “I think Bob and I have a unique and complementary partnership. We have known each other for almost 40 years and had done many musicals together prior to working as co-directors for The Lyric Theatre Singers. We each bring our own strengths and styles together to create something that ends up quite cohesive in the end. Although it is a huge challenge to create and conceive a new show year after year, we inspire each other,” says Cathy Burns, Broadway Dreams Co-Director. This production will feature a talented ensemble cast of dynamic performers of diverse backgrounds, who bring enthusiasm and vocal prowess to each carefully selected number. From touching ballads to toe-tapping tunes, and a few show stopping numbers, Broadway Dreams has something for all audiences. Designers Amber Hood (Lighting) and Rob Denton (Sound) will return to support the show’s vision. The Singers will be accompanied by musicians; Chris Barillaro (Keyboard/Synth), Levi Dover (Bass), Guillaume Pilote (Percussion), Matthew Souaid (Woodwinds/Reeds), in addition to rehearsal pianist, Chad Linsley at the piano. Showtimes: Thursday and Friday, June 13 and 14 at 8pm. Saturday, June 15 at 2pm and 8pm. Concordia Theatre (Formerly D.B. Clarke Theatre), 1455, De Maisonneuve Blvd. W. Concordia University. Tickets: $48.50 – Adults; $45.50 – Students/Seniors; $22 – Children 12 and under. Box Office: 514-743-3382 or by email: [email protected] Donations on behalf of food bank The Dépôt will be gratefully accepted at all four performances.
