Month: January 2016

First Lady of Song: ALEXIS J ROSTON SINGS ELLA FITZGERALD

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"ROSTON HOLD THE AUDIENCE IN THE PALM OF HER HAND" -SHOWBIZ CHICAGO

FIRST LADY OF SONG: ALEXIS J ROSTON SINGS ELLA FITZGERALD

Award-winner Alexis J Roston salutes America's favorite jazz singer Ella Fitzgerald. Roston is known for her mesmerizing star turn as Billie Holiday in multiple productions of Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar and Grill, earning Chicago's Jeff Award and Black Theatre Alliance Award. In a spellbinding concert performance, Roston effortlessly emits the sultry swing and playful joy that made Ella an American treasure. Classic tunes include "Summertime," "The Lady Is a Tramp," and "It Don’t Mean a Thing If It Ain’t Got That Swing."

EVENTS

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RECENT SHOWS

  • Feb 25 2:00 pm - Feb 25 4:00 pm
    Metropolis. Arlington Heights, IL

  • Feb 24 7:30 pm - Feb 24 9:30 pm
    Metropolis. Arlington Heights, IL

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PHOTOS

ABOUT THE ARTIST

ALEXIS J ROSTON

Time Out Chicago calls her “phenomenal,” and Showbiz Chicago raves “Roston holds the audience in the palm of her hand.” Actress, director, and playwright Alexis J Roston earned acclaim for her mesmerizing portrayal of Billie Holiday in Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar and Grill, including Chicago’s Jeff Award, a Black Theatre Alliance Award, and the Black Excellence Award. Other credits nationwide include starring in Don’t Make Me Over - A Tribute to Dionne Warwick (Jeff Nomination, Black Theatre Alliance Award Nomination), Sister Act (Deloris, Jeff nomination), Ghost the Musical (Oda Mae Brown), Porgy and Bess (Bess), Ragtime (Sarah), Shrek: The Musical (Dragon), Ain’t Misbehavin’ (Charlaine), The Wiz (Addaperle), For Colored Girls... (Lady in Orange), The Piano Lesson (Grace), Crowns (Jeanette), Company (Sarah), Godspell (Joanne), Smokey Joe’s Cafe (Brenda), Jesus Christ Superstar, The Color Purple, Hair, Hairspray, and work with The Second City. Concerts include First Lady of Song: Alexis J Roston Sings Ella Fitzgerald which tours nationally with Artists Lounge Live. An ensemble member of Congo Square Theatre, Roston served as director and playwright of A Nativity Story: More Than A Miracle. Television: Chicago PD, Chicago Code, and The Chi. She holds a BFA in Musical Theatre from Howard University.

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First Lady of Song: CHERISE COACHES SINGS ELLA FITZGERALD

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"CHERISE COACHES IS TRANSCENDENT... A GIFTED, GLITTERING SONGSTRESS"
-CHICAGO THEATRE REVIEW

FIRST LADY OF SONG: CHERISE COACHES SINGS ELLA FITZGERALD

Join Broadway actress and recording artist Cherise Coaches for a romantic concert event saluting America's favorite jazz singer Ella Fitzgerald. Coaches appeared on Broadway in the musical Waitress as well as the National Tour of Disenchanted: The Musical. Chicago Theatre Review calls her,"transcendent... a gifted, glittering songstress." In a spellbinding concert performance, Coaches effortlessly emits the sultry swing and playful joy that made Ella an American treasure. Classic tunes include "Summertime," "The Lady Is a Tramp," and "It Don’t Mean a Thing If It Ain’t Got That Swing." 

EVENTS

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RECENT SHOWS

  • Oct 27 - Nov 5
    Westport Country Playhouse. Westport, CT

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PHOTOS

Credits:. 1-3. Ryan Bennett Photography | 4. Courtesy Cherise Coaches | 5. Jason McCoy Photography | 6. Michael Road Photography. 

ABOUT THE ARTIST

CHERISE COACHES

Chicago Theatre Review cheers, "Cherise Coaches is transcendent... a gifted, glittering songstress." Cherise Coaches is a Chicago-born/Los Angeles-based actress, recording artist, songwriter, vocal arranger/producer, and voice coach. She appeared on Broadway in the musical Waitress as well as the North American Tour of Disenchanted! The Musical. Ms Coaches recently appeared in and served as Vocal Supervisor for the reimagined Gospel at Colonus in both Chicago and Los Angeles. Other theatre credits include Hair (Dionne), Dreamgirls (Charlene), A New Attitude: In Tribute to Patti LaBelle (Young Patti), and the musical revue Dynamite Divas where she dazzled audiences in the styles of legends Dinah Washington, Beyonce, and Patti LaBelle. Ms Coaches was honored with a Black Theater Alliance nomination for the Phylicia Rashad Award for Most Promising Actress. She also appeared on tour with Artists Lounge Live as a featured vocalist in Aretha Franklin: Queen of Soul, Higher and Higher Chester with Gregory, and Signed, Sealed, Delivered: John-Mark McaGaha Sings Stevie Wonder. Television credits include The Chi and Empire. Film credits include Plow and The Terrible Tenth. Additionally, Ms Coaches records, writes, and produces neo-soul music, available now on all streaming platforms. IG/TikTok/Twitter: @cherisecoaches

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A Bing Crosby Christmas with Jared Bradshaw

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"BRADSHAW DELIVERS AN ELECTRIFYING PERFORMANCE." -SOUND AND TOWN

A BING CROSBY CHRISTMAS WITH JARED BRADSHAW

FEATURING THE MUSIC OF THE ANDREWS SISTERS

Tis the season to be jolly as Broadway's Jared Bradshaw celebrates America's favorite crooner in a concert that's one humdinger of a good time! Bradshaw appeared on Broadway in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and Jersey Boys, and can currently be seen in Walt Disney Entertanment's Finding Nemo. Bursting with charm, Bradshaw takes a walk down memory lane with warm, touching stories. His swinging band features a talented trio singing the joyful harmonies of the Andrews Sisters. Treasured hits include “Jingle Bells,” "Ac-cent-tchu-ate The Positive," "Mele Kalikimaka," and “White Christmas.” Presented by Artists Lounge Live.

EVENTS

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RECENT SHOWS

  • Dec 13 - Dec 13
    Tribby Arts Center. Fort Myers, FL

  • Dec 7 7:30 pm - Dec 7 9:30 pm
    Elgin Arts Center. Elgin, IL

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PHOTOS

Aislinn Rain Photography

Jared Bradshaw Sings Bing Crosby. Artists Lounge Live.
Jared Bradshaw Sings Bing Crosby. Artists Lounge Live.
Jared Bradshaw Sings Bing Crosby. Artists Lounge Live.
Jared Bradshaw Sings Bing Crosby. Artists Lounge Live.
Jared Bradshaw Sings Bing Crosby. Artists Lounge Live.
Jared Bradshaw Sings Bing Crosby. Artists Lounge Live.
Jared Bradshaw Sings Bing Crosby. Artists Lounge Live.

ABOUT THE ARTIST

JARED BRADSHAW

Sound and Town cheers, “Bradshaw delivers an electrifying performance.” Jared Bradshaw is a Broadway veteran turned Disney World resident. He headlines Artists Lounge Live concerts nationwide in Swinging On A Star: Jared Bradshaw Sings Bing Crosby and A Bing Crosby Christmas. Bradshaw starred as Willy Wonka (US/perf) in the original Broadway cast of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, also performing the role for the Tony Awards at Radio City Music Hall. He appeared in Jersey Boys for an eight year run, swinging several roles in the Broadway, Off-Broadway, Chicago, and First National Tour casts. Off-Broadway, he hilariously spoofed celebrities in Forbidden Broadway, including Hugh Jackman, Harry Connick Jr, and John Travolta. Other credits nationwde include the world premiere musical Dave (Pre-Broadway), The Music Man (Harold Hill), Singing in the Rain (Don Lockwood), Guys and Dolls (Nathan Detroit), Parade (Leo Frank), Jekyll and Hyde (Jekyll/Hyde), West Side Story (Riff), Cabaret (Cliff), The Last Five Years (Jamie), and numerous productions of Smokey Joe’s Cafe. Additionally, he entertained audiences around the world aboard Disney Cruise Ships. Currently, Bradshaw performs for Walt Disney Entertainment in Finding Nemo: The Big, Blue, and Beyond as the actor/puppeteer for Great White Shark Bruce at Disney's Animal Kingdom. He is married to Broadway actress Lindsay Northen. jaredbradshaw.com, @bwaymjjared 

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