Arvada Center Chorale Concert
ARVADA, CO – The Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities is excited to present the first concert of the 2008 Summer Entertainment Series: The Arvada Center Chorale presents Ol’ Man River: The Music of Jerome Kern and Oscar Hammerstein II, with the Lakewood Symphony Orchestra and guest soloists. The performance is on Friday, June 13, at 7:30 p.m. in the outdoor amphitheater.
The Arvada Center Chorale showcases favorites from lifelong friends Jerome Kern and Oscar Hammerstein. Timeless tunes such as Smoke Gets in Your Eyes and Last Time I Saw Paris transport the audience to the golden age of American Musical Theater when Showboat, considered the first true American musical play, premiered Ol’ Man River and Can’t Help Lovin’ Dat Man. The Chorale will be joined by some of the Arvada Center’s most popular performers – Beth Flynn, Milton Craig Nealy, Laura Ryan and Brian Kelly. Join us for an evening of music and memories.
Hailed as “one of Denver’s master comediennes,” local favorite Beth Flynn joins the Chorale for this night of nostalgic music. Beth was most recently seen at the Center in The House of Blue Leaves and The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas.
Milton Craig Nealy, another Arvada Center favorite, will also be performing. Milton is known for his memorable roles The Full Monty and Pippin, and his recent award-winning role in La Cage aux Folles.
Laura Ryan has proudly performed in several Children’s Theater productions at the Center, as well as main stage shows, including her infamous role as Getrune in Das Barbecu. Laura has also worked at the Center with the volunteer force, and states, “Returning to the Center is like coming home – it’s a place I simply love to be!
Since moving to Colorado, Brian Kelly’s favorite theater has been the Arvada Center, where he has appeared in Singin’ in the Rain, Guys and Dolls, Crazy for You and as Harold in both runs of The Full Monty.
Tickets are $30 for Premium Covered seats, $25 for Covered, $15 for Lawn and $10 for Child (Lawn). For tickets, call the Arvada Center box office at (720) 898-7200 or visit arvadacenter.org. All summer concerts are held rain or shine.
A barbecue dinner is available from the Arvada Center’s catering service for a cost of $9.50 in advance or $10.50 at the concert. Meals can be ordered when purchasing tickets. In compliance with city regulations, no alcoholic beverages or glass containers can be brought into the amphitheater. The Arvada Center offers beer and wine service. Concessions open at 6:00 p.m. Patrons are welcome to bring their own meals to the performances.
Don’t forget, the Arvada Center is the perfect place to take the family—for a picnic on the lawn, playtime on the Squiggles playground or just enjoying the entertainment in the intimate setting of our outdoor amphitheater. Discover the Arvada Center this summer and find music, poetry, dance, comedy and lots of family fun!
The Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities is one of the metro area’s largest
cultural attractions, devoted to all aspects of the arts, and generously
supported by the Scientific & Cultural Facilities District (SCFD). For more
information on the Arvada Center and the 2008 Summer Entertainment
Series, call the Arvada Center box office at (720) 898-7200 or
visit arvadacenter.org.
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AT A GLANCE…
WHAT: Arvada Center Summer
Entertainment Series
Arvada Center Chorale with
the Lakewood Symphony Orchestra and guest soloists
WHEN: Friday, June 13 at 7:30 p.m.
WHERE: Arvada Center Outdoor Amphitheater
6901 Wadsworth Blvd.
Arvada, CO 80003
FOR TIX: Call (720) 898-7200 or visit arvadacenter.org
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