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ENGELBERT
HUMPERDINCK
59 gold records, 17 platinum albums, and various Grammy
awards. Record sales in excess of 120 million . Engelbert
presides over the largest fan club in the world with
250 chapters and over eight million fans. |
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THE WORLD FAMOUS PLATTERS
Performing as no one else can, The Word Famous Platters are continuing their romantic tradition reliving memories of the 50’s and 60’s as they start their 10th year in Branson, Missouri. Branson has three times voted them Vocal Group Of The Year along with Entertainers Of The Year, inducted them into their Hall Of Fame and list them as the Show To See.
Providing flawless entertainment and smooth harmonies, The World Famous Platters also offer a special touch as they involve their audience with their fun loving side making this show unforgettable.
The members of this magical group are Lawrence “Rooster” Lockard, Eddie Stovall, Willie Nash, Freddie Holiday and Yolanda Fletcher.
Lawrence “Rooster” Lockard has been with the group for over 25 years singing Bass and Baritone. Eddie Stovall, dubbed as the Emperor of Soul, has also been with the group for over 25 years. Willie Nash has sung with The Temptations and Little Richard. Freddie Holiday has been performing since the age of 12. Yolanda Fletcher has been singing since the age of ten. Their favorite part of the show is when they get a chance to meet the audience.
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CURTIS TAYLOR'S TEMPTATIONS REVUE
Hear the distinct male harmonies, see the groovin' dancing all performed to songs from the library of one of the greatest Motown acts of all time! This group includes Curtis Taylor, Reginald Reed, Richie Stanley, Joseph Cross and Derrick Haddim.
Curtis Taylor is an accomplished songwriter and recipient of the internationally acclaimed "R&B Satin Award." When original Temptation Eddie Kendricks left the group, Curtis Taylor was hand-picked to replace him as lead vocalist. An amazing and intricate part of this group, Curtis is recognized by his peers as the “Falsetto of all Falsettos”, known in the R&B industry as having one of the most powerful Tenor Falsettos in the business.
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LEANDER MENDOZA
Leander Mendoza has performed in numerous concerts, musicals, and community events in Toronto, Florida, and the Philippines. Among the roles he has played are Che (Evita), Engineer (Miss Saigon), Tateh (Ragtime), Lun Tha (The King & I), Eisenstein (Die Fledermaus), & Nanki-Poo (The Mikado). He has performed as soloist with renowned orchestras such as L'orchestre Chambre de Montreal, Oakville Chamber Orchestra, Opera Mississauga Symphony, Brampton Symphony Orchestra, and the Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra.
Recently, Leander has produced his first CD recording, entitled, “In The Moment - the Broadway Album”, which features Broadway favorites such as Bring Him Home (Les Miserables), The Music of The Night (The Phantom of the Opera), Maria (West Side Story), and I Am What I Am (La Cage Aux Folles).
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TRES BELLA
Take three knock-out vocalists singing both solos and in harmony. Have them perform in both English and Italian. Add choreography. That’s the winning formula for Tre Bella.
The Manhattan-based Tre Bella has been described as the Italian-American version of the Andrews Sisters or the Italian-Americans’ Destiny’s Child.
Rosie DeSanctis comes out of the contemporary music world and musical theater. Lorraine Ferro is a multi-platinum composer who has toured nationally heading her own rock band and internationally as a singer working with Leslie Gore. JoAnn Robertozzi, the founder of the group, has appeared in major television commercials and independent films.
The trio performs hit songs like “Gloria,” which was first written in Italian, and “Io Che Non Vivo,” made popular by Dusty Springfield as “You Don’t Have to Say You Love Me.”
A show you won’t want to miss!
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JAMES DARREN
James Darren , a film actor, TV star, singer, and director, made 19 films including The Guns of Navarone and Gidget. In the early 60's his musical hits included Goodbye Cruel World, which became number one in the US, as well as Angel Face, Conscience, and Her Royal Majesty - every one of which made the Top Ten List.
Darren continued to make films and in 1966 starred in The Time Tunnel, his first TV series. When the show ended, Darren decided to concentrate on his singing. He teamed with comedian Buddy Hackett for what would become a twelve-year partnership touring the country.
In 1983, Darren was offered the role of Jim Corrigan on the ABC-TV series T.J. Hooker. He directed the final episode of T.J. Hooker, which led to multiple TV directing jobs including Hunte, Nowhere Man, The A-Team, Hardball, and Police Story.
Darren has been rediscovered by a whole new generation of fans due to his appearances in the seventh and final season of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine as Vic Fontaine, a holographic swinging 60's Vegas lounge singer. He is currently touring the country, once-again singing to adoring fans. |
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MAUREEN MCGOVERN
Maureen McGovern's career spans 35 years, including recordings, concerts, Broadway, theater, films, television, radio and composing, all with a voice that defies categorization.
Her recording career began with her #1 chart-topping, Oscar winning International Gold Record "The Morning After" from the blockbuster film The Poseidon Adventure followed by a Grammy nomination for "Best New Artist." She replicated this success with another Oscar winning International Gold Record, "We May Never Love Like This Again," from The Towering Inferno.
Maureen made history in 1975 as the first singer to have recorded and introduced two Oscar nominated songs in the same year. Other hit records include the John Williams and Leslie Bricusse love theme "Can You Read My Mind," (Billboard Top 10 and #1 AC hit) from the motion picture Superman and "Different Worlds," (Billboard Top 20 and #1 AC hit) the theme from the ABC television series Angie.
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SAL RICHARDS
Sal Richards was born in Brooklyn, New York to a family who would ultimately pour the foundations for his successful career in show business.
With this career came critical acclaim and many significant honors, including being voted the “Entertainment Industry’s Hot Comic” by the prestigious New York Friars Club and “Entertainer Of The Year in Atlantic City”. The New York Daily News calls Sal Richards, “One of The Funniest Guys in Show Biz!”
His acting has spanned into Television where he has appeared in programs such as Law and Order Criminal Intent. As well as an HBO Comedy Special and recently did an episode of The Sopranos. While singing, acting, directing and writing has given Sal an outlet for his creativity, comedy remains his first love. He performs at venues across the nation, giving hilarious performance after performance, bringing laughter into the lives of his countless fans. His Characterizations of famous singers is very funny. Put Sal on your list of things to see!
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STEPHEN SORRENTINO
Audiences are amazed by Stephen Sorrentino's impressions and his unparalleled ability to move at breakneck speed from dishing out one-liners and hilarious standup to displaying his incredible musical talents on piano, guitar, saxophone and flute. His musical impressions travel expertly from Joe Cocker to Pavoratti and his world famous Elton John segment is always a showstopper.
Stephen Sorrentino keeps the audience involved with a variety of recognizable characters. Guests are brought on stage to participate with Stephen's red-necked, trailer-park character Travis Travis in "Dead Trivia" and Variety Magazine described Stephen's ability to recreate characters such as Groucho Marx, Jerry Lewis, Sammy Davis Jr. and Sonny & Cher by saying, “Stephen Sorrentino plays his characters with hilarious, show stealing gusto!”
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JEFFREY
OSBORNE
Jeffrey Osborne’s solo career has brought him
five gold and platinum albums. His touring and recording
continue to keep him busy, but he also devotes some of his time to charity work.
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PEABO
BRYSON
Peabo Bryson was the premier silky-voiced singer who
emerged as the softer more sophisticated voice of
the 90’s. He has made hit duets with Natalie
Cole, Roberta Flack, Melissa Manchester, and Regina
Belle. He won a Grammy in 1992 for his performance
of the song “ Beauty and the Beast” with
Celine Dion and another in 1993 for “ A Whole
New World” with Regina Belle. |
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PAUL WILLIAMS
Paul is responsible for a number of enduring pop hits from the 1970s, including "(Just an) Old Fashioned Love Song", a U.S. top-ten hit for the band Three Dog Night in late 1971, and a number of Carpenters hits, most notably "We've Only Just Begun", which has since become a cover-band standard and de rigueur for weddings throughout North America.
He is a member of the Songwriters Hall of Fame, and his songs have been performed by both pop and country music artists. He has won one Academy Award, two Grammy Awards and several Golden Globes.
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ELAYNE BOOSLER
Elayne Boosler is one of the busiest and most popular comedians touring the country today. She is one of the few comedians who can sell out theaters across the country.
As the very first young, unmarried, dressed-up-for-a-date female comic, she was an instant success with audiences. She did countless appearances on all the talk shows of the day, did countless variety specials and toured the country as the opening act for practically every single musical group in America.
Appearances ran the gamut of performance venues, including playing clubs in Las Vegas, Tahoe and Atlantic City.
John J. O'Connor in the New York Times wrote, "....how refreshing, a woman who doesn't have to tear her own skin off for our amusement...an attractive human being simply standing there being funny, the first to feel she doesn't have to be grotesque."
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LARRY JONES
Larry G Jones, singing impressionist and comedian, Las Vegas headliner, and corporate entertainer has been astounding audiences and receiving rave reviews from corporate clients and the Las Vegas press for years.
Blazing through impressions and song parodies, there can be as many as 72 voices in a 60-minute show. Larry G. Jones delivers a Fast Moving Impressionist / Comedy Show that will Amaze Every audience! More dynamic than stand-up comedy, & more legendary voices and laughs than 4-dozen impersonators!
A Huge Variety of Astoundingly Accurate Legendary Singing and Speaking Impressions from the 1950's to today! Larry's use of Physical Comedy, Parodies, Props, and Audience Interaction will captivate even the most restless audiences and have them eager to see what he'll do next! Good Clean Fun (G-PG rated)!
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MICHAEL L. WALTERS
Mr. Broadway
Don’t miss Mr. Broadway, Michael Walters'
one-man journey through the world of Musical Comedy.
Hear classic Broadway tunes from Michael's favorite
shows, as he re-enacts some of his favorite roles.
These classic tunes are intertwined with stories
of celebrity encounters, on and offstage mishaps
and hilarious tales about his family (who never
were quite sure what to do with a show-biz kid.)
Michael's stage credits include: Tevye in Fiddler
On the Roof, Harold Hill in The Music Man, Mr. Snow
in Carousel, Zaza/Albin in La Cage aux Folles ,
Nicely-Nicely Johnson in Guys and Dolls, Tito Merelli
in Lend Me A Tenor, Luther Billis in South Pacific,
Thomas Andrews in Titanic: The Musical, Jud Fry
in Oklahoma, Ben Rumson in Paint Your Wagon, Uncle
Sid (Jackie Gleason's starring role) in Take Me
Along.
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CANADA'S POP TO OPERA TRIO
The Pop To Opera Trio brings you everything you could hope to hear: Opera, Musical Theater, Operetta and Pop ... performed as only true classically trained artists can, with authenticity and a lot of talent!
The Pop To Opera Trio performs a diverse tribute to the worlds greatest legends from past to present with Pop/Opera hits! "Time to Say Goodbye" and "The Prayer" by the world’s biggest cross over singer, Andrea Bocelli; “You Raise Me Up" by Josh Groban; song selections from Il Divo and many others.
Their combined voices are further enhanced by their natural flair for captivating and creating an intimate relationship with their audience.
They bring the show to a powerful conclusion with the song that made Pavarotti a household name… “Nessun Dorma”!
The Pop To Opera Trio always leaves their audience wanting more!
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CINDY MILLER
I've Got The Music In Me
I've Got The Music In Me is a musical/comedy presentation that was last seen in Atlantic City and Foxwoods. Musically the audience is treated to songs that cover the full spectrum: country, ballads, showtunes, jazz, pop and light rock. She does impersonations of Streisand, Cher, Madonna, Tina Turner, Karen Carpenter and a Celine Dion that will kill ’ya.
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MARILU HENNER
Marilu started her professional acting career in the touring company of Grease. She later joined the Broadway production. This was the start of a successful Broadway career, including roles in Chicago, Annie Get Your Gun, and The Tale of the Allergist's Wife (just to name a few). She has had a successful TV career starring in Taxi, Evening Shade, and numerous talk shows. |
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BOB ANDERSON
Bob Anderson is not just another impressionist. He is the best there is! Tom Jones got it right when he said, "The reason Bob is the best at what he does is because he actually sings as well as the person he is doing." Bob becomes his subjects. He is the only one who is unanimously endorsed by his peers.
His impressions are a tribute to the greatest singers in show business history. The only time anyone will hear him do a Kermit the Frog is at the Sunday dinner table for his family and friends. If your desire is to get a taste of what the greatest singers and entertainers were really like, you must see Bob Anderson.
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PEACHES & HERB
Over an illustrious career that has spanned close to four decades, Peaches & Herb have established themselves as an international household name.
In 1978, producer Freddie Perren took the group in the studio, and the result was the monster hit that became #4 in the world: “Shake Your Groove Thing” in 1979.
Peaches & Herb were on top again, but not yet to the pinnacle, which occurred in 1980 with one of the decade’s biggest hits, “Reunited”, which became #1 in the world. Their album “Twice the Fire” went gold and “Too Hot” went triple platinum. In 1981, Peaches & Herb released “I Pledge My Love”, which has been widely used as a wedding march and reached #6 in the world; and in 1982, “Bluer than Blue” became another top 40 hit.
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JENNIFER HOLIDAY
After more than two decades since she starred in the hit Broadway musical “Dreamgirls,” JENNIFER HOLLIDAY whose heart wrenching rendition of the show stopping torch- song ballad, “And I Am Telling You I’m Not Going” is a woman with a voice that has evolved into what is arguably one of the greatest female voices of the rhythm and blues of the 20th century. She is a vocal powerhouse.
Holliday is a two-time Grammy Award winner. Her signature spine-tingling hit song “And I Am Telling You I’m Not Going” charted at #1 on the R&B charts and was top 40 Pop charter as well. Holliday won a Grammy Award for Best R&B Female Vocal Performance.
She has recorded with such artists as Barbara Streisand, Quinicy Jones, Michael Jackson, Luther Vandross, Michael McDonald, Maurice White, Peabo Bryson, the Cincinnati Pops Symphony and many CD compilations featured with other artist, including soundtracks for “The Five Heartbeats,” “In The Mood” and “The Rising Place.”
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GLORIA GAYNOR
In 1973, Gloria made history as Billboard gave birth to the Disco Action Charts. "Never Can Say Good-Bye" bowed at #1 on the charts and became the first Dance Song to reach #1 status in dance music. Ever since that time, for more than 30 years, Gloria keeps setting the standard.
Her popularity has continuously flourished into the new millennium. In 2002, she was honored at the World Music Awards in Monte Carlo with the coveted LEGEND award presented by long time fan Prince Albert. She made a splash on Broadway in the longest running musical revue, "Smokey Joe’s Café", and on national TV, as a guest star on such popular programs as "That ‘70’s Show" , "Ally McBeal" and more, introducing her to a whole new generation of fans.
The film industry continues to feature "I Will Survive," on the soundtrack of more than a half dozen major motion picture releases. VH-1 honored Gloria Gaynor with the number one spot during their countdown of the Top 100 Dance Records of All Time for "I Will Survive".
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TAVARES
One of the most memorable soul groups of the 70's and 80's, with instantly recognizable hits such as "Heaven Must Be Missing An Angel" and "More Than A Woman" have become classics.
Their debut album "Check It Out", was issued in early 1974. The title track slow jam single went to No. 5 R&B on Billboard's charts in summer 1973.
"Check It Out" was followed by "Hard Core Poetry" in summer '74, helmed by songwriting & production duo Dennis Lambert & Brian Potter. It listed the number one hit "She's Gone," and "Remember What I Told You to Forget," which hit No.4 in 1975. Lambert & Potter produced "In the City" (summer '75), which yielded the driving No.1 hit "It Only Takes a Minute."
Tavares' album "Sky High" (spring '76) was the group's first collaboration with producer Freddie Perren. Sky High boasted the sparkling No.3 R&B hit "Heaven Must Be Missing an Angel" in summer 1976.
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THE FIFTH DIMENSION
Starring original member Florence LaRue
In 1967, a little-known group call The 5th Dimension recorded a song called “Up, Up, and Away, which turned out to be one of the biggest smash hits in musical history. The single won five Grammy Awards, the group catapulted to stardom, and their story has been one of success ever since.
The 5th Dimension has released over a donzen hit albums and received 14 gold records, six platinum records, and seven Grammy Awards.
Their classics include such hits as “One Less Bell to Answer”, “Wedding Bell Blues”, “Stoned Soul Picnic”, and “Last Night I Didn’t Get To Sleep”.
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THE CRYSTALS
When Phil Spector discovered The Crystals, not one was yet out of high school. Their first recording, There's No Other (Like My Baby) was also their first hit which catapulted them straight to the "Apollo" theatre. They continued their successful recordings with five more TOP TEN records: Uptown, He's A Rebel, He's Sure The Boy I Love, Da Doo Ron Ron, and Then He Kissed Me. Two of the TOP 50 most popular records in the Rock 'n Roll Hall of Fame belong to The Crystals. The group has scaled from five members to three. The Crystals now consist of Dee Dee Kenniebrew, who was there from the very first recording, Patricia Pritchett-Lewis and Melissa Antoinette Grant.
The Crystals have a high energy show "that keep them trim and fit" and our audiences asking for more.
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CHARLIE THOMAS’ DRIFTERS
The voice of Charlie Thomas is the only Drifters voice on all of “The Drifters Greatest Hits”, from 1959 to 1967. Today, as right from the beginning, the group includes a member who has been a Drifter for nearly 50 years! The Drifters have appeared at every major night club and concert hall in America from Las Vegas to 10 sold out performances at Madison Square Garden. 29 chart topping records and over 80 million albums sold! Relive hits like “There Goes My Baby”, “This Magic Moment”, “Up On The Roof”, “Under the Boardwalk”, and the list goes on! |
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THE RAT PACK TOGETHER AGAIN
With a stellar cast of some of the finest performers
in the business, This tribute has been hailed as
the next best thing to seeing the Rat Pack themselves.
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MYSTI PERRY
Mysti’s long awaited debut album, “Someone like you” is a powerful collection of exquisite new songs. With Mysti’s one-of-a-kind soaring voice, the final outcome is an album filled with pop tunes and heartfelt ballads—intimate yet universal stories of life, its challenges, relationships and of course - the subject of love. Mysti was last seen playing Tracy Turnblad in the touring theatre production of Hairspray. Other credits include Evita and Jekyll & Hyde.
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THE RENDITIONS
Do you remember the summer and harmonies of the Beach Boys, the East Coast bravado of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons or the screams and excitement of the British Invasion?
If you do, The Renditions are the musical group for you. Since 1959, The Renditions have sold over three million records worldwide, highlighted by “Tonight Is The Night”, which peaked at #6 on the Billboard charts.
Whether it’s an up-tempo rocker, a slow, romantic ballad, or a great tune you’ll never forget – The Renditions play ‘em all!
The Renditions are a dynamic group of veteran musicians who create an authentic sound reminiscent of the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s.
What’s the recipe? We start with 4-part vocal harmony, add ringing guitars, a splash of swirling keyboards and a thumping backbeat served up with loads of energy—but the most important ingredient is the music itself.
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THE DIAMONDS
The Diamonds continue to expand their audience to this day by performing in a variety of venues around the world. Their number 1 hit “ Little Darlin” sold over 20 million copies to date. Although the faces have changed over the years their goal has always been to keep their sound in tact. They have done that and more. |
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SCHERRIE PAYNE & LYNDA LAURENCE
FORMERLY OF THE SUPREMES
The Supremes, the universally acclaimed, all time favorite girl group area cultural icon for glamour, poise, style, charm, and elegance. Twelve #1 Hits, 33 top -40 hits, sales in excess of 20 million, and induction into the Rock n' Roll Hall of Fame in 1988. Scherrie Payne and Lynda Laurence's trio are the only group performing today with two genuine members of the legendary Motown recording group. In 2000 Scherrie and Lynda united with the "Supreme Diva,"Diana Ross for the Diana Ross and The Supremes "Return To Love " tour.
In 2006 Scherrie and Lynda's trio celebrated their 20th Anniversary. Noted Author, Sharon Davis recently noted "This trio is authentically keeping the legend alive!" |
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DINO
While there could only be one Dean Martin,
his youngest son, Ricci, is continuing to tour with
his exciting show called Dino, His Son Remembers,.
In his show, Ricci takes you on a walk down memory
lane, singing many of his father’s hits. Ricci
has performed his show at casinos around the world,
and Dean’s fans, young and old alike, shared
a rare opportunity to get to know Dean Martin as never
before, thru the eyes of his son. So pour yourself
a drink, sit back, and enjoy the show. |
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RICHARD IANNI
Richard Ianni can keep audiences in hysterics and then thrill them with his golden voice. The NY times wrote "He uses the colors and shadings of his voice rather than emphasizing it's ringing power".
After singing with Barbra Streisand for 2 years in "Funny Girl" he went on to appear in over 30 musicals in NY and throughout the US. His solo act he's performed in Caesar's Palace, NY's famed Algonquin and Plaza hotels and even a command performance for the Queen of Thailand.
His show has a wonderful warm Italian theme which enchants audiences of every background. His voice has been compared to Andrea Bocelli, his humor to Pat Cooper, and syndicated columnist Earl Wilson once wrote.."He could be a new Dean Martin" To quote the NY Post "The man and the evening are pure delight"
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THE SWING SISTERS
The Swing Sisters have performed on television
and radio. Their performances include national functions,
from a White House ceremony, singing for three first
ladies, to traveling across the globe promoting America.
They have appeared with Rosemary Clooney, The Tommy
Dorsey Orchestra, and with Dick Clark in a Tribute
to Bob Hope. The Swing Sisters tributes to The Andrews
Sisters and The McGuire Sisters are jam packed with
music, comedy, costumes, nostalgia., and patriotism
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JOHN TIMPANELLI
When John Timpanelli raises his voice, it's not necessarily in song - though singing is one of the things John does best. But this personable young man also has a host of famous characters lurking somewhere behind his vocal chords - characters which he does well. You will be excited to meet and watch a performer just on the verge of stardom and "fame" and realize that he possesses that inexplicable quality that will catapult him to "the top." John Timpanelli is that performer.
John has a tremendous talent both as a singer and an impressionist and has the type of good looks that elicits swoons. His acting ability is obvious and he is a very nice person. By the time he was 17, he was entertaining in Las Vegas and performing on cruise ships, at hotels, condos, dinner theatres, on radio and television. This is a performer definitely worth seeing!
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