Tonight - Friday, October 22nd at 9:00 pm Sidney Myer hosts the final performance of the special concert / benefits of "Bewitched, The Songs of Rodgers and Hart" at The Triad Theatre 158 West 72nd Street NYC by The Philhallmonic Society. Bewitched is directed and arranged by Phil Hall, and is staged by Broadway dancer and choreographer Mark Santoro. The Philhallmonic Society delivers an unforgettable musical experience of the highest caliber. The first concert in this program series was SRO. Make your reservations now. Tickets are only $20 for general admission* and $30 for premium seating* with a two drink minimum (cash only at the theatre). http://www.smarttix.com/show.aspx?EID=&showCode=BEW0&BundleCode *fees and taxes apply. http://www.triadnyc.com/event_spotlight.php?fromCalendar=true&eventID=1393
Philhallmonic members participating for the concert this evening are:
Sumayya Ali, Karen Arlington,
Mary Lou Barber, Dolly Ellen Friedman, Jani Gerard,
Phil Hall, Wendy Kelly,
Valerie Lemon Rendon, Robin Manning,
Linda Sue Moshier,
Mary Anne Prevost,
Rachael Robbins, Amanda Serra, Diana Silva, & Erika Smith.
Under the leadership of
Phil Hall, The Philhallmonic Society is a bevy of beautiful Broadway, cabaret and classical singers who contribute their talents to support humanitarian causes. They sing their hearts out to send a message which is all too often forgotten: it is never too late to follow your passion, and, by doing so, find fulfillment and help others. For over the past year, these multi-talented ladies have been performing free of charge at various charitable organizations from The Actors Fund Home to The Salvation Army residence. The Philhallmonic Society's ensemble of alluring ladies will inspire you with their rich feminine energy and dynamic performances. The talented singers of the Philhallmonic Society will entrance you with the clever, emotional lyrics of
Lorenz Hart and the magnificent melodies of
Richard Rodgers, featuring an array of songs from Broadway's favorite shows of that era. www.thephilhallmonicsociety.org
Phil Hall for the better part of his career has been a conductor and musical director. He composed the score for "Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde" (
Paper Mill Playhouse, Santa Barbara Civic Light Opera, Kansas City Starlight Theatre and North Shore Music Theatre). He vocally arranged Sophisticat
Ed Ellington, at
Carnegie Hall for
Erich Kunzel and the Cincinnati Pops. He was a vocal arranger for "Some Enchanted Evening"-a revue of Rodgers and Hammerstein songs. His arrangements have been published by
Warner Brothers' Music and others. On Broadway, he conducted "Play Me A Country Song" and was associate conductor for the Broadway revival of "Mame", starring
Angela Lansbury. Phil has been a conductor/musical director, at The Kennedy Center, St. Louis MUNY,
Michigan Opera Theatre,
Paper Mill Playhouse, Atlanta's Theater of the Stars, Houston's Theatre Under The Stars, Seattle's
Fifth Avenue Theatre, Kansas City Starlight and Indianapolis' Starlight Theatre in projects as varied as the Yeston/Kopit "Phantom"; "Side By Side By Sondheim"; "Sayonara"; "The Wizard of Oz"; "The Merry Widow"; "42nd Street" and "The Desert Song". He appeared in "Show Boat", which aired on PBS' Great Performances series. He appeared in the
Mira Sorvino-produced,
Griffin Dunne-directed film, "Lisa Picard Is Famous". Phil has worked with
Lily Tomlin,
Tommy Tune,
Nanette Fabray,
Phyllis Diller,
Nancy Marchand,
Madeline Kahn,
Judy Kaye,
Donna McKechnie,
Gregory Hines,
Nancy Dussault, and
Teri Hatcher to name a few.
The Philhallmonic Society depends on the generosity of others who believe in their efforts to sing so others can soar. They are a 501(c)(3) organization so the donations are tax deductible. If you would like to donate by mail, please send your check or money order to The Philhallmonic Society Foundation, 303 Fifth Avenue, Suite 514, New York, New York 10016.
