Old School Square to Present Nine Audience-Wowing Concerts & Shows in February
By: BWW News Desk Jan. 17, 2017
February 1 at 9 pm (Wednesday)
Jim Caruso's Cast Party
Direct from the legendary Birdland in New York City, it's the "on the road" version of Jim Caruso's Cast Party, a wildly popular weekly soiree since 2003. The Fieldhouse at Old School Square invites you to experience the Delray Beach version... a cool, cabaret night-out that begins with an unforgettable performance by Broadway veterans, Jim Caruso and Billy Stritch, followed by impromptu performances by some of South Florida's best musical theatre performers.
Location: The Fieldhouse at Old School Square
Tickets: $50 general admission
February 3-5
+ Friday at 8 pm
+ Saturday at 2 & 8 pm
+ Sunday at 2 pm
PUMP BOYS AND DINETTES
The 'Pump Boys' sell high octane on Highway 57 in Grand Ole Opry country and the 'Dinettes', Prudie and Rhetta Cupp, run the Double Cupp diner next door. Together they fashion an evening of country western songs that received unanimous raves on and off-Broadway with a Tony nomination for Best Musical. With heartbreak and hilarity, they perform on guitars, piano, bass and, yes, kitchen utensils. "Both musically and theatrically, a triumph of ensemble playing. It doesn't merely celebrate the value of friendship and life's simple pleasures, it embodies them," hails The New York Times.
Location: Crest Theatre at Old School Square
Tickets: $62 & $52
February 7 at 7:30 pm (Tuesday)
BEGINNINGS - A CHICAGO Tribute
In the fall of 2002, BEGINNINGS was born out of the love and respect for the music of one of the greatest American Rock bands of all time, CHICAGO. Forged together by a group of professional musicians, all veterans of the New York music scene, BEGINNINGS was a labor of love based on musicianship and professionalism. However, a funny thing happened on the way to Carnegie Hall... a collaboration blossomed into a non-stop musical odyssey.
Location: Crest Theatre at Old School Square
Tickets: $45 & $35
February 8 at 8 pm (Wednesday)
The Doo Wop Project
The Doo Wop Project is street corner singing -- from Bop to Pop... for a whole new generation. The show traces the evolution of Doo Wop from the classic sound of five guys singing tight harmonies on a street corner to the biggest hits on the radio today. The show takes you on a journey from foundational tunes of groups like the Crests, Belmonts and Flamingos through their influences on the sounds of Smokey Robinson, the Temptations, and the Four Seasons, all the way to Michael Jackson, Jason Mraz and Amy Winehouse. Featuring current and former stars of Broadway's smash hits Jersey Boys and Motown: The Musical and their hot band, The Doo Wop Project brings unparalleled authenticity of sound and vocal excellence to recreate, and in some cases entirely reimagine, some of the greatest music in American pop and rock history. The level of talent, artistry and ability to entertain is off the charts with this show. t's an evening of pure energy and magic, where you'll be lifted from your seat with excitement by the power and charisma of these gifted young performers.
Location: Crest Theatre at Old School Square
Tickets: $44 & $34
February 13-14 at 8 pm (Monday & Tuesday)
Defying Gravity
Debbie Gravitte, Jason Graae, Scott Coulter and John Boswell celebrate the incredible songbook of three-time, Academy Award winning composer and lyricist Stephen Schwartz, singing songs from his hit Broadway shows Pippin, Godspell, and Wicked, and the animated films Pocahontas and The Hunchback of Notre Dame.
Location: Crest Theatre at Old School Square
Tickets: $67 & $52
February 16 at 8 pm (Thursday)
The Sounds of Soul
Get ready to relive the hits of Motown and beyond, as this exciting, high-energy group unleashes superior vocals and slick dance moves powered by pure soul. The Sounds of Soul have been delighting audiences across the nation since 1996. The group is composed of six seasoned performers who have excelled as outstanding singers, dancers, and songwriters. Each member has shared the national recording spotlight driven by the power of Capital Records, Big Apple Records, and R & S Records to name but a few. The show is a combination of Motown classics mixed with some of the greatest songs of all time. Get ready to soak in the hits of The Temptations, The Four Tops, Aretha Franklin, Whitney Houston, The Supremes, Lionel Richie, Tina Turner, Barry White, and more.
Location: Crest Theatre at Old School Square
Tickets: $45 & $35
February 17-19
+ Friday at 8 pm
+ Saturday at 2 & 8 pm
+ Sunday at 2 pm
XANADU
This Tony Award-nominated, hilarious, musical adventure is about following your dreams despite the limitations others set for you. Performed by the Carbonell Award-Winning Slow Burn Theatre Co., the original hit score was composed by pop-rock legends Jeff Lynne and John Farrar. Based on the Universal Pictures' cult classic movie of the same title, which starred Olivia Newton-John and Gene Kelly, XANADU is hilarity on wheels for adults, children and anyone who has ever wanted to feel inspired. The show follows the journey of a magical and beautiful Greek muse, Kira, who descends from the heavens of Mt. Olympus to Venice Beach, California in 1980. She is on a quest to inspire a struggling artist, Sonny, to achieve the greatest artistic creation of all time - the first Roller Disco!
Location: Crest Theatre at Old School Square
Tickets: $52 & $22
February 24 at 8 pm (Friday)
The Hands of Liberace
As a versatile artist whose style encompasses a wide range of musical genres, Philip Fortenberry is a performer with an equally expansive career. He was the pianist and Associate Conductor for the Broadway musical, Rocky, where he also received the inaugural "Ghostlight Award" as Best Musician on Broadway. He was honored with the 2014 "Encore Award for Musical Excellence" presented by The Nevada School of the Arts. Fortenberry was featured as the piano double for Emmy and Golden Globe winner Michael Douglas' portrayal of Liberace in the HBO Films biopic, Behind the Candelabra. He is currently the Associate Conductor of Jersey Boys at Paris Las Vegas and was the featured artist-in-residence at the Liberace Museum, where he performed his one-man show, Liberace and Me.
Location: Crest Theatre at Old School Square
Tickets: $37 & $27
February 25 at 8 pm (Saturday)
Catch a Rising Star Comedy:
Julia Scotti
A top 10 finalist on America's Got Talent, Julia Scotti is a renowned transgender entertainer. "Hilarious, powerful, dynamic and real... like a comedy chainsaw flying through the room!" Her high-octane machine gun delivery, combined with her hilarious groundbreaking and thought provoking views on most everything have ignited a buzz across the country. Opening for Scotti is Sal "The Voice" Valentinetti, who was first seen on TV when he tried out for season 14 of American Idol. He successfully made it past the auditions but did not proceed to the live shows. On Season 11 of Americas Got Talent, Valentinetti wowed the judges and won Heidi Klum's golden buzzer. He then made it past the Semi-Finals and competed in the Final Show.
Location: Crest Theatre at Old School Square
Tickets: $67 & $47
How to Get Tickets:
Tickets for all nine concerts and shows in February 2017 can be purchased online at www.OldSchoolSquare.org or by calling the Box Office at 561.243.7922, ext. 1.
About Old School Square:
Old School Square is the center of arts & entertainment in downtown Delray Beach. Serving for over 25 years as the community's gathering place, the historic campus includes the intimate Crest Theatre (in the restored 1925 Delray High School building) the Cornell Art Museum (in the 1913 Delray Elementary building), and the Fieldhouse (c. 1925). The Pavilion, which opened in 2002, hosts outdoor concerts, shows and festivals. The Creative Arts School (located on the second floor of the Crest Theatre) offers art, photography and writing classes. Old School Square also serves as a venue for community, corporate, private and media events. For information on all programs and services, call 561-243-7922 or visit http://OldSchoolSquare.org.
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