PHANTOM Las Vegas' Morbitt Sings For CA St. Event During Inaugural in D.C.

On January 18, the California State Society will hold the Presidential Inaugural Luncheon & Fashion Show at The Ritz Carlton in Washington, D.C. Larry Wayne Morbitt, who plays the principle role of Ubaldo Piangi in Phantom - The Las Vegas Spectacular at The Venetian Resort-Hotel-Casino, will have the honor of singing the national anthem, as well as "This is the Moment,"from the Broadway musical, Jekyll & Hyde. California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger will be in attendance and President-elect Barack Obama is expected to attend as well.

Larry Wayne Morbitt joined the Las Vegas version of Phantom over three years ago directly from the Broadway Phantom production where he performed the role of Piangi for seven years. He started his career as a backup singer at NBC and has performed with opera companies and symphonies throughout the country.

His musical theater credits include The Music Man, Fiddler on the Roof, Trial by Jury and The Merry Widow. However, most of his career has been in the area of special events and conventions where he sings his solo concerts.

In recent months his newest CD, Larry Wayne Morbitt, has been released.

Further information may be found at www.larrywayne.com.