Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra Announces 2011 Pops Series to Include Sandi Patty

2011-12 ISO Pops Series Schedule at the Palladium

Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra Presents Six Printing Partners Pops Series Concerts at the Palladium in 2011-12 Season

INDIANAPOLIS – In its effort to bring more symphonic music and world premiere productions to communities throughout Indiana, the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra announced today that it will present six of its 2011-2012 Printing Partners Pops Series concerts on Sunday evenings at the Palladium at The Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel, Indiana. These six productions will complement the ISO’s existing Pops Series that will be performed at the Hilbert Circle Theatre on Fridays and Saturdays.

Do You Hear the People Sing?

Sunday, October 9, 7:30 p.m.

Jack Everly, Conductor

The ISO and Principal Pops Conductor Jack Everly will be joined by a talented cast to perform many favorites by famed duo Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg, the composers of Broadway hit musicals such as Les Misérables and Miss Saigon, in an original Pops concert-stage production.

Rodgers and Hammerstein at the Movies

Sunday, November 6, 7:30 p.m.

Jack Everly, Conductor

The ISO will take popsaudiences on a nostalgic journey to the Golden Age of Hollywood with many timeless classics from the Silver Screen written by Rodgers and Hammerstein, including songs from Oklahoma, The King and I, South Pacific, Carousel and The Sound of Music that will be accented by the original scenes from the movies projected onto a large screen above the musicians.

“Hello, Dolly!” Starring Sandi Patty

Sunday, January 15, 7:30 p.m.

Jack Everly, Conductor

Sandi Patty, Vocalist

Gary Beach, Vocalist

The ISO will create a new concert-stage production of the timeless Broadway musical Hello, Dolly! starring Sandi Patty as Dolly Gallagher Levi and Gary Beach as Horace Vandergelder.

SPECTRUM: The Magic of Motown

Sunday, February 19, 7:30 p.m.

Jack Everly, Conductor

SPECTRUM, Vocal Quartet

The ISO and vocal quartet SPECTRUM pay tribute to the many artists and groups from Motown — from the Platters and the Temptations to Boyz 2 Men.

Rocky Mountain High: A Tribute to John Denver

Sunday, March 11, 7:30 p.m.

Richard Kaufman, Conductor

Jim Curry, Vocalist and Guitar

Acclaimed tribute artist Jim Curry and the ISO celebrate American singer/songwriter, John Denver. With timeless hits such as “Rocky Mountain High,” “Take Me Home, Country Roads,” “Thank God I’m a Country Boy” and “Annie’s Song,” Denver’s legendary spirit and bittersweet country sentiment live on.

Chapter 6: The Titans of Tight Harmony

Sunday, June 10, 7:30 p.m.

Jack Everly, Conductor

Chapter 6, A Cappella Sextet

Renowned a cappella sextet Chapter 6 blends vocal jazz and pop with upbeat energy in repertoire ranging from Stevie Wonder to George Gershwin. They join the ISO for the premiere of this original Symphonic Pops Consortium production written especially for them.

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Beef and Boards-Hello Dolly

Hello Dolly, like a favorite pair of well-worn jeans, or a comfort food, gives you the warm fuzzies and bring back great memories. Now playing at Beef and Boards, 9301 N. Michigan Road, it reminds me of all the musical classics I have enjoyed over the years, the fun, frivolity and, of course, singing and dancing.

When Dolly Levi, portrayed by Iris Lieberman, sets her sights, and matchmaking skills, on wealthy widower Horace Vandergelder, played by Mark Goetzinger, the hilarity ensues.
Lieberman and Goetzinger are well matched, especially during the fast-paced restaurant Harmonia, scenes. Their rapid-fire interaction, ripe with frustration on tight-fisted Vandergelder's part and full of doubletalk on Levi's side, are the best parts of the show.

Having included in the cast two of my favorite Indy actors, made this show even more enjoyable.
Goetzinger, A Christmas Carol, Treasure Island, is a solid, subtle, quiet talent showcasing his vocals impressively with It Takes a Woman, and So Long Dearie. I was impressed by Goetzinger the first time I caught him, at IRT, opposite another of my Indy favorites, Charles Goad in The Fantasticks. I make a point of seeing any show he is in, making him a "Destination Actor."

John Vessels, whom I have crowed about since I first encountered him in B&B's Smoke on the Mountain trilogy, is truly a treasure for the audience and the theater. Never out of character, Vessels gives every ounce of marvelous ability he can, and brought delicious energy to the various roles he portrayed, including Judge and waiters' captain, Rudolph. He is also a "Destination Actor."


What is that, you ask? It's a term I use to describe the actors that we, as theater and movie attendees, search for in a casting list. When we see they are in a particular show, we make a point of going to see it; they are our destination. We benefit from their performance and the actor directly influences positively to the show's bottom line. Everyone is a winner.

Beef and Boards is celebrating 30 successful years under the guidance of owner, Doug Stark. Hello Dolly proves Stark knows exactly what his audience wants.

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*Photos courtesy of Julie Curry Photography, www.juliecurryphotography.com
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