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SUMMARY:Kristin Chenoweth - Multi-Talented Performer With  A Compassionate Heart
DESCRIPTION:Kristin Chenoweth is one of the most talented performers in America. She is also one of the nicest people ever to become a major star in show business. Her life story is as unexpected as her talent is overwhelming. \nLeo Durocher famously said “Nice guys finish last. He obviously never heard of Kristin Chenoweth. CLICK HERE to read about Kristin’s charity. \n \nKristin Chenoweth is a Tony award-winning Broadway star whose name on a marquee sells a lot of tickets. On television\, \n \nshe has won raves and an Emmy award with roles as diverse as a lovesick waitress and a presidential press advisor. Her recordings have been enormously popular and her concerts have sold out in both the USA and Europe. Kristin Chenoweth singing voice has been referred to by some as “the voice of the century.” She can bring down the house with a Broadway show tune\, but also sing pop\, Opera\, country\, and pretty much any style of music you can name. While the movies have not been as successful a medium for her\, she has appeared in a number of good films and her comic timing\, wacky voice and stunning good looks would seem to suggest that movie success is just a matter of time. \nOn a personal level\, Kristin Chenoweth is a very compassionate Christian who is proud and open when it comes to discussing her faith. She’s been a lightning rod for some conservative Christians because she openly favors gay marriage and argues against hatred\, intolerance\, or bigotry of any kind. She also has a reputation for being one of the kindest and most considerate people in the entertainment business. On several occasions\, although we’ve never met\, she has gone out of her way to do favors for me that I have reinforced her reputation for being one of the most genuine stars working today. \nIn this multimedia presentation you will be dazzled by her talent\, fascinated by her life story\, and inspired  by her personality. She is a woman to admire! \n  \nPLEASE NOTE – THIS EVENT IS FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!  IT WILL BE HOSTED BY THE ALGONQUIN LIBRARY\, WHO REQUEST RESERVATIONS BE MADE \n  \nFREE FOOD WILL BE PROVIDED!!!! \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/chenoweth-sb-2/
LOCATION:Clarendale Of Algonquin\, 2001 W Algonquin Rd\, Algonquin\, IL\, 60102
CATEGORIES:Cultural History
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SUMMARY:Holiday Inn The Irving Berlin Musical
DESCRIPTION:Come and celebrate the holidays with the music of the incomparable Irving Berlin! \n “Holiday Inn” is a brand-new stage adaptation of the timeless 1942 Irving Berlin omnibus musical movie. That classic film starred Fred Astaire and Bing Crosby. The original “Holiday Inn” movie\, from Paramount Productions\, gloriously featured some of Irving Berlin’s best holiday-themed songs. The unforgettable score included\, “White Christmas\,”  “Easter Parade” “What Are You Doing New Year’s Eve\,” & “Happy Holidays \nThe original film\, while wonderful\, is also problematic. It features a cringe-worthy blackface number\, a few songs that are just duds\, and a few racial stereotypes that are just awful. These elements can make the film hard to watch – and harder still to introduce to young audiences/ \nIn 2016\, Broadway showcased a brand new\, reimagined stage version of Holiday Inn!  In this fast-moving and music filled presentation\, will examine the backstory of both the film and the “new Irving Berlin” musical. As a special treat will see rare clips of the Broadway production. The musical’s producers kept the original premise\, dropped the blackface (thank heavens!) axed the poor songs and added other great Irving Berlin melodies including “Heat Wave” and “Cheek To Cheek.” This reimagined musical is a total delight!  Join us to celebrate Irving Berlin and “Holiday Inn!” \nIf you are a fan of Irving Berlin\, Broadway musicals\, or you just want to smile and soak up the holiday spirit\, you definitely do not want to miss this presentation! \nIMPORTANT NOTE: Please contact the venue to register – registration is required!
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/holiday-inn-4/
LOCATION:Niles Senior Center\, 999 Civic Center Drive\, Niles\, IL\, 60714\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cultural History
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SUMMARY:Irving Berlin
DESCRIPTION:Irving Berlin has often been called the most quintessentially American songwriter of all time. This is high praise for anyone – especially for an uneducated young immigrant from Russia who came to America not speaking a word of English. \nAs with so many immigrants\, Irving Berlin came to love this country with a deep and abiding passion. He never lost his sense of gratitude to the USA!  But Irving Berlin’s music is much more important  than just the unforgettable anthem “God Bless America.”  \nOver the course of a 60-year career\, Irving Berlin wrote more than 1500 songs. While many are forgotten\, his best work stands among the best work ever written for the movies and the Broadway stage.   \nWhen Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers were dancing “Cheek to Cheek\,”  they were dancing to Irving Berlin’s music. When soldiers lamented “Oh\, How I Hate to Get up in the Morning\,” they were singing Irving Berlin. On Christian holidays\, people saying “White Christmas” or  “Easter Parade.”  I wonder how many of those people remembered that the songs were written by a Jewish man who celebrated neither Easter nor Christmas! \nThe very long life and sixty-year career of the great Irving Berlin\, from “Alexander’s Ragtime Band” to  “Annie Get Your Gun” is one of the most fascinating stories of American popular culture history. I can’t wait to share with you in this wonderful multimedia presentation.
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