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Greetings!
Susan Egan has invited the cast of the Whittier College production of "Hairspray to join her on stage for a few numbers at Friday's concert. I was in the theatre when they were rehearsing today and they really looked and sounded great! If you haven't purchased tickets, they are still available, so come on down.
In other news, we have added the latest edition of our popular "Insided Latin Jazz" series, so keep reading to see all the great performances we have to offer. |
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Broadway & Film Star
Susan Egan 
DATE: Friday, January 10, 2014
TIME: 8:00 p.m.
TICKETS: $25.00; Students & Seniors $20.00
MORE: On Broadway, she headlined as Thoroughly Modern Millie, won critical acclaim as "Sally Bowles" inCabaret, starred in Triumph of Love and State Fair, and most notably, received Tony Award and Drama Desk nominations for "Best Actress" as the original "Belle" in Disney's Beauty and the Beast. Regionally, Egan starred alongside Carol Burnett in Putting It Together, Tommy Tune in the national tour of Bye, Bye Birdie, reprised her role of "Belle" for the Los Angeles premiere of Beauty and the Beast, and developed works at Yale Rep, Baltimore Center Stage, South Coast Rep, and the Mark Taper Forum.
Some film credits include: 13 Going on 30, Gotta Kick It Up, Man of the Century (Slamdance Award), Death and Texas (Slamdance /Seattle Film Festivals), The Almost Guys (HBO Comedy/Boston Film Festivals), Meet Market (Sarasota Film Festival), and more.
In Animation, Susan voiced the characters of "Meg" in Disney's Hercules, "Lin" in the Academy Award-winning Spirited Away, "Gina" in Porco Rosso, and "Angel" in Lady and the Tramp II. She spent two seasons on television with the WB's Nikki, and has appeared on HOUSE, NUMB3RS, NYPD Blue, Arli$$, Drew Carey, Party of Five, Great Performances, movies for ABC, CBS, and Disney Channel, and more.
 | | Susan Egan - "Nina Doesn't Care" (Official Video) |
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Aloha Concert Series
The Makaha Sons 
DATE: Saturday, January 18, 2014
TIME: 3:00 & 8:00 p.m.
TICKETS: $45.00*
MORE:The
The Makaha Sons have committed themselves to perpetuating traditional Hawaiian music throughout Hawai'i and the World. In 1976 the Makaha Sons of Ni'ihau began its professional career with five members as an opening act in a small nightclub known as "Uptown Yokos." Throughout the years the group has reorganized several times; from members seeking other professional careers, to the untimely passing of two key members of the original group. The Sons are currently a duo, consisting of members Louis "Moon" Kauakahi on 6-string guitar and Jerome Koko on 12-string guitar.
Today, the Makaha Sons, considered to be one of Hawai'i's premiere Hawaiian musical groups, continue to perpetuate that vibrant sound, full and rich with harmonies that only they can create. Their incomparable vocal arrangements and delightful stage presence filled with comical antics have won the hearts of thousands of fans worldwide.
 | | Hawaiian musicians Makaha Sons perform "I'll Remember You" by Kui Lee |
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Inside Latin Jazz
Orestes Vilato 
DATE: Tuesday, January 21, 2014
TIME: 8:00 p.m.
TICKETS: $FREE
MORE: The Inside Latin Jazz series continues to offer fascinating and penetrating onstage interviews with leading Latin Jazz artists. Moderated by flute soloist and Professor at Whittier College, Danilo Lozano, this is something every lover of music will not want to miss.
Born in Camag�ey, Cuba in 1944, multi-percussionist Orestes Vilat� is one of the most influential figures in the world of Latin percussion. His unique style on the Cuban timbales is one of the most emulated in the genre, and his artistry has graced the stage and recording studios with a Who's Who of musical legends, from Aretha Franklin to Carlos Santana.
As a pioneer of the East Coast Salsa phenomenon, Vilat� played a seminal role with such musical institutions and artists as the Fania All Stars, Ray Barretto, Rub�n Blades, Celia Cruz, Johnny Pacheco and many others. After 25 years in New York, Orestes found new musical opportunities in Northern California as a member of the Santana band, forging a road into the Latin Rock genre, and as a result, his virtuoso percussion work would become a main fixture with numerous national and international artists, covering a range of styles from authentic Cuban music to Latin jazz, Salsa, Rock and beyond
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Guitar Masters
Muriel Anderson & Tierra Negra 
DATE: Thursday, January 23, 2014
TIME: 8:00 p.m.
TICKETS: $25.00*; Students & Seniors $20.00*
MORE: Their love of music and life is infectious, met by standing ovations at every show. The story unfolds in the music of how their meeting in a castle in Germany led to the recording of their New World Flamenco CD and subsequent 50-show USA tours. America's award-winning guitarist & harp-guitarist Muriel Anderson teams up with Germany's famed duo Tierra Negra (Leo Henrichs and Raughi Ebert). Their unique sound and energy has been capturing the hearts of audiences across genres and across the globe.
 | | Muriel Anderson & Tierra Negra - "Cloud Cover" [1080p HD] |
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We've been having some issues with the ticketing software, but I think I've got them solved. Where's some wood to knock on? . Thank you for your patience, Ron |
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Box Office
The Ruth B. Shannon Center for the Performing Arts,
Whittier College
*There will be a $1.00 energy surcharge added to all tickets.
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