Big Band Broadway
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The world of Broadway musicals will meet classic swing in this celebration of timeless music, with some very special guest stars.
Native New Yorker and renowned Broadway music-man, Larry Blank will lead the London Concert Orchestra along with fabulous vocalist Matt Ford through the searing rhythm of Sweet Charity and Cabaret to the blistering brass of West Side Story and many more. It’s bold, it’s brassy, it’s Broadway at its best.
Special guest stars - Martin from Spandau Ballet and Shirlie of Pepsi and Shirlie fame, have recently been recording together for the very first time, and will debut material from their new album ‘In The Swing Of It’ live at Big Band Broadway.
Commenting on the dates, Martin Kemp said, “We are extremely excited about this album and we can’t wait to appear with the impressive line-up featured in this sensational show.”
Expect music from:
Funny Girl
Guys And Dolls
Sweet Charity
Gypsy
A Chorus Line
Brigadoon
West Side Story
Gentlemen Prefer Blondes
Cabaret
Featuring
Martin Kemp
Martin has sold millions of records worldwide as part of Spandau Ballet. Martin has also released a Christmas album 'In The Swing Of It' with his wife Shirlie (of Wham fame). Martin is a huge TV personality, starring in the likes of The Krays & Eastenders. Still ever-present on TV today, Martin is also a DJ spinning 80's classics at clubs and festivals across the UK.
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Shirlie Kemp
Shirlie Kemp is an English former pop singer, who found fame in the 1980s with Wham! and as part of the duo Pepsi & Shirlie.
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Rachel Tucker
Northern Irish singer and actress who competed as one of the finalists in the BBC talent show-themed television series I'd Do Anything in 2008.
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Matt Ford
Nuneaton-born ‘Big Band Singer Of The Year’ who has performed with the Syd Lawrence Orchestra and appeared at many prestigious venues with some of the country's top orchestras.
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London Concert Orchestra
The London Concert Orchestra was founded in 1972 by Raymond Gubbay to perform in the increasing number of his concerts presented in London concert halls.
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Also Appearing
Larry Blank
Bridgewater Hall
- Lower Moseley Street
- Manchester
- M2 3WS
- Website:
- bridgewater-hall.co.uk
- Enquiries:
- 0161 907 9000
- Booking:
- 0844 907 9000
- Disabled Booking:
- 0161 907 9000
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