Monday, February 6, 2012

news article: Musical Theatre LA to Present Gala Concert of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

On February 15 at the historic Saban Theatre in Beverly Hills for one night only renowned Musical Theatre of Los Angeles will present a benefit Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat: In Concert!
Starring as Joseph will be  Broadway sensation David Burnham, who appeared in the national tour as Joseph, and special guest TV and film star Lorenzo Lamas will make a rare stage appearance as Pharaoh. They will be backed by a full-size Broadway orchestra and a 60 member youth choir. Joseph will be directed by Mark Rozzano with musical direction by Greg Haake, choreography and musical staging by Jim Borstelmann and Colette Brandenburg. James Lent serves as assistant musical director and Jonas Sills as youth vocal director and associate producer.

Not content with remounting traditional Broadway musicals traditionally, Musical Theatre of Los Angeles (MTLA), under the artistic direction of Bonnie McMahan - who along side Aaron Jacobs is co-executive producing this event - have consistently striven to bring extraordinary values and fresh perspectives to each musical they produce. Both popular and critical successes in the past have included Blood Brothers, West Side Story, Cabaret and their most recent production of Chess, a spectacular musical event, also in concert, which was extended multiple times in 2010 and played to SRO audiences, every performance. From top to bottom MTLA is committed to creating the best musical theatre in LA. It prides itself in always presenting  the best actors as well as a top-notch behind the scenes creative team.
David Burnham
Lorenzo Lamas



The Honorary Host Committee for Joseph include such luminaries as Jack and Lindy Groban, Kristin Chenoweth, Bryan Cranston, Sally Struthers, Judy Norton, and Nia Vardalos among others. On Wednesday the 15th there will be a special technicolor red carpet arrival at the Saban at 6: 30 pm, followed by the concert at 8:00 pm, and then assisting Josh Groban's Find Your Light Foundation, there will follow a very special VIP Post Concert Event, which will include the participation of Swing Dames, the MTLA dancers and Sons of August. 

Tickets: Orchestra: $100; Mezzanine: $70; Balcony: $25.
VIP Tickets (includes show, post-reception, hosted bar and food): $150
 LOCATION: Saban Theatre, 8440 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills, CA 90211

*Cocktail Attire Required




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