2011-2012 Orchestra POPS! Series

Steven Reineke, Principal POPS! Conductor

 

October 29, 2011  
AMERICAN SONGBOOK  
Starring Tony DeSare  
Steven Reineke, conductor  
A star player in the New York cabaret circuit, Tony DeSare is taking the entertainment world by storm with his smooth crooner style and is often compared to Michael Bublé and Harry Connick, Jr.  This concert features the music of George Gershwin, Cole Porter, Johnny Mercer and Irving Berlin. Take a retro-hip trip to the days when the Rat Pack were American royalty!

 

Visit www.TonyDeSare.com to learn more about this 2009 Downbeat Critics Poll “Rising Star”.

 

December 3 & 4, 2011  
HOLIDAY CELEBRATION  
Starring Kristine Reese and Billy Tighe  
Steven Reineke, conductor  
The LBSO’s traditional Holiday Celebration changes every year, but you can rest assured it will be a first class presentation of holiday favorites on a grand scale! Featuring hot young talent from Broadway, the Southern California Master Chorale, the Southern California Children’s Chorus, professional dancers, and a visit from Santa Claus. Get yourself in the mood for the holidays with some family-friendly fun for all.

 

February 25, 2012  
LERNER AND LOEWE  
With Susan Egan, Chad Johnson and Christopher Johnstone  
Steven Reineke, conductor  
Starring Susan Egan, Chad Johnson, and Christopher Johnstone  
Alan Jay Lerner and Frederick Loewe collaborated on some of the best Broadway musicals of all time, like My Fair Lady, Camelot, Gigi and Brigadoon. With your Long Beach Symphony Orchestra under the baton of Steven Reineke, these Broadway stars will give a fresh, retro-hip take on these tried-and-true hits.  
www.SusanEgan.net  
www.ChadAJohnsonTenor.com  
www.TopherStone.com

 

March 24, 2012  
MICHAEL CAVANAUGH IN CONCERT: THE SONGS OF ELTON JOHN AND MORE…  
Steven Reineke, conductor  
The star of the Broadway hit musical Movin’ Out, Michael Cavanaugh had the Long Beach Arena singing and dancing in the aisles in 2010 with his evening of Billy Joel songs.  He’ll bring that same youthful energy and incredible talent to another memorable evening of songs from the iconic Elton John (and more…including hits by Chicago, Paul McCartney and The Eagles, to name a few) when he brings his band to town to join forces with the Long Beach Symphony Orchestra. The best way to guarantee the best seats is to subscribe now!  
www.MichaelCavanaugh.com

 

May 12, 2012  
JUDY GARLAND 50th ANNIVERSARY CARNEGIE HALL CONCERT  
Starring Michele Ragusa  
Michael Berkowitz, guest conductor  
This concert is a song-for-song recreation of Judy Garland’s memorable 1961 concert, often described as “the greatest night in show business history”.  Michele Ragusa returns to perform with the LBSO in a vibrant revival of this historic concert, which includes such songs as Come Rain or Come Shine, That's Entertainment, Rock-a-Bye Your Baby With a Dixie Melody, Chicago, You Made Me Love You and Garland's signature, Over the Rainbow.  
www.MicheleRagusa.com  
www.berkmusic.com

 

 

 
 
All programs subject to change