Ford Amphitheatre (Hollywood, CA)
Under the musical direction of Nigel Wright (Phantom of the Opera and American Idol), The Wonderful Wizard of Song is a multi-media, family-friendly tribute to legendary composer Harold Arlen (The Wizard of Oz, "Let's Fall In Love," "Stormy Weather") under the stars at the Ford Amphitheatre. The performers for the evening will include a filmed tribute by Tony Bennett, the talents of Arlen's son, saxophonist Sam Arlen, Vegas mainstager George Bugatti's Three Crooners and a 12-piece orchestra. This tribute is a "must see" for lovers of Broadway, film and classic, timeless music.
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The last date listed for The Wonderful Wizard of Song: The Harold Arlen Centennial Celebration was Saturday June 3, 2006 / 8:00pm. (view all dates)
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The 1241-seat outdoor Ford Amphitheatre is set against a backdrop of cypresses and chaparral in the Hollywood Hills. It is relatively intimate: no patron is more than 96 feet away from the stage. Music, dance, film, theatre and family events are presented during the summer months. The Ford Amphitheatre Season is a program of the Los Angeles County Arts Commission.
<p>As Simon Cowell's ll Divo is striking a chord with The "Desperate Housewives" across America and selling out arenas, former “American Idol” producer and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical partner Nigel Wright is now at the helm of a new show, which stars the latest incarnation of the "male supergroup," George Bugatti’s Three Crooners. </p>
<p>Bringing a fresh, updated look and sound to the most classic standards of all time, this all American trio will make their world premiere in a tribute to the great composer of The Wizard of Oz.</p>
<p>Under the musical supervision of Nigel Wright (who in addition to “American Idol,” was Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical partner for more than 12 years), The Three Crooners have revived some of Arlen’s greatest songs, launching them into the 21st century with an attitude and flair that already has industry insiders talking. </p>
<p>Corralled by jazz singer/pianist, George Bugatti (38) the Three Crooners are; Alistair Tober (25), Johnny K (30) and Bugatti. The protégé of the late Steve Allen and the great Tony Bennett, Bugatti went on a worldwide search for the two best, undiscovered crooners in the biz. Little did he know, he would find them right in his back yard. Just as Steve Allen and Tony Bennett took him under their wing, he is now doing the same for Tober and Johnny K.</p>
<p>Bugatti was looking for "All American" singers to celebrate the only two art forms that are indigenous to America. Jazz and Crooning. With Alistar being a longshoreman, Johnny a surfer from LA and Bugatti himself a Brooklyn boy, he seems to have accomplished that. </p>
<p>Singer and actor Alistair Tober has been featured on “The O.C.,” in the film Spiderman 2 as well many regional theater productions including Jesus Christ Superstar and Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. At 25 years old, his potential as a performer and personality in boundless. </p>
<p>Johnny K, who along with Tober is a Southern California native, has sung with the Los Angeles Opera Company, California Boys Choir and has performed extensively in the U.S. and abroad since the age of 4. He has also produced and engineered albums for the likes of Rod Stewart, Steve Tyrell along with many others. </p>
<p>While their stage chemistry and vitality is indeed reminiscent of the Rat Pack, their singing is almost as pure as old blue eyes himself. In the coming tribute at the Ford, which will also tour nationally later this year, Arlen-penned songs like “That Old Black Magic,” “One For My Baby One More For The Road,” “Stormy Weather” shine with sex appeal and stunning three part harmonies only to be complimented by each crooner’s Hollywood good looks, humorous banter and unbeatable charisma. </p>
<p>The tribute at the Ford in June will include an onscreen tribute by Tony Bennett, the talents of Arlen’s son, Sam Arlen and co-producer of “The Wonderful Wizard of Song,” The Three Crooners and the Sam Arlen Orchestra, Bookended by stories that take the audience from the Cotton Club in Harlem through Arlen’s Hollywood years to the Broadway stage, the show will feature more than 20 of Arlen’s most treasured songs including “Over the Rainbow,” “Let’s Fall In Love,” “The Man That Got Away,” “Come Rain or Come Shine,” “Get Happy,” “I’ve Got The World On A String” and many, many more. </p>
<p>The stage will be adorned by 6 by 8 foot revolving movie posters from the original motion pictures, Let’s Fall In Love, A Star Is Born and of course, The Wizard of Oz. Also featuring never before seen manuscripts, memorabilia and footage provided courtesy of Sam Arlen, the tribute is a must see for lovers of Broadway, Film and classic, timeless music.
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