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On May 4, 2012 we attended Press Night of “Hairspray” at the Westchester Broadway Theatre.  Set in the 1960’s when integration of the races was not permitted in social settings, Hairspray brings music dancing and comedy to bring this era to life.  You can’t help but be taken in by the vibrant colors of the set and the soulful sounds.
Tracy Turnblad played by Erin McCracken, a bigger boned girl has dreams of dancing on the “Corny Collins Show.”  She yearns to meet the dreamy Link Larkin played by Tripp Hampton.  In a turn of events, Tracy is chosen to be on the Corny Collins Show.  Her spitfire personality shakes everything up as she brings integration to the Corny Collins Show.  Instead of having “Negro Day” one day per month, Tracy makes it that way everyday.
Another actor who stood out to us on the stage was “Seaweed” played by Elgin Giles.  He brought some quick moves, a nice voice, and great energy to the stage.
Hairspray is a lot of fun.  Families can bring their teens to watch and enjoy the music, plus enjoy a nice dinner we had and recommend the eggplant.  Hairspray will be at the Westchester Broadway Theatre until June 3rd.  Call (914) 592-2222 for tickets.

HAIRSPRAY
Music by Marc Shaiman

Lyrics by Scott Wittman and Marc Shaiman

Book by Mark O’Donnell and Thomas Meehan

Directed and Choreographed by Richard Stafford

Musical Direction by Leo P. Carusone

May 3 – June 3, 2012
Press Opening May 4, 2012

Starring Erin McCracken and Tad Wilson

Based on the film written and directed by John Waters, Hairspray is a musically rockin’ story which takes place in 1962 Baltimore, Maryland, where the ’50s are out and change is in the air. Loveable, plump teenager, Tracy Turnblad’s dream is to dance on The Corny Collins Show, a local TV dance program. But how can she hold her own with the cool, sleek girls on Corny’s show? Tracy is encouraged by her oversized mother, joke-shop-owning father, and dorky friend Penny, and inspired by the dancing of the black kids at her school. When Tracy wins a role on the show, she becomes a celebrity overnight. She competes for Miss Teenage Hairspray and the love of heartthrob Link Larkin, beats out the preening princess, Amber Von Tussle, and succeeds in integrating the TV show’s dance floor. Let the civil rights revolution begin!

The Winner of 8 Tony Awards including Best Musical, Hairspray features a heart pounding score of such favorites as “Welcome to the 60s,” “Good Morning, Baltimore,” “Mama, I’m a Big Girl Now” and “You Can’t Stop the Beat.”

Starring Erin McCracken as the unstoppable Tracy and Tad Wilson, is donning his heels to play Edna Turnblad. Bruce Rebold is appearing as Wilbur, Kara Dombrowski as Amber, Ann Van Cleave as scheming villain, Velma Von Tussle, Pat McRoberts as Corny Collins, Stacie Gogo as Penny, Tripp Hampton as Link, Inga Ballard as Motormouth, Elgin Giles as Seaweed, and Sydni Beaudoin as Little Inez,

The Ensemble features: Tamala Baldwin, Dianna Barger, Sabrina Bradley, Scott Calagno, Fatye, Dana Glaus, Mia Michelle McClain, Joe Moeller, Nick Nelson,Terry Palasz, Paul Sabala, Madison Turner, Kistopher Stanley Ward, and Correy West.

The production is Directed and choreographed by WBT favorite, Richard Stafford, who had been at the helm for several WBT productions including Beauty & The Beast, Gypsy and Singin’ In The Rain. The Musical Director is Leo Carusone, the Associate Director/Choreographer is Jonathan Stahl, Set & Costumes designed and constructed by Michael Bottari and Ron Case. Set Coordinator is Steve Loftus, Costume Coordinator is Gail Baldoni, Hair/Wig Design is by Gerard Kelly, Lighting Design is by Andrew Gmoser, Sound Design by Jonathan Hatton. Production Stage Manager is Victor Lukas and the Assistant Stage Manager is Ron Rogell. Properties are by Grumpy’s Props.

Ticket Prices: Dinner & Show range between $52.00 and $75.00 PLUS TAX depending on the performance chosen. Beverage Service & Gratuities are not included in the ticket price. Discounts are available for children, students, and senior citizens at selected performances. Also check the Website for On-going Special Offers! More news at: www.BroadwayTheatreBlog.com.

Show Times: Wednesday & Thursday Matinees: Lunch: 11:30am &. Show: 1pm.

Thursday, Friday and Saturday Evenings: Dinner: 6:30pm. & Show: 8pm

Sunday Matinees: Lunch: 12pm &. Show: 1:30pm.

Sunday Evenings: Dinner: 5:30pm. & Show: 7pm

Reservations: Call (914)-592-2222. Also at: www.BroadwayTheatre.com

Group Reservations: Discounts for Groups of 20 or More: Call 592-2225.

Luxury Boxes: Call 592-8730. For private parties of 6 to 22. Enjoy dining and theatre in an elegant private box. Additional features include an expanded dinner menu, hot and cold hors d’oeuvres, private powder room, and Luxury Box reserved parking. Additional cost, call for details.

WBT Mainstage:

George M. 6/7/12- 7/1/12

The Music Man 7/5/12 – 7/29/12

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee 8/2/12 – 8/26/12

Can Can 8/30/12 – 10/7/12

Fiddler On The Roof 10/11/12 – 11/25/12

Check out our website: www.BroadwayTheatre.com

Based on the widely popular movie Legally Blonde, the musical is coming to the Westchester Broadway Theatre! When Sorority girl, Elle Woods gets dumped, she decides to get “serious” to win her boyfriend, Warner

Huntington III back. He is off to college to study law and wants a girlfriend who will be able to support him in his chosen career. Elle, an underestimated blonde who doesn’t take “no” for an answer, puts down the credit cards, hits the books, and with doggie Bruiser in tow, she sets out to go where no Delta Nu has gone before: Harvard Law. She discovers the true power behind being legally blonde, and proves that being true to yourself never goes out of style. This seven-time Tony Award-nominated musical is an all-singing, all-dancing, feel good musical comedy that proves that being true to yourself never goes out of style. Get ready to take a trip with Elle Woods to Harvard!

Legally Blonde is playing on the main stage from March 29 – April 29, 2012.

Show Times: Wednesday & Thursday Matinees: Lunch: 11:30am &. Show: 1pm. Thursday, Friday and Saturday Evenings: Dinner: 6:30pm. & Show: 8pm Sunday Matinees: Lunch: 12pm &. Show: 1:30pm. Sunday Evenings: Dinner: 5:30pm. & Show: 7pm

Ticket Prices: Dinner & Show range between $52.00 and $75.00 PLUS TAX depending on the performance chosen. Beverage Service & Gratuities are not included in the ticket price. Discounts are available for children, students, and senior citizens at selected performances. Also check the Website for On-going Special Offers! More news at: www.BroadwayTheatreBlog.com

Reservations: Call (914)-592-2222. You can also purchase Broadway Dinner Theatre Tickets Online.

Awesome opportunity for Drew Seeley fans!

Feeling the Vibe is giving away autographed Drew Seeley photos to 5 lucky winners. Enter to win by filling out your name and email address in the form below.  Winners will be notified by email!

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Emmy nominated recording artist Drew Seeley is kicking 2012 off with a bang.  He is lending not only his talents but his time to a very special cause.  Drew participated in the Donate a Song Project to grant the wish of a very special girl.

Brooke Shockley, a 14 year old cancer patient at John Hopkins Children’s Center was paired up with Drew this past July, who happens to be her favorite artist.  He happily lent his time and musical talents to create a song in Brooke’s honor.  “I’m lucky to be able to inspire people with doing what I love,” Drew said.  After a Skype session over the summer, Brooke got off the computer and said “That was the best 9 minutes and 44 seconds of my life.”

After the song was written, Drew flew to the John Hopkins Children’s Center in Baltimore, Maryland to play his new song for Brooke.  The song motivated her to stay inspired and strong throughout this journey she is going through.  A music video was created from the performance he gave at the hospital.  Watch the Drew Seeley Fly Music Video.

Drew is the very first artist to write a song for the Donate a Song Project.  This organization was co-founded by a 19 year old Princeton student, Leora Friedman when she was only a junior in high school.  This program aims to inspire celebrities to write an original song for their followers who have fallen seriously ill.

100% of the proceeds will be donated to the pediatric oncology research team at the John Hopkins Children’s Center and will inspire people all over the world.

Purchase Drew Seeley’s new song “Fly” on itunes

‘S Wonderful has begun at the Westchester Broadway Dinner Theatre! The all singing, all dancing musical, featuring over 42 songs by the beloved Gershwin Brothers, including “Someone to Watch Over Me,” “I’ve Got Rhythm,” “Embraceable You,” “Let’s Call the Whole Thing Off,” “Love is Here to Stay” and more. The melodies flow through five mini-musicals inspired by stories of young love, beginning in 1920s New York City, moving to Paris in the 1930s,

Hollywood in the ‘40s, New Orleans in the 1950s and ending in the present day. ‘S Wonderful takes you on a nostalgic ride that has been called “a gem for Gershwin lovers, young and old.”

‘S Wonderful is on the main stage from March 1 – 25, 2012.

Show Times: Wednesday & Thursday Matinees: Lunch: 11:30am &. Show: 1pm. Thursday, Friday and Saturday Evenings: Dinner: 6:30pm. & Show: 8pm Sunday Matinees: Lunch: 12pm &. Show: 1:30pm. Sunday Evenings: Dinner: 5:30pm. & Show: 7pm

Ticket Prices: Dinner & Show range between $52.00 and $75.00 PLUS TAX depending on the performance chosen. Beverage Service & Gratuities are not included in the ticket price. Discounts are available for children, students, and senior citizens at selected performances. Also check the Website for On-going Special Offers! More news at: www.BroadwayTheatreBlog.com

Reservations: Call (914)-592-2222. You can also purchase Broadway Dinner Theatre Tickets Online.

The Hit Men are coming to the Ridgefield Playhouse on Friday, February 24, 2012 at 8pm!  These rock veterans include Gerry Polci, Lee Shapiro and Don Ciccone, all of whom were members of Frankie Valli & the Four Seasons, along with many other popular rock bands of the 60s, 70s and 80s.

You will hear your favorite hits such as “Oh What A Night” (Dec. 63), “Who Loves You,” “Sherry,” “Big Girls Don’t Cry,” “Walk Like A Man,” “Bye Bye Baby,” and “Hanky Panky.”

Come to the lobby at 7pm for the Guinness Black Lager Rock Series – Guinness Black Lager tasting.

East Ridge Cafe of Ridgefield, Connecticut will be the restaurant sponsor for this concert.

*Bonus* All ticketholders will enjoy a complimentary glass of beer or wine.  Also, after the show, make sure to bring your ticket stub and receive $1 off drinks!

It’s a great way to relax after a long week of work with music that is sure to lift your spirits.  Tickets are $45. Purchase your tickets here!

Now you can access the full song of “Not Too Young” you heard on Disney’s “Shake It Up” performed by Justin Starr played by Chris Trousdale.

To access the video of the full song and the full lyrics, just by like our Facebook page at  www.facebook.com/feelingthevibemagazine .

Get ready for a night full of laughs with America’s Golden Girl… Betty White! At 8/7c, tune-in for an all-star special celebrating Betty’s 90th birthday and, at 9:30/8:30c, Betty heads a group of seniors out to prove that a killer sense of humor never gets old in the series premiere of OFF THEIR ROCKERS.  Get a preview below!

A staple holiday show, which transcends the decade, is the story of a girl and her doll come to life.  The music is recognizable by any age and puts you into the Christmas spirit almost automatically.  We had the opportunity to visit a gem of a theater hidden in the beautiful suburbs of Connecticut.  This hometown theater is quickly building to attract larger names such as Brian Wilson of the Beach Boys and Kevin Costner band.

On a wintry cold night we felt the Christmas spirit so we entered the theater to see The Nutcracker.

The stage was set beautifully as a cast of local children led by the lead role of Clara entered the scene.  The Ridgefield Conservatory of Dance relayed the story solely through dance, song and expression leaving the audience mystified.

The young cast brought their beautiful ballet moves to the stage in a number of scenes.  The girl who played, Clara, we could tell had extensive dance training, which you could see in dance structure and elongated arms.

One number which stood out to us was the snow dance scene.  The two adults dancing brought a lot of excitement to the stage.  Their moves told a story filled with emotion and the colorful set was a scene to be remembered.

The Ridgefield Playhouse is a beautiful theater and has shows year round.  If you are in the Connecticut area, definitely visit this theatre.  www.ridgefieldplayhouse.org