It's been a whirlwind around here, returning from Cuba and beginning rehearsals for Beyond the Rainbow's Minnesota tour just two hours after landing at MSP! We're now a week into rehearsals, and things are moving right along. We welcome Peggy O'Connell to our cast, replacing Cathy Fuller in the roles of Hedda Hopper, Ethel Gumm, and others. Peggy is doing swimmingly!
In the midst of it all, I've also had the great joy of performing at the Dakota Jazz Club with Nachito Herrera last Friday night. If you aren't familiar with Nachito, become familiar! Check out his website and work HERE. To watch him play from the second row in Cuba was a sight to NOT behold (his fingers were -- all kidding aside -- a blur to the eye); to perform alongside his brilliance was another treat altogether. Note to self: the next time you perform at the Dakota to a packed house amongst such greatness, don't choose to sing two brand new songs and then, just hours before you're on, decide to try them in Spanish and Portugese! #outofthefryingpan
I haven't even begun to upload photos or audio from Cuba; it will come. Suffice it to say that the breadth and depth of talent in Cuba was astounding, truly, and it was a great honor to be onstage alongside such performers. We are already discussing plans for a return visit in 2014 and other future collaborations!
For now, preparing for our History Theatre tour next week to Dawson, Grand Rapids, and Detroit Lakes, and then right into rehearsals for the Guthrie's 50th Anniversary Gala performance on Saturday, June 22 -- then, Lombardi the week after, then Rainbow in Florida, and...
Hold on tight -- this summer's a wild ride! Wheeee!
In the midst of it all, I've also had the great joy of performing at the Dakota Jazz Club with Nachito Herrera last Friday night. If you aren't familiar with Nachito, become familiar! Check out his website and work HERE. To watch him play from the second row in Cuba was a sight to NOT behold (his fingers were -- all kidding aside -- a blur to the eye); to perform alongside his brilliance was another treat altogether. Note to self: the next time you perform at the Dakota to a packed house amongst such greatness, don't choose to sing two brand new songs and then, just hours before you're on, decide to try them in Spanish and Portugese! #outofthefryingpan
I haven't even begun to upload photos or audio from Cuba; it will come. Suffice it to say that the breadth and depth of talent in Cuba was astounding, truly, and it was a great honor to be onstage alongside such performers. We are already discussing plans for a return visit in 2014 and other future collaborations!
For now, preparing for our History Theatre tour next week to Dawson, Grand Rapids, and Detroit Lakes, and then right into rehearsals for the Guthrie's 50th Anniversary Gala performance on Saturday, June 22 -- then, Lombardi the week after, then Rainbow in Florida, and...
Hold on tight -- this summer's a wild ride! Wheeee!
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