The cast of "Colors of the Season" opened with great success. Kudos to Curt Wallen (Gary Musick Productions Producer) and all the gang. We had a great time in Louisville and left the cast in great hands.
Besides the show, the other new attraction for the holidays at the Galt House is called "KaLightoscope". These creations are HUGE and amazing! The whole thing is SO cool---here are some pictures of it...
The KaLightoscope feature is really amazing!
We were up and ready to go at 6am for the cast to make an appearance on the FOX Morning Show. Pictured here with me--Bradley Whitfield, Jessica Heim, and Harvey Hubert
The cast getting ready for the live taping
Live appearance on FOX Morning Show
The Galt House in Louisville, KY where the cast will be performing and living until Christmas Day
Two of our ship performers came for opening night to support the cast--Dustin and Courtney Cunningham
The cast singing "White Christmas" in the sleigh
O Holy Night
O Holy Night
Our friend Claire who dances in the show has also been a choreographer for Gary Musick Productions. Her husband Rodney has also worked for us many times as a singer. This is their handsome son, Jack. He was loving watching his mommy dance beautifully!
After the show, Curt treated us to an opening night party. The girls pose here with Bruce Stegman--our head choreographer. Pictured here with him: Jesmille Darbouze, Jessica Heim, Jamie Godfrey, and Claire Williams
Kirk Hunkler and me
Bradley Whitfield, Harvey Hubert and me
Jamie Godfrey and me
The cast-- Jesmille Darbouze, Kirk Hunkler, Jamie Godfrey, Harvey Hubert, Jessica Heim, Bradley Whitfield, Jonathan Cullipher and Claire Williams
The cast with Gary Musick, Curt Wallen and me
Here are some clips from the show...
White Christmas
Home For The Holidays
This Christmas
Feliz Navidad
Christmas Dream
Mary Did You Know
Here's to a wonderful Christmas season and run of the show. We're all proud of you guys! Happy Thanksgiving and Merry Christmas, everyone!
Last night the cast of "Colors of the Season" did a preview for media and VIPs at the Galt House in Louisville. They did a fantastic job and were well received by the crowd. Tomorrow night is opening night! We're all proud of them and celebrating their success with Curt Wallen (fellow Gary Musick Productions Producer).
Here are a couple of pics and video clips from the preview. (it was a little different tonight since the crowd wasn't seated, but the cast did a great job and rolled with it)
cast backstage before the preview
Claire, me, Jamie, and Curt Wallen--Producer of the show
Jesmille, Kirk and Harvey
Jonathan taking a break...hilarious
Santa and me
O Holy Night
Kirk
Claire
Cast and Producers out to eat after the show (minus Curt, Jesmille, and Claire)
This is hilarious. They have printed materials all over the hotel...one that we found was taken from the commercial we did. Check out the goof ball on the right. The one with the lamppost sticking out of his head.
Bradley rocks "Mary Did You Know" at the preview--even in the chaos of the crowd.
We have an exciting week coming up with the opening of Gary Musick Productions' Christmas show in Louisville at the Galt House. One of our producers, Curt Wallen, is the mastermind behind this production. Great job, Curt! The cast has been here rehearsing and is heading that way. The rest of us will be there Wednesday and Thursday for the opening. It has DEFINITELY gotten me in the holiday spirit early this year.
A few months back several of our performers and I did a commercial spot for the show. It was one of the most fun days I've had in a long time. Travis, Abby, Jessica and I laughed the entire day. My face was so sore from smiling and laughing! As Abby and I watched the run-through yesterday we got cracked up thinking about how much fun we had that day. Here's the commercial spot. They did a great job on it.
I took some video of the cast during their preview for the Producers on Thursday. This cast is simply incredible--perfect for opening this show! Their vocals are amazing and they have great presence. We're all so proud of them! Get your hot chocolate ready!
Carol of the Bells
White Christmas (when they head Stage Left, that's really a big sleigh they'll be sitting in)
There are a couple of kid roles in the show--this is a dream sequence where Claire comes in as a ballerina. Many of you remember our sweet friend Claire. She and I have worked together on many projects. This time she gets to dance and bless us with her beautiful gift! One of my favorite Ella birthday parties is still the one where Claire came and taught them to be ballerinas. She's awesome!
Bradley rocks on "Mary Did You Know". Bruce Stegman is on stage during this clip directing--he's the choreographer. Bradley has worked for us on ships before he moved to NYC and had success on Broadway. He is taking a break from touring with Broadway Boys to work for us during the run of this show. Bradley is a great guy!
The show ends with a whole Christ-centered focus and I love this number..."O Holy Night". Clair and Jonathan dance beautifully and all the singers sound amazing. Great job, everyone! I'm excited to be at the opening next week in Louisville! It's going to rock!
