Post by Emerald City on Nov 17, 2005 18:09:48 GMT -5
Motown Legends Join Original Cast of Father Bingo Detroit, MI, Riding a heat wave of sales success, producers of the musical comedy Father Bingo announced the addition of the Original Vandellas to the cast of the World Premiere, debuting February 10-12, 2006 at Detroit’s Music Hall.
Rosalind Ashford Holmes and Annette Sterling Helton, the Original Vandellas, will play several roles in the musical including the Bingo Mamas. “Detroit has a history of launching musical hits - both in the recording studio and on stage.
Holmes and Helton are originals and we are delighted to have them launch what we hope is another hit,” says Father Bingo executive producer Rick Beyer.
Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1995, the Vandellas hits include "Heat Wave" (#4 pop, #1 R&B, 1963) "Nowhere to Run" (#8, pop, #5 R&B, 1965), “I'm Ready for Love" (#9 pop, #2 R&B, 1966), "Jimmy Mack" (#10 pop, #1 R&B, 1967) and their biggest hit, "Dancing in the Street" (#2, 1964).
Father Bingo is generating a lot of heat among ticket buyers. “We are off to a good start, selling over 2,000 seats in the first two months,” Executive Producer Rick Beyer says. “ We have already sold out the main floor for both Saturday and Sunday matinee performances.”
“Decades ago, original musicals were launched in the City of Detroit – like “Hello Dolly,” “Sweet Chariot” and “Fiddler on the Roof.” We believe that Detroit deserves a World Premiere in the tradition of the stage hits of the 1960’s that put this city on the entertainment map,” said Beyer.
Father Bingo will premiere at the Music Hall Center for a limited engagement of four performances on February 10-12, 2006. The two evening performances take place at 8:00 pm on Friday and Saturday, February 10 and 11. The two matinees are at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, February 11 and 12 at Music Hall Center, 350 Madison Avenue in Detroit.
Private receptions celebrating the World Premiere will feature local dignitaries, the composer, cast, and professional and community theatre leaders, and take place after each performance as well as before the Friday February 10 Opening Night show. A limited number of tickets are available for $50. 100% of the proceeds benefit the Music Hall Center.
Ticket prices range from $49 to $19 and are available through TicketMaster online at www.ticketmaster.com, or by phone at (248) 645-6666 or through the Music Hall Box Office. Group discounts, reception and corporate ticket packages are available through Father Bingo at (248) 981-7003.
Father Bingo is a musical tale about risks and miracles. Set in Detroit, the musical tale comically weaves political intrigue and mistaken identity into the stories of several people looking for salvation. A parish priest fights to save his church; a mayor tries to win the hearts of his voters in support of casino gambling and a woman searches for the perfect match to end her loneliness. Overseeing these foils is the Big Guy Upstairs.
Members of the media are requested to contact Melissa Bunker for biographies or photos and to arrange interviews. A photo of the original Vandellas is attached. Additional information about the production is available at www.fatherbingo.net
Rosalind Ashford Holmes and Annette Sterling Helton, the Original Vandellas, will play several roles in the musical including the Bingo Mamas. “Detroit has a history of launching musical hits - both in the recording studio and on stage.
Holmes and Helton are originals and we are delighted to have them launch what we hope is another hit,” says Father Bingo executive producer Rick Beyer.
Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1995, the Vandellas hits include "Heat Wave" (#4 pop, #1 R&B, 1963) "Nowhere to Run" (#8, pop, #5 R&B, 1965), “I'm Ready for Love" (#9 pop, #2 R&B, 1966), "Jimmy Mack" (#10 pop, #1 R&B, 1967) and their biggest hit, "Dancing in the Street" (#2, 1964).
Father Bingo is generating a lot of heat among ticket buyers. “We are off to a good start, selling over 2,000 seats in the first two months,” Executive Producer Rick Beyer says. “ We have already sold out the main floor for both Saturday and Sunday matinee performances.”
“Decades ago, original musicals were launched in the City of Detroit – like “Hello Dolly,” “Sweet Chariot” and “Fiddler on the Roof.” We believe that Detroit deserves a World Premiere in the tradition of the stage hits of the 1960’s that put this city on the entertainment map,” said Beyer.
Father Bingo will premiere at the Music Hall Center for a limited engagement of four performances on February 10-12, 2006. The two evening performances take place at 8:00 pm on Friday and Saturday, February 10 and 11. The two matinees are at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, February 11 and 12 at Music Hall Center, 350 Madison Avenue in Detroit.
Private receptions celebrating the World Premiere will feature local dignitaries, the composer, cast, and professional and community theatre leaders, and take place after each performance as well as before the Friday February 10 Opening Night show. A limited number of tickets are available for $50. 100% of the proceeds benefit the Music Hall Center.
Ticket prices range from $49 to $19 and are available through TicketMaster online at www.ticketmaster.com, or by phone at (248) 645-6666 or through the Music Hall Box Office. Group discounts, reception and corporate ticket packages are available through Father Bingo at (248) 981-7003.
Father Bingo is a musical tale about risks and miracles. Set in Detroit, the musical tale comically weaves political intrigue and mistaken identity into the stories of several people looking for salvation. A parish priest fights to save his church; a mayor tries to win the hearts of his voters in support of casino gambling and a woman searches for the perfect match to end her loneliness. Overseeing these foils is the Big Guy Upstairs.
Members of the media are requested to contact Melissa Bunker for biographies or photos and to arrange interviews. A photo of the original Vandellas is attached. Additional information about the production is available at www.fatherbingo.net
