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Thanks to cast, crew & most importantly,
the audience for our great 2008 success!
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Live on Stage:Lakeshore Catholic High Auditorium February 15, 16, 17, 20, 23, 24, 29, 2008 March 1, 2, 2008 |
"The Melody Lingers On" was presented through special arrangement with Rodgers & Hammerstein Theatricals, 1065 Avenue of the Americas, New York, New York, U.S.A.
- Music & Lyrics by Irving Berlin.
- Dialogue taken from the book "Irving Berlin: A Daughter's Memoir" by Mary Ellen Barrett.
- Script continuity by Tom Briggs.
- Orchestrations and Vocal Arrangements by Donald Johnson.
- Conceived by Karin Baker.
For information on our upcoming show, call:
| 905-834-9318/905-834-9307 | (Port Colborne) |
| 905-894-1103 | (Fort Erie) |
| 905-774-4984 | (Dunnville) |
| 905-734-3840/905-732-5699 | (Welland) |
| 905-358-1149/905-356-9532 | (Niagara Falls) |
What's It About?
As its 63rd Annual Broadway Production the Society staged the Ontario Premiere of “The Melody Lingers On”: The Songs of Irving Berlin.
The play is a fascinating look at the life of Irving Berlin. The show is based upon the memoirs of his daughter, and features Berlin Classics like “There's No Business Like Show Business”, “Blue Skies”, “Always”, “Easter Parade”, “White Christmas”, “Alexander's Ragtime Band”, “God Bless America”, “Puttin' On The Ritz”, “Count Your Blessings”, and many more.
Irving Berlin was an intimate friend of Ethel Merman, Fred Astaire and Jerome Kern who said “Irving Berlin has no place in American Music – he is American Music.”
Berlin was a Russian immigrant who began his career in music as a singing waiter at a saloon on the Bowery. Lost his first wife to Typhoid Fever after their honeymoon and his only son in a crib death on Christmas Day. A poor cantor's son who fell in love with an heiress, shunned by her father, elopes...all told with dialogue and music and dances of all kind.
The life of Irving Berlin spans over 100 years and had many “ups and downs.” In “The Melody Lingers On”, it is all played out using his own fabulous music. From Tin Pan Alley to the bright lights of Broadway, from Hollywood to tours of duty throughout Europe and the Pacific, the story, and this musical, is the story of this American century.
Meet our Leading “Players” for "Melody"
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Laurie Labelle
as Ellin (McKay) Berlin |
James Mowat
as Irving Berlin |
Their supporting cast in cameo roles number 42 and far too numerous to list. These cameo roles were supported by some 20 outstanding dancers.
Audiences were treated to some familiar “friends” of our stage PLUS some brand new faces, with loads of talent.
Stage Directors for "Melody":
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Faye Bean- Music / Choral Director - retired teacher; resident of Fort Erie; Music Director of Society shows since 2003 “My Fair Lady”, “Carousel”, “Calamity Jane”, “42nd Street”, “Kiss Me Kate”. |
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Barry Snider- Stage Director - Well known singer/dancer. Former President of Society; Director of "Calamity Jane" – Appeared on local stage as Henry Higgins (My Fair Lady), Bobby Child (Crazy for You), Will Parker (Oklahoma), Tommy Albright (Brigadoon) Resident of Port Colborne. |
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Donna Moreau- Choreographer - Dance instructor with "Dance Expressions"; Member Canadian Dance Teachers Association; Tap and Jazz (Stage Division); Society Choreographer "Crazy For You". Began as a dancer with Society at age 14. Resident of Port Colborne, formerly of Dunnville. |
Support Departments for Staging of "Melody":
- Set Designer – Mr. John Denecker (Niagara Falls)
- Stage Manager – Mrs. Jackie Crawford (Port Colborne)
- Stage Props – Mrs. Pat Ballin (Port Colborne)
- Costumes – Mrs. Grace Place (Ridgeway)
- Make-Up – Mrs. Anita Mayne (Port Colborne)
- Lighting – Mr. Jerry Dalcourt (Port Colborne)
- Sound – Mr. Ivan Plamondon (Welland)
- President: Tim Barnai
Photos from "The Melody Lingers On"
- 4" x 6" - $1
- 5" x 7" - $3 (Buy 5 & Get 1 FREE)
- 8" x 12" - $10
- 12" x 18" - $25
Community Partners:
The Society welcomes " Community Partners" as sponsors of our nine performances. Current partnership fee is a nominal charitable donation of $300.00 which includes a charitable donation receipt; two (2) complimentary tickets to your sponsored performance, a large announcement on our foyer display board; a printed acknowledgement of your support in the printed show programme and an audio announcement the day of your sponsorship prior to opening curtain.
If you are interested please contact the society at 905-834-9318 or by fax 905-834-8955 or mail to Box 383, Port Colborne, Ontario, L3K 1B7
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The Ontario Trillium Foundation, an agency of the Government of Ontario, has provided a grant to the Port Colborne Operatic Society to purchase a Sound System, consisting of head sets/body microphones/ console/ computers, that will enhance artistic quality, improve audience satisfaction and contribute to the cultural and artistic needs of the community. The Society thanks the Foundation for its generous support.
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