James Anest in The Fantasticks

JAMES ANEST AS “EL GALLO” IN THE FANTASTICKS

CHICAGO ENTERTAINMENT NEWS

Bringing Chicago Entertainment News, we congratulate the creator and Artistic Director of The Amazing Waiters, James Anest on his upcoming portrayal of El Gallo in one of the most loved Musicals of all time, The Fantasticks.  The longest-running Off Broadway show in History will be re-created with a seldom-heard 23 Piece Orchestra and larger sets, at the Light Opera Works in Chicago, Illinois.  The show runs for two weekends only, from June 6th to June 14th at the Cahn Auditorium in Evanston, Illinois.

THE FANTASTICKS WITH ORCHESTRA

In this expanded orchestral version, James will treat theater-goers to his rendition of the rarely performed song, “This Is The Perfect Time” originally written for the Robert Goulet

James Anest as El Gallo in The Fantasticks - Chicago

James Anest as El Gallo in The Fantasticks – Chicago

Fantasticks Tour in the 1980’s by Harvey Schimidt.

To see the complete bio breakdowns for the show and additional information, visit this link.

http://www.lightoperaworks.org/Fantasticks.html

 

TICKETS TO THE FANTASTICKS IN CHICAGO, ILLINOIS

Tickets are available through the Light Opera Works Website, or call 847-920-5360

AMAZING TALENT ALWAYS PERFORMING

Like James, many of our accomplished performers currently tour or have toured or are on major Broadway productions.  The Amazing Waiters bring this high-level talent to your private event each and every time.  It’s like having a private Broadway Show.

The Amazing Waiters surprise unsuspecting guests at Corporate Events, Wedding Receptions and Holiday Parties across the United States and Canada.  For more information, see their main website, www.amazingwaiters.com

 

Singing Waiters in Naples, Florida

SINGING WAITERS PERFORM SURPRISE SHOWS ACROSS THE UNITED STATES

Performing across the United States we get to see a lot of places, the insides of hotels, conference rooms, etc.  We also get to meet lots and lots of people along the way.  Recently, we had the privileged to construct a special singing waiters surprise show for a wedding reception in the Naples, Florida area.

Naples, Florida Map

the amazing waiters in naples, florida for a surprise wedding reception.

If you’ve never been in this part of the country in the Spring, it’s worth the trip.  There’s a reason why Snow Birds from the “North” reside down there during the cold, blustery Winter months.  It’s lovely.

Snow-Birds to Naples, Florida

snow birds to “migrate” to warm places like Naples, Florida to escape the Midwestern Cold.

SINGING WAITERS SHOW IN NAPLES, FLORIDA

Edie is a former Broadway “Baby”, having sung in several theatrical productions in her career and knew what she wanted and how she wanted it.  When she contacted us, she literally auditioned us with numerous questions about our show, our singers, etc.  She was clearly not an “average” client.  As we talked we finally got to singers…singers who might be doing the show…and as chance would have it (or not) we have a couple of well-known Broadway performers on our modest roster in the NY Area…one of which she knew (of) very well.  When his name came up, she immediately wanted to know if he’d be available.  Well, he was and that was that.  Edie, was thrilled.  Not only was she getting a personalized show, she was getting a performer that she knew and had seen on Broadway.  She immediately secured the details (this was 6 months prior) and we were off to the races!

singing with the bride to be, this girl was over the moon...and so was her groom after she sang this fabulous duet to him.

singing with the bride to be, this girl was over the moon…and so was her groom after she sang this fabulous duet to him.

TRAVELING AND MEETING GREAT PEOPLE

As mentioned earlier, we get to meet a lot of people along the way.  We also get to know our Clients pretty well during the process of writing and creating their special show.  This journey was no different…among many things, we learned that Edie’s fiance was a special forces war veteran (retired) and her mother was a former Opera Star with The Metropolitan Opera and she would be at the wedding reception.  We were thrilled.  We immediately wanted to sing, “Nessun Dorma” from Puccini’s Opera, “Turandot” as a sort of homage to her and her career.  It was PERFECT!

SINGING WAITERS SHOW IN NAPLES, FLORIDA IS A PERFECT STORM

With the water and weather perfectly blending, and the Spring taste in the air, we had a great time singing a fabulous surprise Singing Waiters Show for the newly weds. The guests were thrilled and there was much laughter had by all.  There are a few great photos on our website and we hope to post a little video from the ceremony at a later date.

Should we tell them who we really are?

What? You’re really NOT Waiters? That’s right…singing

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE NEWLY-WEDS

Congratulations to the newly weds, Edie and Steven and than you for letting The Amazing Waiters be a part of your special day!

 

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The Amazing Waiters – Surprise Entertainment Specialists for Weddings and Corporate Events across the United States, Canada, Mexico and Western Europe.  To see our main website, go to www.amazingwaiters.com or call for more information, Toll Free:  855-899-7701