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Amazing Singing Waiter Holiday Show in Rolling Hills, California

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SURPRISE HOLIDAY ENTERTAINMENT FOR A LUNCHEON IN LOS ANGELES

Singing to an unsuspecting luncheon guest in los angeles

The guys love singing to the ladies.

The Amazing Waiters brought in the Holiday Season with some personally served surprise entertainment for a lovely group of ladies at their Country Club Holiday Luncheon in Rolling Hills, California this past weekend.

Posing as Waiters, the guys infiltrated the on-site staff and proceeded to transform from waiters to entertainers singing a mix of Christmas Classics, Rat Pack and Broadway Favorites intertwined with a specially-written script.  The ladies were completely surprised!

3 Amazing Waiters surprie guests in los angeles

“It was great to get back to one of our favorite clients on the Peninsula here in LA”, stated Singing Waiter, James. “I really don’t think they were seeing a show until our third waiter made his grand entrance.  By then, we were singing our 4th or 5th song…It was a fun time!”.

No Hassle Sound Equipment

The club wanted the Amazing Waiter special sound option which made it very easy for them.  We had the peace of mind of having our own sound system and they were relieved they didn’t have to coordinate a third party for our needs.

See The Amazing Waiters Video to see some ideas on how they perform a customized show for you.

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Opera Singing Waiters Event Entertainment in Chicago

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Opera Singing Waiters Event Entertainment just got more accessible in Chicago!

Entree Entertainment and The Amazing Waiters are happy to announce the availability of Opera Singing Waiters Event Entertainment in Chicago, Illinois.  Recently opening our latest regional branch in the Windy City, we are looking forward to working locally with many fabulous performers and clients to make the Chicago Live Entertainment scene just that much better.

Singing Waiters Midwestern Region Coverage

Our Chicago-based Singing Waiters will cover “local” areas across the Midwest, including Milwaukee, Bloomington, South Bend, Indianapolis, Detroit, Columbus and Toledo and all regions in between.

Amazing Singing Waiters Shows

For ideas on how The Amazing Waiters can be a great addition to your Wedding Reception, Business Meeting, Holiday or Small Party, see TAW website, www.amazingwaiters.com or call toll free 855-899-7701 we are happy to discuss your event  with you!

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With offices in southern california, las vegas, new york and now chicago.  See why the Amazing Waiters are the premiere surprise entertainment act in the united states.

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Amazing Waiter Sean Dazzles in Utah

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Congratulating one of our favorite Singing Waiters, Sean McDermott on yet another successful run and performance as Vittorio at Pioneer Theater Company’s Sweet Charity this past week!  The production was visually stunning with notable sets that were rich in color.  Read the local Salt Lake City review here.

Sean is currently The Amazing Waiters East Coast Manager and Representative and will be returning to New York City the end of May.  Drop him a line for your surprise entertainment needs.  We look forward to hearing from you!

Utah entertains Sean McDermott

Sweet Charity with Sean McDermott in Utah

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TAW Sister Act To Perform Rare Live Perormance In Palm Desert

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The Amazing Tenors, part of the “Amazing” Brand of live entertainment in the US and sister act to The Amazing Waiters, will be entertaining guests with their fabulous style of entertainment at the Desert Hills Premium Outlets Expansion Celebration, April 26, 2014 at 12:30 – 1:15PM and 3:30 – 4:15PM

ABOUT THE AMAZING TENORS

The Amazing Tenors are a specialty singing act that is reminiscent of the famed Three Tenors and sing around the World in private concerts at Corporate Events, Weddings and Galas.

This is a rare opportunity to see this California-Based act live and FREE in Cabazon, California.  See their flyer (below) for details.  See you there! #TAT

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The Amazing Tenors to perform live at the Cabazon Re-Opening.

For more information on The Amazing Tenors, visit their website, www.amazingtenors.com

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Singing Waiter Sean closes another New York Show

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We’d like to congratulate our East Coast, New York Amazing Waiter Rep, Sean McDermott for a fabulous Off-Broadway Fringe Festival run as “Mike Brady” in “The Bardy Bunch“, a new musical comedy based on the famed TV show, The Brady Bunch.

Sean played opposite an all-star Broadway Cast that included Lori Hammel, Kristy Cates and Chuck Bradley.

Off Broadway Run for our Amazing Waiter, Sean.

Amazing Waiter, Sean McDermott stars in “The Bardy Bunch”, Off-Broadway in New York.

 

Live Surprise Performance in Beverly Hills

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This past weekend, an Amazing Waiters duo of guys surprised a small party of dinner guests at a Beverly Hills home with two songs from their repertoire.  Comments were pretty funny from “only at this house” to “how about another couple of songs!?”.  We were very humbled by their generous reactions.

Below is the LIVE audio excerpt from the performance.

Small Party Reheasrsal in Beverly Hills, CA

at sound check before the party

Now THAT's an entrance!

Now THAT’s an entrance!

Amazing Champaign with The Amazing Waiters

…and this was our exit!

After the show…see our exit video!

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For more amazing entertainment options with the amazing waiters, visit their website, www.amazingwaiters.com.

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Has Glee! Brought Audiences Back To Broadway?

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gleek up people. glee is here to stay

Glee may have changed Broadway forever.

Glee! and it’s bubbly effect on the new Broadway

Every once in a while a TV show comes along that serves as a game changer in the world of television entertainment. This is usually in the form of a show that does not really seem to fit snugly into a specific genre, but which ends up creating a whole new category that subsequent shows try to emulate. Furthermore, it changes the way in which we view other forms of entertainment, often leading fans of said show to seek out something that is in a similar vein, yet which is different in a number of ways.

Such was the impact that Glee! had on the television viewing audience. If you are being totally honest, would you have truly believed that a show featuring a bunch of high school misfits belonging to a glee club would become a success on network television? The vast majority of us would likely have bet on the show failing and being cancelled in a matter of weeks, but it actually went on to capture the imagination of the viewing public, especially among the younger crowd, many of whom quickly identified with the characters portrayed on the show.

There are very few shows, other than the reality variety, that have singing and dancing at their core. While it certainly helped that much of the music being performed on Glee! was current hits done in a very specific style, it was still a surprise that the format took off. What is even more surprising was that it opened up other forms of musical entertainment to a whole new generation, with Broadway musicals perhaps being the biggest benefactor of the Glee! craze. Fans of the show craved more and were prepare to go to other avenues in order to get the entertainment that they loved.

Believe it or not, there are kids out there that have a real interest in the arts, and who would love to act, dance, and sing, but who have felt constrained by peer pressure at the school level. Many of those barriers have been torn down by Glee!, with many schools now adopting new musical programs that mimic those seen on the show. Now that the main barrier has been torn down, younger fans of music and acting are free to discover Broadway singers and shows without fear of being ridiculed when they head back to school.

Scattered among the Broadway standard shows are new musicals that definitely have an appeal that is aimed at a younger demographic. You look at shows like “Rock of Ages,” “Wicked,” and “Once” and you can see that their success is very much dependent on being embraced by a younger audience. The question of whether or not these shows would be the success that they are without the Glee! influence is on that can certainly be argued. What cannot be argued is that the audiences at Broadway shows are now starting to skew a little younger than ever before.

The Amazing Waiters provide specialized Broadway-Styled Shows for private parties and corporate events around the World.  See their website for great ideas on how to make your party or event stand out! #TAW

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Brides Turn to Disney-Inspired Weddings for a Magical Touch

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PLANNING A DISNEY WEDDING?

Different is IN!  Unique is a MUST and hum drum “tradition” is a relic in the modern Bride’s wants for her special Wedding Day.

As entertainers, we’ve seen many interesting weddings.  Some worked and others perhaps didn’t.  One wedding that does go hand and with elegance and magic is a Disney-Inspired Wedding.

DISNEY PRINCESSES

Belle, Cinderella, Jasmine, Ariel, Mulan, Rapunzel, Snow White, Pocahontas, Mulan, Merida, Tiana and Aurora top the list in amazing dresses and fantasy.  Any bride slipping into one of these character-inspired dresses (and shoes, of course) will immediately feel transported into another world.

 

IS THIS YOUR PASSION?

There are many things to consider when planning a Disney Wedding.  First, you’ve gotta’ LOVE Disney…and we mean LOOOOOVE it.  You will be eating, breathing it for several months prior and up through that day with the wedding photos to prove it for years after.

Once you’ve decided this and your betrothed is also on board with your wishes, the sky’s the limit, my Dear!

Here, before moving forward, we’ve decided to make a quick consideration check list.  This should be an initial list.

DISNEY WEDDING CONSIDERATIONS

Venue or Location is the FIRST thing you set.  Sometimes you do this BEFORE   you set the actual date.  These places fill up FAST…sometimes, over 18 months in    advance.  This is why we listed the perhaps, obvious and then the not so obvious.     Let your mind wander.  This is YOUR wedding…YOUR day.

DISNEY PRINCESSES

  • Which Disney Princess are you patterning your Wedding Dress after?  News flash!  Disney has a website that deals with this.  They actually have a Disney “Bridal Collection“.
  • The shoes are pretty important in a Disney Wedding.
  • You could also consider having your dress made by a dress maker or a Hollywood Costume designer.  There are several we know.  You can email us and we will hook you up!

 

THE BRIDAL PARTY

  • This is where it can get tricky.  You are the main princess.  What about your friends and family in the wedding.  How will you handle that?
  • The Groom:  He’s your night in shining armor.  Don’t forget about him.  As below, simple is always nice with that something “Prince-like” as an accessory to set him above the rest.
  • The Groomsmen?  Sometimes, less is more with them.  Black Tuxedos are always nice and will fit numerous Princess themes listed above.
  • The Flower Girl:  She’s the mini-Disney-Princess.  The kids always love dressing up like their favorite princess, just like you!

 

ENTERTAINMENT and WEDDING MUSIC

  • Ceremony Music.  There are many song selections you can pull from the Disney List.  See below.  Here, we list, Violinists, Pianists, Vocalists, Harpists, Trumpeters (very magical), and a Gospel Choir.
  • This is Disney.  Disney shows contain a lot of fabulous music.  Be mindful that a Reception Band probably won’t be a good fit.  You might want to consider a DJ for the main part of the reception.
  • Live Entertainment.  Live Entertainment is now the standard in adding a touch of class to any Wedding.  We like the Singing Waiter Option for events like these.  Yes, that’s us!  Broadway performers, dressed as Staff, or in these cases, we also suggest dressed as Disney Characters, coming out singing special songs like “Brand New World”,  “Home”,  “When You Wish Up On A Star”, “A Dream is a Wish Your Heart Makes” , “Circle of Life”, “Can You Feel the Love Tonight”.  These same singers can also sing at the wedding prior. A great bang for your buck and an exponential “wow” for your guests!
  • Here is a great Disney Wedding Song List (and more) that deals from the Ceremony and into the Reception.

SPECIAL TOUCHES AND NUANCES

  • Horse-Drawn Carriages.
  • A Disney Castle Wedding Cake
  • Disney Characters Entertain at Cocktails
  • A Barbershop Quartet for the Disneyland Experience.
  • Fireworks (sparklers work too) at the end of the night.

 

For More information on Disney Singing Waiters, call The Amazing Waiters, 855-899-7701.  With Major Broadway Performers and customized shows, they are the only fun and classy live entertainment act of its kind. 

 

Website:  www.AmazingWaiters.com

 **The Amazing Waiters are a wholly-owned subsidiary of Entree Entertainment, Inc.All rights reserved 2013

 

 

Amazing Opera Shows

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Amazing Opera Shows are now available with The Amazing Waiters!

The Amazing Tenors, parent company of The Amazing Waiters have produced another great option for Corporate and Private Party Entertainment by incorporating the Singing Waiter surprise element, The Amazing Waiters have created great Opera and Popera shows to unsuspecting guests with wild reactions.

Based in Southern California, the exclusive group contains only Broadway and Operatic stars singing specially-written shows similar to Il Divo and The Three Tenors that include made famous by Opera and Popera Artists like Josh Groban, Andrea Bocelli, Mario Frangoulis, The Three Tenors, Sarah Brightman, The Irish Tenors and many others.

All of our Opera Shows are developed specifically for the event.  No two shows are alike.

AMAZING OPERA SHOWS song list includes:

OPERATIC FAVORITES

“Nessun Dorma” – Puccini [Made famous by Luciano Pavarotti (The Three Tenors)]

“E lucevan le stelle” – Puccini

“La Donna e Mobile” – Puccini [from the Opera, “Rigoletto”]

“Toreador Song” – Bizet [from the Opera, “Carmen”]

“Funiculi Funicula” – [a fun Italian Neapolitan Song]

“Torna a Surriento” – [Italian Neapolitan Song]

“Mattinata”  – [Leoncavallo – Composer of “Pagliacci”]

“Non Piu Andrai” – [Mozart]

“Granada” – [Spanish Song]

“Largo al Factotum” – Rossini [from the Opera, “Barber of Seville”]

The Pearl Fishers Duet (Les pêcheurs de perles) [Bizet – Composer of  “Carmen”]

“Dio che nell’alma (Duet) – Verdi (from the Opera, “Don Carlo”)

 

BROADWAY CLASSICS

“The Impossible Dream” – [from the Musical, “Man of La Mancha”]

“Maria” – [from the Musical, “Westside Story”]

“Tonight” – [from the Musical, “Westside Story”]

“Some Enchanted Evening” – [from the Musical, “South Pacific”]

“Younger Than Springtime” – [from the Musical, “South Pacific”]

“This Is The Moment” – [from the Musical, “Jekyll & Hyde”]

“Music Of The Night” – [from the Musical, “Phantom of the Opera”]

“Can’t Take My Eyes Off Of You” – [from the Musical, “Jersey Boys”]

 

OTHER WELL-KNOWN SONGS

“Besame Mucho”

“My Way”

“Time To Say Goodbye”

“You Raise Me Up”

“Nights In White Satin”

“The Lady Is A Tramp”

“Fly Me To The Moon”

“O Sole Mio” (It’s Now Or Never)

“Meglio Stasera” (It Had Better Be Tonight)

“Never On Sunday”

“That’s Amore”

“Volare”

“Perhaps Love” [Made famous by Placido Domingo and John Denver]

“I Love Paris”

“Couldn’t Love You More” [made famous by Placido Domingo]

 

The Amazing Waiter - Amazing Opera Shows

The Amazing Waiters provide live Opera Eentertainment.   Call us today!

 

This is the show you’ve been waiting for! Two-Fold Entertainment with surprise and drama.

For more information on our AMAZING OPERA SHOW or ideas on how we can develop a show specifically for your event, see our web-link, or call 888-899-7701

EVENT PLANNERS:  For a downloadable pdf flyer,  click here.

*The Amazing Waiters produce much more than singing waiter shows.  See our ever-developing website, www.amazingwaiters.com or call 888-899-7701.

 

The Amazing Waiters are a wholly-owned subsidiary of Entree Entertainment, Inc. All rights reserved, 2013.

 

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Customized Corporate Entertainment for around the World.

Based in Southern California, we provide live entertainment World-Wide.

 

 

 

HOLIDAY ENTERTAINMENT BOOKING

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HOLIDAY ENTERTAINMENT BOOKING

 Christmas in July?  Well, not quite…but Holiday Entertainment is on the minds of many event planners and companies looking to book top-shelf entertainment before it’s too late.

Planning a Holiday Event for your Boss, Company, Country Club, or even a Holiday Wedding takes a fair amount of coordination.  Entertainment is a must.  It breaks the ice, keeps the party from awkward silence and can put your guests in the frame of mind you are trying to achieve.  Holiday entertainment is the second thing that should get booked (after venue selection) securing the entertainment you want at the best price.

Summer Booking for Winter Entertainment is a great idea.

Booking Holiday Entertainment Early is a good idea.

 LAST MINUTE ENTERTAINMENT BOOKINGS

As with flying an airline, there were times one could wait to book at the last minute, possibly saving 15-25%.  Those days are very few and far between.  Booking at the last minute could cost you and your company much more than you planned, sometimes putting entertainment out of your budget all together and forced to ask your co-workers friend’s friend to come in and play a random iTunes play list for your guests.

 BOOK EARLY AND SAVE ON ENTERTAINMENT

Many companies, The Amazing Waiters included, are now offering very attractive pricing for early Holiday Bookings, savings of 10-20% on pricing plus a huge savings on production costs if booked in bundles.

 LOOK FOR FIT FIRST, THEN PRICE IT

We are all price conscious these days and many more consumers shop before they buy which is a good thing, alleviating sticker shock and buyer’s remorse.  Shopping for a great price should be the second thing you do.  We recommend to shop for what options seem to be a good fit for your event.  Get 2 or 3 options.  Then narrow down your short list by getting all the information you need which should always include at least 2-3 live videos of actual shows, a confirmation of how long the show is, the actual price for what you want and a contract stating all the above.  It’s not rocket science but keeping things professional and clear will alleviate any discrepancies or confusion in the future.

 LIVE HOLIDAY ENTERTAINMENT

There are many entertainment options for your Holiday Event and perhaps one or more will be suitable for your guests, bringing just the right amount of “wow factor”.  Live Bands are fun for creating a party atmosphere all through the night.  They can then ramp up the music after dinner, creating a great dance opportunity (and photos too) for your guests and their dates.  Singing Waiter Entertainment brings a classy element, usually to the dinner portion of the evening, creating the surprise element and band cannot and taking a live performance from the stage to your guests.  Strolling Magicians are especially fun if you have a wide age-range, appealing to young and old.

 MEMORABLE HOLIDAYS

From small parties to large corporate events, great holiday entertainment can make the night memorable and your guests smiling from ear to ear.

 FUN HOLIDAY ENTERTAINMENT

The Amazing Waiters provide customized vocal entertainment shows for the Holidays.

See our website, www.AmazingWaiters.com or call 855-899-7701 for more information.

 

About The Amazing Waiters

The Amazing Waiters are a premiere Singing Waiter Entertainment Group that features major Broadway and Operatic stars trained in Improv Comedy.  They have entertained guests at Weddings, Corporate Events and Private Parties across the United States and Europe with specialized shows ranging from Jersey Boys to Three Tenors.   Their offices are based in Los Angeles and New York with performers in Los Angeles,  Denver, New York, New Jersey, Palm Springs, Orange County, San Diego, Riverside and Las Vegas, Nevada.

 

**The Amazing Waiters are a wholly-owned subsidiary of Entree Entertainment, Incorporated.  All rights reserved.  2013