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Why Do People Love Surprises?

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Make a lasting impression.

If you’re looking for a way to spice up any occasion and make people smile, why not surprise them with something unexpected? People of all ages love surprises for a variety of reasons, and these reasons can range from sentimental to exhilarating. Whether you’re hosting an event or simply want to bring joy to someone’s day, consider adding a surprise to make a lasting impression.

Surprises are thrilling because they often come out of nowhere. What could be better than an unexpected surprise from your friends? Few things evoke a rush of excitement quite like surprises do. An unexpected singing telegram, an amazing party for your best friend, or even an unexpected bouquet of flowers gifted on a special day can have an incredible impact on a person’s mood and outlook.

The effect of a good surprise.

Do people like surprises?

Surprises can be incredibly meaningful. Receiving a special surprise from someone important to you can show them how much they mean to you and the effort that you put in to make them happy. No matter the size or grandeur of the surprise, it’s the thought behind it that counts the most. Any gift you give to someone with the intention of bringing them joy can have an incredible impact.

Surprises don’t always have to be tangible. A surprise doesn’t have to be a physical thing, it can also be a surprise date night or a surprise dinner outing. Even if a person doesn’t always like surprises or it makes them uncomfortable, it can still be an evidence of your effort and love.

The reward of a good surprise.

The reality is that the person or persons who initiated the surprise can equally get a feeling of happiness knowing that their good-intentioned surprise was well-received! Seeing that moment of elation can be priceless!

The beauty of surprises is that they can range from the most grand occasions or even the smallest gestures, and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. Making someone feel special and thought of is one of the greatest gifts anyone can receive and surprise can hit people in a different way as per their expectations. So, this time surprise your loved ones with something special to bring a smile to their face.

Want a real surprise? See The Amazing Waiters website for some great surprise ideas.

Surprise Waiters for Six Hundred

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Surprise Waiters for Six Hundred

Thank you, Alex!  I’ll take Surprise Waiters for 600…

It this even possible?  Can three performers surprise and entertain six hundred unsuspecting guests effectively?  Why yes.  Of course, we can!  And that’s what our surprise waiters did recently in the awesome city of Indianapolis, Indiana for a great group of independent cable visionaries that were convening on the city for brainstorming and networking sessions.

As we do, when a client decides to have The Amazing Waiters for their event, large or small, we begin gathering information about their party.  Everything from time lines to possible themes and even special VIPs or guests that may be attendance.  Once we have all necessary information, we begin tossing ideas back and forth with the client regarding how and where the special show will happen during the event.  During this phase, we discovered something interesting-something that took us back to our roots…when we entertained guests in Europe many moons ago…

Our Bella Soprano Enters The Room!

The 3rd Singing Waiter Appears…the trifecta!

SOUP COURSE PRESENTATION

Our clients are awesome.  We love it when they have crazy or unorthodox ideas about their event.  We love it when they like to integrate our surprise shows within these fun ideas.  And voila!  This was one of those moments.  Our client wanted to introduce the first course (the soup course) with a parade of waiters marching out, single file and serving the guests.  Our client wanted to know if we, as waiters could perform our surprise show during this time.  And of course, this course was PERFECT because, as mentioned earlier, we used to do this very thing as the original singing waiters act in Europe and it was high time we dusted off one of our signature songs that would be singularly appropriate for this presentation.  Be Our Guest from “Beauty and the Beast”.  We would sing the song while the parade of service staff entered the room with the soup.  PERFECT!

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Post show posing in the lobby.

Surprise Waiters can get your attention

It’s hard to get 600 people to stop talking…especially when it’s a lowly waiter at a microphone on a large stage…

But that’s why our client hired us-we specialize in how to get people’s attention.  James, our general manager (and former singer with The Los Angeles Opera), who himself has performed over a thousand singing waiters shows, took 600 boisterous entrepreneurs on a musical journey, while the hotel wait staff seamlessly served the enthusiastic guests.  The presentation ending with a thunderous standing ovation (OK, the end of the song DID include two guys doing the song’s signature kick line).

Just when you think you’ve seen it all…

Our third waiter, a fabulous Soprano, surprises both men with the Broadway hit, “Don’t Rain On My Parade” from the musical Funny Girl, made famous by Barbara Streisand.  Things got crazy from there.  But, we won’t divulge that information as what happens in Indianapolis STAYS in Indianapolis!  Needless to say, our three amazing surprise waiters tirelessly worked the room and hopefully left no one feeling lonely (even in a room of 600 people)!

Here’s a snippet of the sound check.

Thanks for a fabulous time!

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For more information on our surprise waiters’ shows, call 619-356-5478

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50th Birthday Surprise with Singing Waiters

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50th Birthday Surprise Party with 2 Singing Waiters

Parties are always fun, no matter the time of year. They’re even better when it’s your 50th birthday, surrounded by 50 of your closest friends.  Such was the case this past weekend in Calabasas, California for a 50th Birthday Surprise Party with The Amazing Waiters (just north of Los Angeles for those of you who don’t know where this is…it’s where Justin Bieber used to live before he sold to Khloe Kardashian in 2014, but we digress).  Needless-to-say, Calabasas is lovely.

We were contacted by the birthday girl’s mother who wanted to do something different and special for her daughter and thought The Amazing Waiters would be a nice addition to the festivities.  She wanted to keep it a surprise for her.

SOMETIME SECRETS HAVE TO BE TOLD

…as was the case here…

Do you know that person that you can NEVER keep a surprise from?

secrets sometimes need to be told

Well, the birthday girl was one of those people.  And it’s good she knew before the “surprise”.  We immediately received a call from here and we walked through our proposed surprise show for her.  After some discussion, we adjusted the show to her expectations regarding time line and music preference and immediately began refining her show.

SURPRISES ALL AROUND

Our 2 awesome singing waiters managed to surprise the fifty ladies (yes, all women at this birthday party) and we previously decided that our waiter, Allie would be a planted guest and at the “right” time, would be pulled into the show.  Actually, our waiter, Ben pulled her into the show through a brilliant rouse while he was posing the head waiter.  It never ceases to amaze guests when the waiter starts singing…and singing well.

50th Birthday Surprise with Singing Waiters

Allie & Ben post performance.

As it became more evident that these waiters had skills, the show’s apex was some unique A Capella singing that went immediately into a song from the show Glee!, closing with Pharrell’s “Happy” (who doesn’t want to toe-tap to THAT?).

Mom and Daughter loved the show and what it brought to the party.  Guests had a great time and we did too!

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For more information on The Amazing Waiters surprise show entertainment, see our website at amazingwaiters.com or call 619-356-5478.

Surprise Birthday Party

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Surprise Birthday Party with The Amazing Waiters

Trabuco Canyon, California

Having started in Southern California, The Amazing Waiters have constructed a surprise birthday party…or two over the last decade but it never gets boring!

This past weekend, our 2 Amazing Waiters, Ryan and John were asked to surprise our host’s mother on her 80th Birthday.  “She loves Frank Sinatra and the music of the Rat Pack Era”…it’s what she grew up on and I know she would love it so much…it’s going to be my gift to her”.

It was a lovely indoor-outdoor setting for 15 guests on a lovely Fall afternoon in the Hills.  Our fabulous duo set up the intimate sound system and prepared the final details for the surprise.

The Amazing Waiters singing to the guest of honor in Orange County, CA

One of our Amazing Waiters, Ryan with the Birthday Girl in Orange County, CA

Surprise Birthday Party Entertainers

Our dashing guys filtered into the staff, charming the unsuspecting guests and when the reveal time was near, the guys eased seamlessly into an unforgettable scripted show (that was tailored for the guest of honor, of course) that featured many of the staple signature songs of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and the famed Rat Pack of the 1960’s.

Trained Operatic Singers make smaller events more intimate.

“Being able to sing acoustically was key for this particular event”, stated Ryan.  We couldn’t have brought a bulky sound system with microphones…it would have ruined the intimate feeling for those 16 guests”.  Ryan was correct and that’s why all of our performers have operatic training to not have to rely on microphones, if necessary.

The guest of honor’s friends and relatives loved the show and we did too.  Happy 80th Birthday Barbara!  We hope to sing at your 90th!

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The Amazing Waiters are the only Singing Waiter act that customizes each performance for their clients.  Having originated their business in Southern California, TAWs now are regionally based in Las Vegas, Chicago and New York.  See their website, www.amazingwaiters.com for amazing surprise show options for your event.

Singing Waiters Surprise in Palm Beach, Florida

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AMAZING SINGING WAITERS SHOW IN WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA

Always ready for a fun surprise, The Amazing Waiters, the world’s leading Singing Waiters act, tailored a especially-scripted show for unsuspecting guests in West Palm Beach Florida this past month. Our 2 Amazing Waiters show featured two of our leading male performers, posing as waiters and surprising dinner guests at a very elegant dinner event in West Palm Beach.

“We love surprises”, the coordinator of the event mentioned, “This has been so hush-hush, only a few people know that you’re even going to be here”.  

GUESTS OFTEN THINK WE’RE REALLY WAITERS

Of course, sometimes the surprise show can be a curse since the guests don’t know that there is a singing performance on the horizon.  Sometimes the guests even ask us to actually be “waiters” and request things like a drink or table service and sometimes if the service isn’t up to par, voicing their issues with us and expect us to take action.  

Singing Waiter Surprise Entertainment for events and small parties.

Your table is waiting for you.

SINGING WAITERS REVEAL CAN BE A LOT OF FUN

It’s fun to know that in a few minutes our waiters we will be performing a fun and interactive singing show for the very same guests…and the look on their faces is priceless.

This particular event in Palm Beach included music from The Rat Pack era, Italian favorites, Broadway shows (like Chicago) and Light Opera.  

A fun time was had by all and many appreciated the surprise element of our show. Our Singing Waiters are looking forward to a repeat performance, sometime in the very near future with one of our other amazing waiter shows…Maybe a SINGING CHEF?

Thanks a lot, West Palm Beach!  

With thousands of performance is credited to them, The Amazing Waiters are Premier Broadway and Operatic performers, regionally stationed in Los Angeles, California;  Las Vegas, Nevada; Phoenix, Arizona;  Chicago, Illinois and New York City, New York.

For more information on how one of our customized surprise Singing Waiters shows can amaze your guests,  call us at 855-899-7701 or email us here.

*The Amazing Watiers are a wholly-owned subsidiary of entree entertainment, inc

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The First Singing Waiter Act

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Singing Waiter History

Jubalaires - Singing Gospel

the first singing waiters?

Singing Waiters have been around for a long time.  Before the novelty acts began in the mid 80’s with The Singing Waiters in Europe, The Jubalaires, a 4-Man Gospel Recording Act during the 1940s laid down traditional 4-part harmony for the world to hear.

Today, The Amazing Waiters come from a long lineage of singing waiter entertainment, taking it to the next level by creating specialized surprise shows that not only can include Singing Waiters but a variety of surprise options for any occasion and theme.

SINGING WAITER ENTERTAINMENT

For more information on refreshing surprise entertainment that will have your guests engaged and entertained, call toll free, 855-899-7701 or visit the website www.amazingwaiters.com We look forward to hearing from you!

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Based in Los Angeles, California and New York City, The Amazing Waiters serve North and South America, Europe and the Middle East.

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Singing Waiters Soar in Los Angeles

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The Amazing Waiters:  A Memorable Hit

Having an ensemble that has diversity can bring out the most creative ideas without limitations.  Recently, we had a client request for something completely out-of-the-box, spontaneous, and very, very cool…and we’d like to share it with you.

We enjoy entertaining audiences of all sizes.  This particular event was for 600 people at the Opera House in Los Angeles.  It as so great to have the opportunity to return home in a way that would really surprise people.

The Amazing Waiters quartet

The Amazing Waiters entertain guests in Los Angeles

This beautiful night had lots of diverse entertainment that included a band, live violinists, a jazz ensemble and a handful of others.  Our client, on this particular night, wanted the surprise element but not singing waiters.  They knew they wanted the surprise to be Phantom Of The Opera first, then a well-known Pop song by Gnarles Barkley.  What?!  How do those two things work together?  That’s where our diversity came in.  Take a look at the video.  Imagine this immediately following the dramatic Phantom Of The Opera Duet with Christine and the Phantom…

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The Amazing Waiters provide the most diverse surprise entertainment in the World.  Having performed in thousands of shows over 10 years, this talented group of singers are the best that Broadway and Opera has to offer.

Call us today to discuss how The Amazing Waiters can help make your event the event of the year. 855-899-7701 or 619-356-5478 if in Southern California.

More than Singing Waiters, surprise your guests with singing entertainment that is customized and performed with leading Broadway and Opera talent.  Visit the website, www.amzingwaiters.com

The Amazing Waiters surprise guests in Los Angeles with Gnarls Barkley

 

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]

 

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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.

 

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Live Entertainment For All Ages

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WHOLESOME ENTERTAINMENT

It seems to be harder to find wholesome entertainment these days. We’re not talking about animated features (that’s a whole other subject) but live Entertainment that’s appreciated by not only the younger audiences but the parents as well.

Wholesome Corporate Entertainment

Too much to ask in a corporate setting?

It doesn’t take one long to sit and realize that entertainment has changed radically over the past 20 years. Most “entertainment” now must include potty humor of some kind as well as a lot of pop slang that is here today and gone tomorrow (again, another story in itself)…

Live Party Entertainment fit for all audiences

So here you are. On a corporate outing. You’ve done well this year and you got a few days on the company’s dime to network but to also R&R with the kids at some swanky resort. You end up at the main party, culminating your stay, and during your dinner, a comedian appears…Your 9 and 13 year olds are with you…you’ve noticed a few other co-workers have theirs there too. The show gets a bit racy and you’re forced to make a quick exit to avoid any potential birds and bees questions later in the hotel room. Night over with no desert.

One of the most overlooked demographics of a corporate party (and corporate acts) are our younger attendees. We wonder why so many acts out there are so oblivious to their audience. One reason is that they have “set shows”, meaning that their script or song list is set and it cannot be changed once they are on site. No flexibility can kill a night.

Event Solution Entertainment

If you are an event planner or planning an event, one thing to ask an act like a comedian or specialty live act you are considering, is “Do you have a clean show?” or tell them “We have a wide range of party-goers at this particular event, do you have age appropriate material?” You can gain a lot of information as to what’s said next.

Live Entertainment in a Corporate Setting

There are many live corporate acts very suitable for wide age ranges. If you ask the right questions, you’ll find entertainment that will make all of your guests happy.

for more information on The Amazing Waiter, Singing Waiter shows, call us at 855-899-7701. We provide a wide range of entertainment options suitable for all ages.
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The Amazing Waiters in San Diego, CA

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This past weekend, the Amazing Waiters performed at the famed Hard Rock Hotel  in San Diego, California for a small group of very appreciative execs with a well-known cable company (Rock on Ladies and Gents!).

The 25 guests went with a Casino/Old Hollywood Theme having roulette, cards, black jack, craps with a lovely Marilyn Monroe look-alike adding to the theme. The Amazing Waiters, of course, were in waiter garb, one as the Assistant Catering Manager and the other as a good ole’ waiter, passing trays during the gambling and festivities, blending in giving great face time and getting acquainted with the guests.

Marilyn presented some awards with the CEO, dinner came out and then it was showtime!

James started this show with a funny schtick about music and the history of the Hard Rock and immediately went into Elvis’ Blue Suede Shoes.  Of course, as most of our Waiter shows go…there is some chaos as to whether it was a show or not (and that’s the way we like it) while they sang hits from the Rat Pack and Old Hollywood Era!  Allie, our lovely latest addition to the singing waiter family, wowed the guests with some amazing renditions of “Diamonds Are A Girl’s Best Friend” made famous by Marilyn, of course, and “Fever” which was a highlight of the evening, later joining James with a duet of “Fly Me To The Moon” and an encore stunner, Lady Gaga’s “Poker Face”. 

The Hard Rock has some lovely rooms with large wall art of famous Rock artists.  Our green room, for instance, featured the famed Jim Morrison

The Amazing Waiters as a duo in San Diego, CA

James and Allie with Jim Morrison

from the rock band, “The Doors”.  We couldn’t resist taking some pics with Jim looking over us.  The girls had to have some more shots with the rock legend, proving that his allure with the opposite sex is still pretty darn strong.

For more information on this show, we invite you to visit our Facebook page.  For more information on some cutting-edge performance options using one, two or three Amazing Waiters, visit our website,  www.AmazingWaiters.com

We look forward to hearing from you!

TAW