NEWS RELEASE — ERICH BERGEN LIVE! TWO SHOWS ONLY, MAY 21 & 22 AT CATALINA BAR & GRILL IN HOLLYWOOD

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CHRIS ISAACSON PRESENTS
JERSEY BOYS & MADAM SECRETARY STAR

ERICH BERGEN — LIVE!

CATALINA BAR & GRILL IN HOLLYWOOD
TWO SHOWS ONLY
THURSDAY, MAY 21 & FRIDAY, MAY 22
AT 8:30PM

Chris Isaacson Presents has announced Erich Bergen—Live! for two shows only at the Catalina Bar & Grill in Hollywood on Thursday, May 21 and Friday, May 22 at 8:30pm. Just prior to these Los Angeles shows, Bergen will be appearing on Monday, May 18 for one show only at Martinis Above Fourth in San Diego.

Best known for his performance as Bob Gaudio in the Clint Eastwood film of Jersey Boys (reprising the role he played on stage for over three years) and his co-starring role on the CBS nighttime drama Madam Secretary (recently renewed for its second season after consistently being in the Top 10 since its debut in September 2014), Erich Bergen will bring his dry wit and smooth vocals to the Catalina stage with musical director Michael Orland (American Idol) and a 10 piece band. The show will feature songs from Bergen’s stage and screen career and songs from his two EP releases — his self-titled debut and the recent Never Give Up.

Of Bergen’s past concert performances, the Los Angeles Times said, “… with his lanky good looks and vibrant intensity, his charisma feeds off the spotlight …” and BroadwayWorld.com said, “Taking the stage with the gusto akin to a tornado or blazing brush fire, this young dynamo captivated the packed house from the moment he opened his mouth.” Bergen last played two sold-out performances at the legendary Birdland in New York City which has led many to describe him as ‘the next big thing.’

Chris Isaacson Presents was nominated for four BroadwayWorld.com Awards for its presentation of concerts in 2014 starring Laura Benanti, Danny Gurwin, Jeremy Jordan, and Jennifer Holliday. Critically acclaimed shows thus far in 2015 have included Broadway’s Mandy Gonzalez and film icon Molly Ringwald. For more information about upcoming CIP events visit www.ChrisIsaacsonPresents.com.

Erich Bergen — Live! will play two performances only at the Catalina Bar & Grill, 6725 W. Sunset Boulevard in Hollywood on Thursday, May 21 and Friday, May 22 at 8:30pm. Doors open at 7pm for cocktail and dinner service. Single entrée or drink minimums apply. Admission is $25—$40 with VIP seating available for $50. Purchases made before May 15 receive $5 off, and online purchases will receive priority seating. Tickets are on sale now and may be obtained online at www.TicketWeb.com or by phone at (866) 468-3399.

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04-07-15

Broadway STARS! (LAArtsOnline.com)

Jennifer Holliday performs at the John Anson Ford Theatre

Broadway STARS!

By KEN WERTHER
Photo Courtesy of Chris Isaacson Presents

The lights of Broadway will be shining brightly at the John Anson Ford Amphitheatre in Hollywood on Saturday, August 16 as legendary Tony Award-winner Jennifer Holliday headlines, and she will be joined by Erich Bergen (Jersey Boys), Rogelio Douglas, Jr., (In the Heights), Danny Gurwin (Little Women), and Chad Kimball (Tony Award nominee for Memphis). And if all of that isn’t enough, yet another Tony Award nominee (also for Dreamgirls), Obba Babatundé, has been set as host for Broadway Under the Stars 2014!

Jennifer Holliday possesses one of Broadway’s greatest voices. Her immeasurable range and artistry have long stood in a class by themselves. She won her Tony Award in 1982 for Best Performance by a Leading Actress in a Musical for her history-making portrayal of Effie Melody White in Dreamgirls. I remember seeing the show during its pre-Broadway tryout in Boston in 1981 and being left speechless. And I’ve always gotten a kick out of the fact that Dreamgirls opened on Broadway on my birthday (December 20) in 1981.

Broadway Under the Stars will feature songs from some of the most beloved musicals of our time, including Cabaret, Jersey Boys, Pippin, The Phantom of the Opera, Chicago, Les Misérables, and Wicked, along with new favorites from the 2013-14 season, including Aladdin, Rocky, Hedwig and the Angry Inch, and A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder. Who says you have to be in New York to experience the thrill of Broadway?

Broadway Under the Stars takes place Saturday, August 16 at John Anson Ford Amphitheatre, located at 2580 Cahuenga Blvd East.

PRESS RELEASE — TONY AWARD-WINNER JENNIFER HOLLIDAY HEADLINES ‘BROADWAY UNDER THE STARS’ SATURDAY, AUGUST 16

CHRIS ISAACSON PRESENTS
JENNIFER HOLLIDAY
STARRING IN
BROADWAY UNDER THE STARS
ALSO FEATURING ERICH BERGEN, ROGELIO DOUGLAS, JR.,
DANNY GURWIN AND CHAD KIMBALL
DIRECTED BY DAVID GALLIGAN

ONE PERFORMANCE ONLY
SATURDAY, AUGUST 16 AT 8PM
JOHN ANSON FORD AMPHITHEATRE

Following up the triumphant Night After the Tonys With Linda Eder, Chris Isaacson Presents has announced a one-night-only concert event at the John Anson Ford Amphitheatre on Saturday, August 16 at 8pm. Broadway Under the Stars will star Tony Award-winner Jennifer Holliday and will also feature (in alphabetical order) Erich Bergen (Jersey Boys, stage and film), Rogelio Douglas, Jr. (In the Heights), Danny Gurwin (Little Women) and Tony Award-nominee Chad Kimball (Memphis).  David Galligan will direct, and the music director is Gerald Sternbach.

Broadway Under the Stars will feature songs from some of the most beloved musicals of our time, including Cabaret, Jersey Boys, Pippin, The Phantom of the Opera, Chicago, Les Misérables, and Wicked, along with new favorites from the 2013-14 Broadway season including Aladdin, Rocky, Hedwig and the Angry Inch, and A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder.

With one of Broadway’s greatest voices, Jennifer Holliday’s immeasurable range and artistry have long stood in a class by themselves. She was honored with the 1982 Tony Award for Best Performance by an Leading Actress in a Musical for her portrayal of Effie Melody White in Dreamgirls. Through the years, she has appeared on television, in many other stage productions, and as a soloist with Symphony Orchestras all over the country. Holliday has performed for four U.S. Presidents.

Erich Bergen is best known for his stage portrayal of Bob Gaudio in Jersey Boys, a role he played in San Francisco, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, and in the First National Tour. Bergen was tapped by director Clint Eastwood to reprise his performance in the Warner Bros feature film, which opened in June. (www.ErichBergen.com).  Rogelio Douglas, Jr. has appeared on Broadway in The Little Mermaid and In the Heights. (www.rogeliodouglasjr.com)

Danny Gurwin’s Broadway credits include Little Women, Urinetown, The Full Monty, The Scarlet Pimpernel, Kismet, and A Little Night Music at the New York City Opera. He repeated his acclaimed performance in that production at the Los Angeles Opera and the Kennedy Center. (www.dannygurwin.com) Chad Kimball is a 2010 Tony, Drama Desk, and Outer Critics Circle Award nominee for his role in Memphis. Other Broadway credits include Lennon, Into the Woods (2002 revival), The Civil War, and Good Vibrations. (www.chadkimball.com)

David Galligan has directed countless stage productions in Los Angeles, New York, and many other major American cities. He is the recipient of the LA STAGE Alliance Ovation Award for Lifetime Achievement and has produced and directed Southland Theatre Artists Goodwill Event directed for the past 30 years. It is the longest running AIDS benefit in the world.

Broadway Under the Stars is at the John Anson Ford Amphitheatre, 2580 Cahuenga Boulevard East, in Hollywood, for one performance only on Saturday, August 16 at 8pm. Tickets are $40, $55, and $95; for students and children, tickets are $20. VIP packages are available (includes premium seating and a post-show reception with the artists). Purchase by August 2 and save $5! Discount tickets are available at FordTheatres.org or by calling 323-461-3673. To learn about discounts for groups of eight or more, call 323-769-2147.

A portion of the evening’s proceeds will benefit The Actors Fund, a national human services organization that helps everyone — performers and those behind the scenes — who works in performing arts and entertainment, serving more than 17,000 people annually. Programs include social services and emergency financial assistance, health care and insurance counseling, housing, and employment and training services. www.actorsfund.org.

For more information about this and other CIP events, including scheduled performers, showtimes, and tickets, visit www.ChrisIsaacsonPresents.com.

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06/23/14