Cleveland POPS Announces 2006-2007 Season

Cleveland POPS Announces 2006-2007 Season

CLEVELAND, April 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Carl Topilow, conductor and music director of the Cleveland POPS Orchestra announces their 2006-2007 season. Events include a 5 concert subscription series at Severance Hall; the 11th annual New Year's Eve concert and party at Severance Hall; and the annual "The Spirit of Christmas" family matinee concert at the State Theatre, Playhouse Square Center. The Cleveland POPS' 2006-2007 season begins October 20, 2006 and concludes May 25, 2007. The 2006-2007 season includes the following performances:

THE THREE BROADWAY DIVAS -- Friday, October 20, 2006
8 P.M., Severance Hall (Subscription Series, Season Opener)
Cleveland POPS, Carl Topilow, conductor
Debbie Gravitte - Christiane Noll- Jan Horvath

Three of Broadway's most talented "divas" join the POPS for a program of musical theater's greatest female roles. Selections will include songs from Gypsy, Music Man, Candide, Evita, Funny Girl, Follies, Mame, My Fair Lady, Sweet Charity and more.

Tickets: $19 to $69. Call (216) 241-6000, toll-free (800) 766-6048 or www.clevelandpops.com

THE SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS --Sunday, November 26, 2006
2 P.M. Matinee, The State Theatre (Special Event Concert)
Cleveland POPS, Carl Topilow, conductor
Paul Todd, pianist, vocalist, composer

Back by popular demand, pianist/singer/composer Paul Todd returns with a new musical review for the Yuletide season with the Cleveland POPS. Lively arrangements of traditional and popular holiday favorites include Let It Snow, I'll Be Home for Christmas, White Christmas, Christmas Angel, Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas. We'll have a visit from Santa and following tradition, the lobby will be filled with adoptable pets from local shelters. Tickets: $10 to $35. Call (216) 241-6000, toll-free (800) 766-6048 or www.clevelandpops.com or www.playhousesquare.com

11th ANNUAL NEW YEAR'S EVE CONCERT AND DANCE- Sunday, December 31, 2006
9 P.M. Concert, Dancing 11 P.M. through Midnight, Severance Hall
Cleveland POPS, Carl Topilow, conductor
Joan Ellison, soprano -Martin Leung, piano

The Cleveland POPS performs a two-hour concert featuring the music of George Gershwin, Rodgers & Hammerstein, Cole Porter, Irving Berlin, a salute to the 30th Anniversary of "Star Wars" and music from the high tech world of video games.

Concert at 9:00 P.M., Dancing at 11:00 P.M. Dance to two different bands in two locations in Severance Hall. Cash bars. Complimentary desserts and coffee.

Tickets: $29 to $99. Call (216) 241-6000, toll-free (800) 766-6048 or www.clevelandpops.com

AN AFFAIR TO REMEMBER - Friday, February 9, 2007
8 P.M. at Severance Hall. (Subscription Series)
Cleveland POPS, Carl Topilow, conductor
Greg Banaszek, saxophone

The Cleveland POPS presents an evening of music for the heart, featuring the sweet sax of Greg Banaszek. The concert will also include Tango dancers, free gifts for sweethearts and other surprises.

Tickets: $19 to $69. Call (216) 241-6000, toll-free (800) 766-6048 or www.clevelandpops.com

TIME FOR THREE - Friday, March 23, 2007
8 P.M. at Severance Hall. (Subscription Series)
The Cleveland POPS, Carl Topilow, conductor
Zachary DePue, violin - Nicholas Kendall, violin - Ramaan Meyer, double
bass

One of America's brightest, most unique ensembles joins the Cleveland POPS for an evening of pure entertainment. "Time for Three" unabashedly mixes bluegrass, jazz, classical and country/western in a program that startles, entertains and will leave you wanting for more.

Tickets: $19 to $69. Call (216) 241-6000, toll-free (800) 766-6048 or www.clevelandpops.com

MORE "SIDE BY SIDE" - Friday, April 13, 2007
8 P.M. at Severance Hall. (Subscription Series)
Cleveland POPS Orchestra, Carl Topilow, conductor
Cleveland Jazz Orchestra, Jack Schantz, director
Susan Hesse, vocalist -Jack Schantz, trumpet

The Cleveland POPS and the Cleveland Jazz Orchestra are back together again! This concert features the best of jazz, big band and swing with the satin-smooth vocals of Susan Hesse.

Tickets: $19 to $69. Call (216) 241-6000, toll-free (800) 766-6048 or www.clevelandpops.com

"THE SPIRIT OF AMERICA" - DANIEL RODRIGUEZ IN CONCERT - Friday, May 25,
2007
8 P.M. at Severance Hall (Subscription Series)
Cleveland POPS, Carl Topilow, conductor
Daniel Rodriguez, tenor

New York City's "singing policeman" brings his spirit of hope to the Severance Hall stage when he joins the Cleveland POPS in concert and lends his rich, vibrant tenor voice to songs that stir the hearts of all Americans. Selections include God Bless America, Shenandoah, America The Beautiful, You'll Never Walk Alone, and Bring Him Home.

Tickets: $19 to $69. Call (216) 241-6000, toll-free (800) 766-6048 or www.clevelandpops.com

- Order all concerts online at www.clevelandpops.com

- For tickets to Severance Hall, call (216) 231-1111 or toll-free (800)
686-1141

- For tickets to the State Theatre, call (216) 241-6000 or toll-free
(800) 766-6048. Online at www.playhousesquare.com

- Group discounts are available from The Cleveland POPS office. Call
Ellen Wieder at (216) 765-7677. Adult groups of 20 or more can receive
20% off regular ticket prices. Senior and student groups of 20 or more
can receive 25% off the regular ticket prices.

Founded in 1995, The Cleveland POPS Orchestra is a non-profit organization. One of only a handful of independent POPS Orchestras in the United States, they entertain audiences of all ages with symphonic POPS music including jazz, Broadway, cinematic music, swing, American songbook standards and more. The Cleveland POPS is headquartered at 24000 Mercantile Road, Suite 11, Cleveland, Ohio 44122. They can be reached at 216-765-7677 or on the web at www.clevelandpops.com

Interviews are available upon request.

Source: The Cleveland POPS Orchestra

CONTACT: Carol Saferin for The Cleveland POPS Orchestra, +1-440-461-6753,
or cell +1-440-669-6325, or msa@stratos.net

Web site: http://www.clevelandpops.com/
http://www.playhousesquare.com/

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