"Swingin' & Croonin'" in San Gabriel June 30

The San Gabriel Valley Music Theatre is proud to kick off their 2011/2012 Season at the Historic San Gabriel Mission Playhouse with a Celebrity Event: “Swingin & Croonin: A Night of Prima, Dino and Bing”. Presented in conjunction with UD Factory LLC, this sensational celebrity musical event will take audiences on an iconic journey back to Old Vegas, when the names PRIMA, MARTIN, CROSBY were the kings of 'Swingin & Croonin'. Starring Louis Prima Jr, Ricci Martin, Phil Crosby - the famous sons of Legends Louis Prima, Dean Martin and grandson of Bing Crosby, this fantastic musical event will feature some of the greatest tunes ever heard that defined a generation and leave the crowd Jump, Jiving and Wailing for more.

Three Legends, One Amazing Show:
Louis Prima Jr. carries on the legacy of his father, who was known as the original “King of Swing”, by bringing his famous father’s music to life, with an energetic performance and the unique, first-hand perspective of being the son of a music icon. Destined for musical greatness, Louis Jr. began his musical career with drums at the mere age of five. Moving on to piano by eight, Prima Jr. was becoming a virtuoso of all musical instruments, including trumpet and guitar. In the vein of his father, Prima Jr. set out to put together a show with a swinging and rocking band that will "Jive" you crazy with the feel of the "Wildest Show" in Vegas.

For six decades, Dean Martin entertained millions of adoring fans around the world. Since 2003, his son, Ricci Martin, has traveled around the globe entertaining countless numbers of fans - both young and old alike- in a profoundly entertaining show. The show features Ricci singing the classic hits of his father as he celebrates his life like you've never seen before. Reviews of the show and audience response have been tremendous! “It’s loaded with music, personal photos and true life stories not only about Dean Martin, the international Entertainer, but also Dean Martin, the Father” - and they are told from the heart by none other than his son, Ricci.
For the last several years Phil Crosby has been performing in the Los Angeles area, including several Hollywood landmark theaters, and around the world! He has appeared onstage, on Television and radio, and in nightclubs in L.A., New York City, San Francisco, Nashville Tennessee, Tokyo Japan, and Dublin Ireland! Phil Crosby has developed into a seasoned crooner with his own style and interpretive ability inspired not just by the great jazz singers, such as his grandfather, but by a world of popular music and over a century of American songs!

Taking place at the Historic San Gabriel Mission Playhouse, 320 S Mission Dr, San Gabriel, CA. 91776 on July 30, 2011, Saturday at 2pm and 8pm! Tickets are on sale now through the SGVMT Box Office at 626-282-1440 or online at www.sgvmusictheatre.org. Performances will be followed by a post show meet and greet party with our celebrity cast. Order by phone through the box office by June 15th, and save $10 off Pr Orch, Orch I & II. Tickets starting as low as $20.

For a complete list of SGVMT’s Season of Shows, please visit our website www.sgvmusictheatre.org or contact us to request a brochure: 626-282-1440. Subscribers save 20% and receive priority seating to all SGVMT events! Interested in becoming a VIP at SGVMT, please ask about joining our 500 Club, an exclusive donor club that receives many exciting perks such as invitations to cast galas, media events, backstage tours and our private intermission lounge with complimentary dessert and beverages.

The San Gabriel Valley Music Theatre is please to announce our Musical Theatre Conservatory – this quarterly program provides affordable training for aspiring music theatre artists in acting, voice, dance, improve, characterization and much more. We are currently accepting applications for our Summer Program starting in July! Acting Apprentices will receive the opportunity to under study and participate in choral roles alongside SGVMT professionals in one of our mainstage productions at the opulent 1,400 seat Mission Playhouse. For more information, please visit www.sgvmusictheatre.org, email: sgvmtheatre@gmail.com or call 626-282-1440.

ABOUT US
Formed in 2004, the San Gabriel Valley Music Theatre is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing arts education and preserving the American art form of musical theatre through our acting conservatory and mainstage productions taking place at the Historic San Gabriel Mission Playhouse. Past productions have included: the smash hit Miss Saigon, The King and I, The Sound of Music, Forever Plaid and the Broadway In Concert Productions of Guys and Dolls and South Pacific.