Brian De Lorenzo: News

BOSTON - Award-winning singer Brian De Lorenzo brings his new show Around the World in 60 Minutes to the cabaret stage in Harvard Square's famous Blacksmith House. Take a trip with Brian to locations near and far with songs familiar and not-so-familiar, including a tribute to the "Big Apple" and some very funny travel songs.

Brian is well known for finding wonderful songs that aren’t so well known; and for his interpretations of standards from the Great American Songbook and musical theatre. Around the World…includes songs from Brigadoon, On the Town, Porgy & Bess, and My Fair Lady as well as songs from New Faces of 1956, Angel, and A New Brain.

The opening act for the evening is singer Christine Fontana. Christine enjoys singing many styles including jazz, Broadway, opera, R&B, and country. She recently appeared as "Blanche Ingram" in the musical Jane Eyre at Theatre III. Audiences are often pleasantly surprised at the power, control, versatility, and outpouring of emotion from Christine.

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As part of BACA's "March is Cabaret Month" Festival 2009 - New England’s Premier Cabaret Event -
The Boston Association of Cabaret Artists Presents:

BRIAN DE LORENZO
Around the World in 60 Minutes
Friday, March 20, 2009 • 7 PM
Opening Act: Christine Fontana

Tom LaMark on Piano

The Spiegel Room at the Blacksmith House
Cambridge Center for Adult Education
56 Brattle St, Cambridge, MA

$20 • $18 BACA Members
Tickets • Info: 866-639-9410

BOSTON - Award-winning tenor Brian De Lorenzo returns to the cabaret stage in March with New England Light Opera for three performances of Fascinatin' Rhythm: A Gershwin Revue a musical revue created by NELO’s Artistic Director, Mark Morgan. Directed by Michael Byrne, the show features standards as well as lesser known songs by this foremost of American songwriters, including I Got Rhythm, S’Wonderful, Nice Work If You Can Get It, and many more. The songs will be presented in a variety of settings including their original theatrical versions as well as contemporary settings and tight vocal jazz harmonizations. Keyboard works will also be represented including excerpts from An American in Paris.

The cast is made up of the members of NELO’s hit Cole Porter show, Night and Day: June Baboian, Brian De Lorenzo, Mark Morgan, and Kaja Schuppert. Branden Grimmett will be at the piano.

Performances: Friday, March 6, 2009 - 8 PM &
Saturday, March 7, 2009 - 8 PM
Firehouse Center for the Arts
1 Market Square, Newburyport MA
978-462-7336
Price: $20; $18 Members; $15 Students

Saturday, March 14, 2009
Central Congregational Church
97 Broad St
Lynn MA
781-599-8643
Price: $20

New England Light Opera fills a major gap in greater Boston’s cultural life by staging productions and concerts of operetta and early musical theatre, in English. It offers professional performance opportunities to local singers, actors, instrumentalists, directors, and technicians and increases the accessibility to, and protects the historical legacy of, significant works of light opera and musical theatre through research, reconstruction, translation, and, most importantly, performance.

BOSTON - EdgeBoston.com interviewed The Follen Angels, Brian De Lorenzo, and Jeanne LaForgia for their upcoming performance at Scullers Jazz Club on January 13th. Read it here:

BOSTON - The Follen Angels - Jazz and Cabaret performing and recording artists Hildy Grossman (vocals), Rieko Tanaka, (piano) and Ken Dantzig (drums) make their 6th return to Scullers with their new production of Broadway show-stoppers called All that Jazz: The Best of Broadway.
They have chosen songs from some of the most beloved Broadway shows: Mame, Chicago, Gypsy, South Pacific, Damn Yankees, and many more. Joining the Angels are award-winning Boston musical theater and cabaret performer Brian De Lorenzo, who has a strikingly beautiful tenor voice, and Jeanne LaForgia, whose soprano voice is pure and sparkling. Jeanne performed and recorded as a member of the Follen Angels for several of the early years of the group. This show promises to be a spectacular reunion for them. In addition, Brad Hallen (on acoustic bass) rounds out this exceptional group of musicians.

Songs performed will include: Some People (Gypsy), I Have Dreamed (The King and I), Bosom Buddies (Mame), Suddenly Seymour (Little Shop of Horrors), Fugue for Tinhorns (Guys and Dolls), with exciting arrangements that enhance the already great melodies and smart lyrics. This is a hot show guaranteed to keep you warm on a cold winter evening. Don’t miss it!
January 13, 2009, Tuesday, 8 PM
Scullers Jazz Club Tickets are $23.
Phone orders: 617-562-4111

Or tickets on line at http://www.ticketweb.com (Also see www.follenangels.com)

SCULLERS IS LOCATED IN THE DOUBLE TREE GUEST SUITES HOTELS
400 Soldiers Field Rd
Boston, MA
E-mail: info@scullersjazz.com

BOSTON – The Independent Reviewers of New England presented the New Repertory Theatre's production of the musical The Wild Party (written by Andrew Lippa) with the award for "Best Ensemble" at the 11th Annual IRNE Awards, which were presented on Monday April 14, 2008, at the Boston Center for the Arts Cyclorama. Brian De Lorenzo played the role of "Phil D'Armano" in that production. The Wild Party’s Sarah Corey also won the award for "Best Supporting Actress in a Musical"
Founded by Beverly Creasey of the Journal Newspapers and Larry Stark of TheaterMirror in 1997, the IRNE Awards recognize the extraordinary wealth of talent in the Boston theatre community.

BOSTON - Brian De Lorenzo will be featured in two new musical revues this Spring. First is
Up Close & Presidential: A Musical Celebration of Election-Year Politics, with American Classics.

Just the ticket for the upcoming election year: songs inspired by presidential elections from way-back-when to the present. Hosted by Bob Jolly and featuring Brad Conner, Brian De Lorenzo, Mary Ann Lanier, Peter Miller, Caroline Musica, Heather Peterson, Joei Marshall Perry, & Ben Sears. Margaret Ulmer accompanies. Information, & Tickets. Performances are Friday, April 25, 2008 at 7:30 PM at Follen Community Church,
755 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington MA and Sunday, April 27, 2008 at 3 PM at Longy School of Music, 27 Garden St, Cambridge MA. Tickets are $20 or $15 for students/seniors/BACA. Order on line or call 617-254-1125.

Next up is The Roaring ’20s: A New Musical Revue, with New England Light Opera. Performing with Brian are Liane Grasso, & Valeska Cambron, with Mark Morgan as the Master of Cermonies.

Featuring the sultry and seductive sounds of the speakeasy, New England Light Opera presents a new revue of favorite music from the jazz age. Telling the story of the tumultuous '20s, this dynamic program features classics by Gershwin, Cole Porter, Fats Waller and many others. Performances run from May 3 through May 18 at various locations in eastern Massachusetts. Information & Tickets. Tickets are $22; $18 for seniors, and $5 for kids & students. Order on line or call 978-887-2045.

BOSTON - The New Repertory Theatre's production of the musical The Wild Party by Andrew Lippa, in which Brian De Lorenzo played the role of "Phil D'Armano," has been nominated for multiple "IRNE" Awards, including "Best Ensemble" and "Best Musical." The production also received nominations in the categories of Supporting Actress in a Musical, Supporting Actor in a Musical, Lighting Design, Costume Design, Choreography, Music Director, & Director.

The Independent Reviewers of New England (IRNE) Awards for 2007 will take place on Monday April 14, 2008, at the Boston Center for the Arts (BCA) in the Cyclorama. Founded by Beverly Creasey of the Journal Newspapers and Larry Stark of TheaterMirror in 1997, the IRNE Awards recognize the extraordinary wealth of talent in the Boston theatre community.

The IRNE Awards event is free to the public. No tickets are needed for admission. Doors open at 7 PM. Awards start at 8 PM. Cash bar with appetizers. Questions can be directed to the IRNE office at 617-254-4482.

BOSTON - Brian De Lorenzo will be a guest singer with cabaret duo and musical historians Ben Sears & Brad Conner on Sunday, November 11 at 3 PM at Cambridge's Longy School of Music & Saturday, November 17 at 7:30 PM at Follen Community Church in Lexington. Also performing are guests Valerie Anastasio & Joei Marshall Perry. Information, & Tickets.

BOSTON - Award-winning performers Brian De Lorenzo and John O'Neil come together again in an evening of cabaret in beautiful Deane Hall at the Boston Center for the Arts' Calderwood Pavilion, 527 Tremont Street, Boston's stylish South End on Saturday, March 3, at 7:30 PM.

You don't want to miss the poignancy, the comic interpretation, or the anecdotes of these talented men!

Brian De Lorenzo - Listen to My Heart With Ron Roy on Piano
John O'Neil - Lullaby for Broadway With Tom LaMark on Piano
Two shows for one low ticket price - only $20!
Phone: 617-933-8600
TTY: 617-424-0694
E-mail: boxoffice@bostontheatrescene.com

Tickets are on sale now!

NEW YORK - To celebrate the re-release of the New York Cast Recording Made in America: Vaudeville Songs, Brian De Lorenzo will perform live at Tower Lincoln Center on Wednesday, June 21 at 6 PM. Cast member Sofie Zamchick will also make an appearance. Made in America is a tribute to the Gumm family, otherwise known as the family of Judy Garland. The show Made in America: Vaudeville Songs was performed numerous times at New York's famous Don't Tell Mama cabaret room with Brian as "Frank Gumm." Brian will also perform songs from his CD Found Treasures, which was nominated for "Recording of the Year" by the Manhattan Association of Cabarets and Clubs (MAC).

BOSTON - Overture Productions' On the Twentieth Century received the 24th Annual Elliot Norton Award for "Outstanding Musical Production." Brian De Lorenzo played "Porter Cole" in the show, which was performed at the Culter Majestic Theatre in September 2005. The awards are presented by the Boston Theater Critics Association, honoring the season's best work in Boston's theaters.

BOSTON - Live dining room entertainment Returns to 209 Boston Beginning Sunday, March 5, 2006, and Brian De Lorenzo is the first Saturday night performer, appearing with accompanist Ron Zack for an evening of great American standards, musical theatre, and contemporary cabaret songs on Saturday, March 11 from 9:30-midnight. Patrons can listen to some of Boston's best entertainment while enjoying dinner or just drinks and appetizers. All entertainment in the dining room is free of charge. 209 is located at 209 Columbus Ave, Boston MA and is close to Back Bay/South End on the MBTA Orange Line. 617-536-0972.

BOSTON - For the first time in the history of the Elliot Norton Awards, nominations for each category are being announced in advance. Overture Productions' On the Twentieth Century has been nominated for Outstanding Musical Production by the Boston Theater Critics Association's annual Elliot Norton Awards. The show was performed at Boston's Cutler Majestic Theatre in September of 2005 with Brian De Lorenzo as "Porter Cole." The 24th annual Elliot Norton Awards, recognizing excellence in Greater Boston theater, will be presented at 7 PM on Monday, May 22, at the Cutler Majestic Theatre (219 Tremont Street, Boston) with a reception to follow onstage. Available beginning April 18, tickets will be $30 per person until May 14, $35 thereafter, and may be obtained at the Majestic box office, at BosTix and through Telecharge: 1-800-233-3123 or http://www.telecharge.com. Brian and the rest of the Porters will perform a number from the show at the ceremony.

Presented by Boston Theater Critics Association and Emerson College, Honoring the season's best work in Boston's theaters.

If you've never had the opportunity to hear Brian's recordings, you're now in luck! There are samples of every song from Found Treasures and four solo numbers from Made in America: Vaudeville Songs on the website in "streaming" mp3 format. That means there's no need to download large files. All you need is a player such as RealPlayer, iTunes, or Windows Media Player. Some of the songs include extra information, so be sure to click on the song name hyperlink. Start by clicking on the "music" button.

BOSTON - Brian De Lorenzo was nominated for a 2005 IRNE* Award for Best Cabaret Show by a Male Performer for his show Marry Me (a Little) which he performed at Club Cafe in June 2004.
* Independent Reviewers of New England

BOSTON - Brian De Lorenzo was nominated for a 2004 IRNE Award for Best Cabaret Show by a Male Performer for his show Mama, A Rainbow: A Celebration of Moms & Other Parents which he performed at Scullers Jazz Club in May 2003.
* Independent Reviewers of New England

NEW YORK - Award-winning singer Brian De Lorenzo performs songs from the great American songbook as well as songs that are destined to become the standards of the future as part of the Association of Performing Arts Presenters 47th Annual Members Conference. General public invited.

Brian De Lorenzo Sings Standards Old & New Sunday, January 11, 2004, 7 PM
The Bridges Lounge - Hilton Lobby Bar, New York Hilton Towers, 1335 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY. No cover.

BOSTON- Brian De Lorenzo was nominated for a 2003 IRNE Award for Best Cabaret, Male for his show How Was I To know? - Songs of Richard Rodgers which he performed at Scullers Jazz Club in August 2002.
* Independent Reviewers of New England

NEW YORK - Brian De Lorenzo earned the title "Performer of the Year" by winning first place in the Adult Solo category at Talent America's 27th Annual "Talent of the Year Awards" at the New York Sheraton Hotel and Towers on July 15th, competing with performers from all over the United States. Contestants performed for approximately 45 judges who are professionals in the entertainment industry. Brian also received the 2001 Talent America Blair Hammond Award for Best Male Musical Theatre - Adult Vocal.

NEW YORK - Brian De Lorenzo's CD, Found Treasures was nominated for the 2000 "Recording of the Year Award by the Manhattan Association of Cabarets & Clubs.