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Brian De Lorenzo Interviewed on edgeboston.com

Mon, 10 Jan 2011 00:00:00 -0800

BOSTON - Brian De Lorenzo was interviewed in the online publication edgeboston. Read it here.

Interview with Brian De Lorenzo in Cabaret Scenes Magazine

Sun, 09 Jan 2011 00:00:00 -0800

NEW YORK - Brian De Lorenzo was interviewed in the January-February 2011 issue of the nightclub magazine Cabaret Scenes. Read it here.

Brian De Lorenzo to perform Around the World in 60 Minutes on March 20

Fri, 27 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0800

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

Brian De Lorenzo in George Gershwin Revue during "Cabaret Month"

Tue, 03 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0800

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.

Brian De Lorenzo & The Follen Angels Interviewed by EdgeBoston

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0800

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:

Brian De Lorenzo to Perform at Scullers with The Follen Angels on January 13th

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0800

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

Wild Party Receives "Best Ensemble" IRNE Award

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0700

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.

Brian De Lorenzo to Perform in 2 New Musical Revues

Tue, 08 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0700

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.

IRNE Award Nominations Announced

Mon, 07 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0700

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.

Brian to Perform with Sears & Conner

Mon, 22 Oct 2007 00:00:00 -0700

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.