MUSIC: Now that’s what I call entertainment
Dublin People 19 Feb 2016
FROM the producers of the smash-hit production of ‘Puttin’ on the Ritz’ comes the dazzling song and dance extravaganza ‘That’s Entertainment!’ starring the highly popular and hugely successful singer, entertainer and presenter, Jane McDonald and Britain’s favourite vocal harmony group, The Overtones.
Jane McDonald has recently received rave reviews and standing ovations for her lead role in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s ‘Cats’. She achieved platinum status with her first number one album and her live concerts have sold out at numerous venues across the UK including London’s Albert Hall. Jane was also a panelist on the highly popular UK ITV 1 Daytime Show Loose Women for 10 years. The much-loved vocal group The Overtones have achieved sell-out tours, sold over one million albums and have just celebrated their fifth consecutive top 10 album. They have performed at major events and concerts and are seen regularly on national TV, including a performance at the Queens’ Jubliee Concert.
That’s Entertainment! celebrates the biggest hits of the 40s and 50s and includes music by Lerner and Loewe, Rodgers and Hammerstein, as well as Irving Berlin, Cole Porter.
There are also special tributes to the music of Frank Sinatra, Judy Garland and Glen Miller from some of the all-time favourite films such as High Society, Singin’ in the Rain, Some Like it Hot, South Pacific and others that pay homage to the greatest composers and lyricists of our time.
With glorious costumes, sumptuous music, stunning dance routines and an award-winning cast of singers and dancers, this is guaranteed to wow the audience and keep their toes tapping! That’s Entertainment! is “feel-good” entertainment at its best for all the family.
Jane McDonald and The Overtones will perform in That’s Entertainment! at the opening week on April 4 in the Gaiety Theatre. Other guest artists will also join some dates on the tour.