When The Talkies Learned To Sing

When The Talkies Learned to Sing

May 3rd at 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM

In a time when singers like Al Jolson and Bing Crosby reigned supreme, some of the greatest standards in the American Songbook were introduced by a man who was known for his dancing than his singing, Fred Astaire. Both on Stage and Screen, he was asked to be the first to sing these songs by the greatest songwriters of his time like George Gershwin, Cole Porter, Irving Berlin & Jerome Kern. And, we’ll pay tribute to other iconic performers that introduced so many classics we still love today including the work of the legendary Judy Garland. So put on your Top Hat, White Tie and Tails and listen to these hits introduced by the masters and hear a little history about them.

Vocalists – Christine Asero and Paul

Christine holds a theatre degree from the University of Maryland and hastrained at the Studio Theatre Acting Conservatory and The Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London. Her favorite musical roles include Mamma Rose in Gypsy, Aldonza in Man of La Mancha and The Witch in Into The Woods. From 2018 to 2024 Christine was a resident cabaret artist at The Classic Theatre of MD where her musical talents were exorcised regularly (yes, you read that right!). Christine plays the guitar and regularly appears at various clubs and events.

Paul has starred in a number of professional musical theatrical productions including a 3 year run as the wedding singer in “Tony N’ Tina’s Wedding”. Other credits include performing as a soloist with the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra and a mainstage performer on the Disney Cruise Line. Paul has played Frank Sinatra in “Rat Pack Remembered” and solo Sinatra shows both at Universal Studios Florida and Walt Disney World. A native of Detroit and a Wayne State graduate with a BFA in Theatre, Paul moved to Lewes in 2023 and is happy to call it home.

Accompanist and Musical Direction by Doug Yetter

Doug is an accomplished pianist, composer, actor, director, conductor, producer, and arranger. His compositional works include 9 musicals (two off-Broadway), an opera, and hundreds of instrumental pieces. He currently serves as Minister of Music at Epworth United Methodist Church in Rehoboth Beach, as Artistic Director of the CAMP Rehoboth Chorus, and co-founded the Clear Space Theatre Company. Doug earned a BA in composition from the University of Maryland and an MFA in Musical Theatre Writing from New York University. He is a member of the Dramatists Guild of America, the American Federation of Musicians, the American Guild of Organists, and the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers.

Performance Location:

All live cabaret performances will be held at the Cinema Art Theater in Lewes. The address is 17701 Dartmouth Drive, Lewes, DE.

FREE PARKING AVAILABLE

Ticketing: Purchase tickets by calling the Cinema Art Theater Box Office at (302) 313-4032 or by clicking here

VIP Tables on the floor with the performers. Each VIP table is $80 and accommodates up to 2 people. Open General Seating at $30 each – Stadium style seating.

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