Thanks for the Memories - A Tribute to Bob Hope
November 7- 9, 2008

An encore presentation of last year's USO style show, which combines actual video clips of Bob Hope during his shows overseas along with live performances by stars of the day-stars like The Andrews Sisters and Marilyn Monroe.

Warren Peper, NBC News, said "The video excerpts coupled with the 'live' vocal performances in addition to the superb orchestra under the direction of Tommy Gill was nothing short of phenomenal. I was not the only person in the house with a lump in my throat when the five different branches of the service were recognized. As the Coast Guard, Air Force, Navy, Army and Marines were recognized, those who wore those colors were asked to stand. Soldiers, sailors, airmen...one by one they rose with dignity. I didn't think it could get any better when the cast wrapped-it up with 'God Bless America', but it did."

Four performances only November 7- 9, 2008

(All profit from this show goes directly to benefit Veteran's organizations).

PRESS RELEASE

“Nothing short of phenomenal!” That is how Warren Peper, WCBD News 2, described “Thanks for the Memories”-the all singing, all dancing musical spectacular that recreates all the fun of the Bob Hope USO shows.

The show will feature live performances by impersonators of the stars who performed for the USO throughout the years, as well as actual film footage of Bob Hope bringing a touch of America to our troops overseas from WWII all the way up thru Desert Storm.

Broadway performers Brad and Jennifer Moranz created and star in this USO-style show which pays tribute not only to Bob Hope, but to all the stars that traveled overseas to entertain our troops.

The Andrews Sisters sing a medley of their greatest songs like “Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy” and “Don’t Sit Under the Apple Tree”. Marilyn Monroe, who entertained troops during the Korean War, sings “I Wanna Be Loved By You” to some very lucky man from the audience. Groucho Marx will attempt to get your vote as he announces his bid for the Presidency! Abbot and Costello will try to answer the age old question, “Who’s on First?!” And the Tommy Gill big band will perform Glenn Miller’s “In the Mood” as a chorus of dancers joins in on a rousing tap dance to Benny Goodman’s “Sing Sing Sing”.

The second half of the show features the songs and stars that performed during the Viet Nam and Gulf wars. You’ll hear “Tie a Yellow Ribbon” by Tony Orlando, along with songs by The Pointer Sisters, Dolly Parton, Toby Keith, Elvis Presley, and James Brown.

“Thanks for the Memories-a Tribute to Bob Hope” will be presented Nov. 7-9 at the Charleston Music Hall 37 John St. in downtown Charleston across the street from the Visitor’s Center.

Showtimes are Nov. 7 at 7pm, Nov. 8 at 2pm and 7pm, and Nov. 9 at 3pm

COMING 2009

I’ll Take Romance-the Valentine Show
February 12 - 15, 2009

Simply the greatest love songs of all time! Songs like “Unchained Melody”, “Can’t Take My Eyes Off Of You”, and “I Will Always Love You”- it’s all the music you fell in love to! And just to spice things up, you’ll also hear the fun love songs-like Elvis’ “Burnin’ Love”, and Jerry Lee Lewis’s “Great Balls of Fire”(Yes, even that’s a love song!!), and so much more. Starring Broadway performers Brad and Jennifer Moranz and a cast of 20 of the country’s finest singers, dancers, and musicians, you’ll love I’ll Take Romance-The Valentine Show.

Five performances only from February 12 - 15 downtown at the Charleston Music Hall.
February 12: Thursday 7:30pm
February 13: Friday 7:30pm
February 14: Saturday 2pm and 7:30pm
February 15: Sunday 3pm

Group Tickets for all shows can be purchased by calling Brad Moranz at 843-416-8453.

Swing on a Star-a tribute to America’s Great Singers and Songwriters!
May 6 - 10, 2009

It’s cool! It’s hip! It’s fun!! It’s the music of Cole Porter, Irving Berlin, Rogers and Hart, and all the songs made famous by those legendary singers of the swing era-Tony Bennett, Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis, Jr., along with the new sounds of Michael Buble` and Harry Connick, Jr. Plus a special tribute to those fabulous quartets-The Four Lads, The Four Aces, The Mills Brothers, and the Ames Brothers. This is the music that made you want to get up and dance!

Five performances only from May 6 - 10 downtown at the Charleston Music Hall.
May 6: Wednesday 7:30pm
May 7: Thursady 7:30pm
May 8: Friday 7:30pm
May 9: Saturday 7:30pm
May 10: Sunday (Mother’s Day) 3pm

Group Tickets for all shows can be purchased by calling Brad Moranz at 843-416-8453.

Let the Good Times Roll-The Summer Show!
July 17 - 19 and 24 - 26, 2009

It’s Pop! It’s Broadway! It’s Rock! It’s two hours of the greatest music of all time-all rolled up into one great show! Incredible singers, beautiful dancers, and hilarious comedy all combine to make this the most fun your family will have all summer! If you liked The Serenade Show, you’ll love Let the Good Times Roll!

(Six shows over two weekends)
July 17 Friday 7:30pm
July 18 Sat. 7:30pm
July 19 Sunday 3pm
July 24 Friday 7:30pm
July 25 Sat. 7:30pm
July 26 Sunday 3pm

Group Tickets for all shows can be purchased by calling Brad Moranz at 843-416-8453.

All performances downtown at the Charleston Music Hall, 37 John Street
(directly across the street from the Visitor's Center)

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