Acqua Mossa Performs at the Annual A-Dog Day Celebration
Thursday, August 24, 2023 by Bill Reed | Events
BRVS student, Stephanie Heaghney, will be performing with her band Acqua Mossa this Saturday, Aug 26th at Nectars as part of the annual celebration of Andy Williams, a beloved local DJ who passed away from leukemia ten years ago.
A-Dog Day is hosted by the Friends for A-Dog Foundation, a local nonprofit that funds local music, art, and skate programs for youths, as well as scholarships, and a bone-marrow drive through "Find the Match."
Tickets to the event can be purchased through Nectar's website.
You can also donate to the Friends of A-Dog Foundation directly through their website.
For more information on Acqua Mossa, you can visit their Instagram and YouTube pages.
Alumni Liana Hunt & Merritt David Janes Cast in "Back to the Future" Musical
Saturday, August 19, 2023 by Bill Reed | Blog, Alumni
Congratulations to BRVS alumni Liana Hunt and Merritt David Janes for their casting in Broadway's "Back to the Future!"
"Back to the Future" opened August 3rd of this year on Broadway featuring two alumni of the studio: Liana Hunt as Lorraine McFly and Merritt David Janes as Strickland.
"Back to the Future" is Liana's third Broadway appearance, and she has previously starred as Katherine in "Newsies," and Sophie in "Mamma Mia." She has numerous other shows under her belt including national tours of "Bright Star" and "Wicked."
Merritt has previously starred as Dewey Finn in Broadway's first national tour of "School of Rock" as well as Carl Hanratty in the first national tour of "Catch me if You Can."
We congratulate them both and hope other Vermonters are able to make the trip to see these two perform live in NYC.
Image Source: Back to the Future Musical
BRVS Alumni Brings "Bright Star" to Shelburne VT
Monday, August 22, 2022 by Bill Reed | Events
Enjoy a Broadway-style concert of the musical “Bright Star” in the historic Shelburne Town Hall on Saturday August 27th at 7pm or Sunday August 28th at 3pm.
Inspired by a true story and featuring the Tony®-nominated score by Steve Martin and Edie Brickell, Broadway’s BRIGHT STAR tells a sweeping tale of love and redemption set against the rich backdrop of the American South in the 1920s and ’40s. When literary editor Alice Murphy meets a young soldier just home from World War II, he awakens her longing for the child she once lost. Haunted by their unique connection, Alice sets out on a journey to understand her past—and what she finds has the power to transform both of their lives. With beautiful melodies and powerfully moving characters, the story unfolds as a rich tapestry of deep emotion. An uplifting theatrical journey that holds you tightly in its grasp, BRIGHT STAR is as refreshingly genuine as it is daringly hopeful.
New Charlotte residents, Brad and Melissa Coolidge, are joined by professionals from VT, NYC, and the Berkshires to share this bluegrass musical written by Steve Martin and Edie Brickell with toe-tapping live accompaniment on fiddle, banjo, and piano. Based on true events, this unbelievable story will leave you filled with hope and a belief that “The Sun is (Always) Gonna Shine Again.”
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