Please
come out and support the Vancouver Asian
Canadian Theatre (VACT).
CHOP SUEY SPECIAL #10 - Serving Up A Decade
of Performances highlights the shows VACT has
done in the last 10 years as a fundraiser for
future productions. Included will be some sketch
comedy acts, a condensed version of the popular
Sex in Vancouver series, and a sing along
with the cast of Flower Drum Song! --> details
WORKING
WITH DEMENTIA (WORKSAFE BC VIDEO)
Lannette
filmed an instructional video for Worksafe BC, showing caregivers
how to deal with patients with dementia. The video can be seen
and downloaded from the Worksafe
BC website.
Lannette's
a cappella quintet, VERVE Collective has
been asked to take part in Delta's Concert
Series. This will be an intimate evening
of VERVE, taking place in the old Delta firehall,
which has been converted to a great fine
arts space. --> details
This
past summer, the Vancouver Asian Canadian
Theatre produced Rodgers and Hammerstein's
classic musical FLOWER DRUM SONG, which recently
celebrated its 50th Anniversary. Originally
produced in 1958, it was the first Broadway
musical to feature an entire cast of American
Asian characters. This documentary follows
the process of staging such a large all Asian
production from its early casting calls to
its opening night performance. As the audience
watches the production take shape, interviews
with main characters address many of the
predominant issues faced by artists of Asian
heritage stuffling to break through the stereotypes
of mainstream media that have and have not
changed from the 1950's. --> details
FLOWER DRUM SONG TRAILER! "I ENJOY BEING A GIRL"
Vocals: Lannette New Dancers: Angus Chiu, Damon Jang, Isaac Kwok,
Richard Lam, Nancie Leong, Kayla Liu & Marcia Yu Music: Christopher King Choreography: Raphael Wong Camera: Kathy Leung & Kevin Li Sound Recording: Rick Senechal Editing: Kevin Li Photographer: Raymond Shum Costumes: Jeannine Sheares-Moon Producer: Joyce Lam
Check out VACT’s FLOWER DRUM SONG commercial on Azn Lifestyles
TV
From Monday to Saturday at 9:30 PM on Channel 4, Novus (Novus
Cable only)
The
Vancouver Asian Canadian Theatre presents
Rodgers & Hammerstein’s FLOWER DRUM SONG at the
WATERFRONT THEATRE, GRANVILLE ISLAND May 28 – June 14, 2009
• Nominated for 6 Tony Awards including Best Musical
The generation gap is given the Rodgers & Hammerstein treatment in this colourful
approach to the age-old conflict. In San Francisco’s Chinatown of the late ‘50s,
nightclub owner Sammy Fong’s traditional family has ordered him a picture-bride
from China, hoping to end his pursuit of an enticing dancer. Mei Li arrives,
shy and at sea in a world she doesn’t understand, and it’s clear
that she’s the wrong gal for the totally assimilated Sammy. However, she
may be just the ticket for Sammy’s buddy, whose traditionalist father is
fighting a losing battle with his kids against rock ‘n’ roll, baseball,
sports cars and the typical trappings of the modern American life-style. Full
of intrigue and comedic moments, through song and dance, the story of families,
friendships, and romance are conveyed in this timeless Asian American musical. --> details
This
Valentine's Day, come hear Lannette and her
a cappella quintet, VERVE Collective, at
Aberdeen Center, in Richmond! Celebrating
the "Jazzy Sounds of Romance",
VERVE will be singing in the central atrium
from 2:00pm - 3:00pm. --> details
Lannette's
a cappella quintet, VERVE Collective, has
been asked to do a special guest performance
at the Ovation Awards. The Ovation Awards
were created to annually recognize the achievements & contributions
in the Lower Mainland's musical theatre community.
The awards are produced by APPLAUSE! Musicals
Society, a non-profit charitable society. --> details
Lannette's
a cappella quintet, VERVE Collective, is
happy to be putting on a public show at the
very cool Our Town Café. In conjunction
with Kate Polsky's 2-night Birthday Bash
(Kate is the founder of VERVE Collective),
VERVE will be singing a set on the first
night of festivities. Kate will be opening
the evening at 7:30pm with some original
music, then VERVE Collective will be on at
8:30pm. --> details
You've
been asking, and here it is! Shaw Multicultural
Channel presents a special program showcasing
the winners of the MIGHTY ASIAN MOVIEMAKING
MARATHON 2005 - 2007! Tune in to
see provocative and creative 10-minute local
films produced by teams of filmmakers during
each year's competition.
Lannette was a part of 2 of the 9 films that will be shown! --> details
Make
sure to check out the 2007 Vancouver
Asian Film Festival, as it will be another
chance
to see the movie musical E.V.E.S. on the
bigscreen at Tinseltown. As third place
winners in the MAMM '07 contest, E.V.E.S.
(and Team Banoodles) earned a spot in the
festival, making it 3 years in a row. --> details
Team
Banoodles held their wrap party for E.V.E.S.
and director/producer Alfred Liu handed out
DVD's to all the cast and crew. Lannette
is excited to have made it onto the cover,
sharing the honour with fellow henchwoman,
Candice! --> details
Lannette
joined up with Team Banoodles for a second
year in a row to compete in the Mighty Asian
Moviemaking Marathon (MAMM). They had 10
days to create a 10 minute film using randomly
drawn creative elements... the result is
their 10 minute movie musical, "EVES",
which will be shown on the big screen at
Tinseltown along with
the
other competitors. The winners will be announced
after the screening! --> details
Come
on down for a fun afternoon of cool & spirited
jazz a cappella! VERVE Collective will
be singing at a new venue... the Salt Spring
Coffee Company. Have a cup of coffee, and
let VERVE entertain you with some of their
favourite tunes. They'll also be showcasing
a bunch of new songs you haven't heard from
them before. And best of all, it's free!
What better way to spend a Sunday afternoon. --> details
VERVE
Collective has been asked to return to The
Purple Crab to sing at their open mic night.
They had a great time the first time around,
but the snow storm kept many people stuck at
home. Now's your chance to check them out in
a fun and intimate setting. --> details
VERVE
Collective will be featured at Pacific Theatre's
annual fundraising gala, held at the Vancouver
Art Gallery. The formal event will
feature an auction, music from VERVE Collective,
a
3 and 4 piece musical ensemble, and various
entertainment throughout the night. Ending
the evening will be dancing. --> details
VERVE
Collective has been asked to sing at The Purple
Crab during their open mic night. This will
be a great chance to hear the group in a fun,
relaxed atmosphere. This is a special gig for
VERVE Collective - it's their first public
performance since they changed their name and
solidified their members. --> details
Lannette
will be featured as the guest artist at The
Burstin' With Broadway's June concert... An
Off Broadway Blast. Come join in the fun as
the North Vancouver community chorus showcases
music from My Fair Lady, Smokey Joe's Cafe,
Joseph and the Technicolor Dreamcoat, CHICAGO,
Phantom of the Opera, and more. --> details
The
2005 OVATION Awards, celebrating
the musicals of 2005 and the people who make
them happen, featuring a cast of
OVER FIFTY including Scott Knight on piano,
SOLI
- vocal jazz ensemble, The Broadway
Chorus... --> details
Lannette's
new singing group, The Greater Vancouver Verve
Collective (The GVVC) is having its premier
performance, making a guest-starring appearance
at the Burstin' with Broadway concert in January.
The GVVC is an a cappella group, focusing on
jazz songs, having its first full company rehearsal
at the end of December 2005. --> details
APPLAUSE!
Musicals Society presents a brand new series
of cabaret’s focusing on the musical
theatre and history of a particular year
- SHOWTUNES! Year By Year. Turning the clocks
back fifty years, the first cabaret will
feature
songs from musicals that opened in 1956,
Sunday November 27th, 8pm at the Arts Club
Theatre
Backstage Lounge on Granville Island. --> details
From
a village market in China to Canada's largest
metropolis, this drama takes you into the lives
of the front-line workers and the victims ...
... of the disease that rocked the international
medical community, forced hundreds into quarantine
and turned Toronto into a Plague
City. Beleaguered nurses and doctors suffer the fear of infection
while trying to treat the victims – and some pay with
their own lives; meanwhile the public health bureaucracy
fights for solutions to the growing epidemic amidst international
pressure. Outbreak meets Toronto's very own SARS epidemic
in
this gripping suspense drama. --> details
This
is the second hugely popular musical by the
same team that created Les Misérables.
Chris, an American soldier has a brief and
passionate affair with an innocent Vietnamese
girl named Kim, only to be tragically separated
in the turmoil of the U.S. exodus. Raw and
uncompromising, Miss Saigon is an intensely
personal story of the losses we suffer and
the sacrifices we make in a world gone mad. --> details
APPLAUSE!
Musicals Society is happy to announce its first
official fundraising cabaret of the season...
Valentine Divas Cabaret. Mark your calendars
for the first official Applause! fundraising
cabaret of the season, Valentine Divas:
Diva's, songs of love & sweets! Come
on down for an evening filled with great music,
a divine sweets buffet, and fun door prizes. --> details
MovieTelevision
was on set in Toronto, where Lannette was filming
Plague City. They shot some behind-the-scenes
footage, and also interviewed three main characters:
Amy, played by Kari Matchett; Rosie, played
by Lannette New; and Dr. Royce, played by Ron
White. --> details
APPLAUSE!
MUSICALS hosted its first cabaret at the
Sugar Refinery in the spring of 2003. It
then moved to the Oasis Lounge and moved
again to
the Arts Club Theatre Backstage Lounge where
the monthly events have been held for the
past year. The monthly cabaret is a community
building
and fundraising event. --> details
Spanning
twenty seven years of the silent film era
in early "Hollywoodland", Mack
and Mabel recalls the bitter-sweet love affair
between
Mack Sennett and the heroine of his movies,
Mabel Normand through the funny and fabulous
world of pies in the face, Keystone Kops
and Bathing Beauties. --> details
A
new baker arrives in a rural French village
just in time to ease the hunger of the bickering
villagers who have been without bread for weeks.
All is well until his beautiful young wife
runs off with the local hunk, driving the baker
to distraction, and leaving the villagers breadless
- again. --> details
Applause!
Musicals In Concert presents their monthly
cabaret revue. This month, the theme is In
The Good Ole' Summertime. Join us as we transform
the Backstage Lounge on Granville Island into
SUMMER CAMP. Wear comfortable camp wear and
cozy up around the campfire to hear great showtunes,
skits and great camp games. --> details
Applause!
Musicals In Concert presents their monthly
cabaret revue. This month, the theme is Anything
Goes (not the musical!). Come on out to listen
to talented local singers as they present showtunes
from a wide array of musicals. --> details
It's
fun, light, and perfect for a family audience...
and every audience. If you missed Honk! you've
another chance to visit your favourite barnyard
characters at the Arts Club Granville Island
Stage. Under new direction, experience a reminiscently
close yet new perspective on this transformation
of the classic Hans Christian Andersons' timeless
tale into a loveable musical comedy staged
in a duck pond. --> details
A
showing of artwork from artist James Picard
will be on display in the gallery. James, along
with 2 local fashion designers, have collaborated
to put on this showing, with funds raised by
a silent auction going towards A Loving Spoonful.
The designers provide the clothes, while James
provides his artistic touch by painting on
each piece. --> details
Lannette
will be assisting the "Ambassador of Magic",
Tony Eng, in his Mysteries of the Orient
show: a full evening gala presentation of
Mysteries
of the Orient is one you must experience. --> details
Applause!
Musicals In Concert presents Stage to Screen
to Stage. An evening of local talent performing
music from musicals that transferred from stage
to the screen - and the recent trend - musicals
that originated on screen that have been adapted
for the stage! --> details
Triptych
Theatricals is proud to present a very special
fundraising event, Steppin' Out... with Irving
Berlin. Led by the sensational Kevin-Michael
Cripps, this revue features songs from Watch
Your Step, Easter Parade, Puttin' On The Ritz,
and more! Showcasing local singers Laura Kobertein,
Jane Leroux, Lannette New, Scott Perrie, and
Sara Zacharias. --> details
