Last night, after the MegaMix ending at the Opening Night of Joseph and the Technicolor Dreamcoat, a young woman named Rachel got the surprise of her life!
Her boyfriend, Arthur, had reached out to The 5th Avenue Theatre with a very special request.
In front of the entire audience, Arthur was brought on stage to give a little speech about how much The 5th Avenue Theatre meant to him. He spoke of how much his girlfriend, Rachel, loved the theatre and that every time they came to a performance together, they grew closer as a couple.
And then....Arthur proposed!!
Rachel, surprised and delighted, ran up onto the stage and said YES with a kiss - the whole audience applauded, charmed by this couple's love of this theatre.
They were invited to the private cast party after the show and were instant celebrities to everyone at the event.
Congratulations Arthur and Rachel from all of us at The 5th Avenue Theatre!
Friday, October 16, 2009
Making the MegaMix
When passing by our musical director's office, we usually hear the sounds of a familiar broadway tune playing on the speakers or perhaps a song from an upcoming pre-Broadway premier. In weeks past, however, it's felt a little like stepping into the twilight zone when walking by, when noticing that it's hip-hop and reggae music bumping out of the stereo system.
For the past few weeks, Ian Eisendrath (Resident Musical Director/Music Coordinator) and Albert Evans (Artistic Associate) and have been collaborating with local musicians for the Joseph and the Technicolor Dreamcoat MEGAMIX!
The MegaMix is an energetic mini-retelling of the entire Joseph production at the end of the show and can range from 7 to 20 minutes, depending on production. The interesting
aspect of this piece is that that no music can be found for the MegaMix, which gives our Music
department a creative challenge.
Eisendrath writes “Our goal was to update the MegaMix so that it sounds like something current, fresh and hip that you would hear in a club in downtown Seattle. We hired Dave Pascal, a local musician who is fluent in all styles of contemporary/pop music and DJ Million,a local deejay and drummer who is active in the Seattle hip-hop club scene.”
Evans and Eisendrath created new vocal arrangements, DJ Million created the basic beat patterns and transitions, and Pascal created the instrumental tracks and produced the
recording of the MegaMix in his home studio.
Seen the show? Let us know what you think of the MegaMix!
For the past few weeks, Ian Eisendrath (Resident Musical Director/Music Coordinator) and Albert Evans (Artistic Associate) and have been collaborating with local musicians for the Joseph and the Technicolor Dreamcoat MEGAMIX!
The MegaMix is an energetic mini-retelling of the entire Joseph production at the end of the show and can range from 7 to 20 minutes, depending on production. The interesting
aspect of this piece is that that no music can be found for the MegaMix, which gives our Music
department a creative challenge.
Eisendrath writes “Our goal was to update the MegaMix so that it sounds like something current, fresh and hip that you would hear in a club in downtown Seattle. We hired Dave Pascal, a local musician who is fluent in all styles of contemporary/pop music and DJ Million,a local deejay and drummer who is active in the Seattle hip-hop club scene.”
Evans and Eisendrath created new vocal arrangements, DJ Million created the basic beat patterns and transitions, and Pascal created the instrumental tracks and produced the
recording of the MegaMix in his home studio.
Seen the show? Let us know what you think of the MegaMix!
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
A little story from backstage...
One of the little girls in the children’s ensemble twisted her ankle during a rehearsal. She sat off stage while rehearsal for the MegaMix continued. Anthony Fedorov happened to also be sitting back stage and cheered up the young actress. She was doubly thrilled, being one of his biggest fans, when he offered to carry her to the dressing room!
Who says chivalry is dead? Way to go Anthony!
Who says chivalry is dead? Way to go Anthony!
Monday, October 12, 2009
Joseph, Anthony Fedorov & Hotel Max SCAVENGER HUNT PART 2!
Earlier this month, many of you participated in our first scavenger hunt through our blog, Facebook and Twitter pages with to find American Idol Finalist and star of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Anthony Fedorov!
Those of you following along found him at the Post Alley Gum Wall. Here's a photo of Anthony with some of the contestants who came out to enter to win our VIP Package!
Here's a second chance to meet Anthony and win a VIP prize package which includes two tickets to Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat and a night's stay at the hip and artistic Hotel Max!
On Wednesday, October 14th at 5:15pm, Anthony will be at a new "secret Seattle landmark" to give one lucky winner the prize package. All contestants who show up will walk away with a free ticket to Joseph (value $78-$83) - one lucky winner will win the grand prize!
We'll be posting clues of where he will be through Twitter, Facebook and here on our Backstage Blog for you to follow along all week.
You can still follow along with us on twitter if you don't have an account. Simply visit our page for up to date notices. Hotel Max will also be tweeting via their twitter site!
Where will Anthony end up? You'll have to stay with us to find out!
Twitter hashtag for the scavenger hunt is #goseattle
Past/Current Clues - be sure to read them carefully!
Clue #1: Monday, 10/12 10:45am: Get immersed in "A Pharaoh's Story" or two.
Clue #2: Monday 10/12 5:03pm The New Yorker called this place "important" and "exhilarating"
Clue #3: Tuesday 11:28am Green Lights make you go
Clue #4 Wed 11:01am Some might call this a "cool house"
Clue #5 Wed 11:23am "Children of Israel" and children of Seattle enjoy this spot
Clue #6 Wed 1:55pm Paul named this section after his mom, Faye.
Anthony Fedorov is on twitter, too! Follow him here.
Learn more about the hip, stylish Hotel Max here!
Those of you following along found him at the Post Alley Gum Wall. Here's a photo of Anthony with some of the contestants who came out to enter to win our VIP Package!
Here's a second chance to meet Anthony and win a VIP prize package which includes two tickets to Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat and a night's stay at the hip and artistic Hotel Max!
On Wednesday, October 14th at 5:15pm, Anthony will be at a new "secret Seattle landmark" to give one lucky winner the prize package. All contestants who show up will walk away with a free ticket to Joseph (value $78-$83) - one lucky winner will win the grand prize!
We'll be posting clues of where he will be through Twitter, Facebook and here on our Backstage Blog for you to follow along all week.
You can still follow along with us on twitter if you don't have an account. Simply visit our page for up to date notices. Hotel Max will also be tweeting via their twitter site!
Where will Anthony end up? You'll have to stay with us to find out!
Twitter hashtag for the scavenger hunt is #goseattle
Past/Current Clues - be sure to read them carefully!
Clue #1: Monday, 10/12 10:45am: Get immersed in "A Pharaoh's Story" or two.
Clue #2: Monday 10/12 5:03pm The New Yorker called this place "important" and "exhilarating"
Clue #3: Tuesday 11:28am Green Lights make you go
Clue #4 Wed 11:01am Some might call this a "cool house"
Clue #5 Wed 11:23am "Children of Israel" and children of Seattle enjoy this spot
Clue #6 Wed 1:55pm Paul named this section after his mom, Faye.
Anthony Fedorov is on twitter, too! Follow him here.
Learn more about the hip, stylish Hotel Max here!
Friday, October 9, 2009
In the Heights "Run This Tour" Music Video
Take a minute and watch the IN THE HEIGHTS "Run This Tour" Music Video.
This is one of our very favorite shows on Broadway right now!
STARRING:
Kyle Beltran, Karen Olivo, Lin-Manuel Miranda and Robin DeJesus as Lil Mama.
AND INTRODUCING:
The First National Tour Cast of In The Heights
Kyle Beltran, Daniel Bolero, Rogelio Douglas Jr., Yvette Gonzalez-Nacer, Arielle Jacobs; Jose-Luis Lopez, Genny Lis Padilla, Isabel Santiago, Elise Santora, Shaun Taylor-Corbett, Natalie Toro, Sandy Alvarez, David Baida, Christina Black, Natalie Caruncho, Oscar Cheda, Dewitt Cooper III, Wilkie Ferguson, Rayanne Gonzales,Dominique Kelley, Rebecca Kritzer, Joseph Morales, April Ortiz, Daniel Cruz, Kristina Fernandez, Morgan Matayoshi, Carlos Salazar AND...
5th Avenue Theatre star, Seattle's own Daniel Cruz!
SWEET CAMEOS BY:
Shockwave, Alex Lacamoire, Bill Sherman, Wesley Taylor & Krysta Rodriguez
Director: Lin-Manuel Miranda
Director of Photography: Paul Bozymowski
Editor: Alex Horwitz
Track created by Bill Sherman
New Lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda
This is one of our very favorite shows on Broadway right now!
STARRING:
Kyle Beltran, Karen Olivo, Lin-Manuel Miranda and Robin DeJesus as Lil Mama.
AND INTRODUCING:
The First National Tour Cast of In The Heights
Kyle Beltran, Daniel Bolero, Rogelio Douglas Jr., Yvette Gonzalez-Nacer, Arielle Jacobs; Jose-Luis Lopez, Genny Lis Padilla, Isabel Santiago, Elise Santora, Shaun Taylor-Corbett, Natalie Toro, Sandy Alvarez, David Baida, Christina Black, Natalie Caruncho, Oscar Cheda, Dewitt Cooper III, Wilkie Ferguson, Rayanne Gonzales,Dominique Kelley, Rebecca Kritzer, Joseph Morales, April Ortiz, Daniel Cruz, Kristina Fernandez, Morgan Matayoshi, Carlos Salazar AND...
5th Avenue Theatre star, Seattle's own Daniel Cruz!
SWEET CAMEOS BY:
Shockwave, Alex Lacamoire, Bill Sherman, Wesley Taylor & Krysta Rodriguez
Director: Lin-Manuel Miranda
Director of Photography: Paul Bozymowski
Editor: Alex Horwitz
Track created by Bill Sherman
New Lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Facebook & Twitter offer!
Facebook Fans and Twitter followers!
Use code word DREAMS when buying tickets to Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat for any Tuesday - Friday evening performance and recieve $25 off each ticket!
This sale ends at midnight on Friday October 9th, so get out your calendars, call your friends and visit www.5thavenue.org to buy before the offer is gone!
Online only at www.5thavenue.org - use code word DREAMS when logging in.
Valid for Tuesday - Friday performances only, not valid on pearl or side balcony seating.
Use code word DREAMS when buying tickets to Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat for any Tuesday - Friday evening performance and recieve $25 off each ticket!
This sale ends at midnight on Friday October 9th, so get out your calendars, call your friends and visit www.5thavenue.org to buy before the offer is gone!
Online only at www.5thavenue.org - use code word DREAMS when logging in.
Valid for Tuesday - Friday performances only, not valid on pearl or side balcony seating.
"We are still waiting, still hesitating..."
blog entry by Heather Apellanes (Ensemble, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat)
It's been a little over three weeks (and only a little over two for the women) since rehearsals started for Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, and it feels like ages have gone by with the amount of things we've learned and accomplished.
Two dozen colors, over 75 crazy costume pieces, 20 cow heads, and 52 children later, we are at tech week for Joseph - and it's only just begun. For me, this show has been a great experience, not knowing much about the show going into it, and entering the world of The 5th Avenue Theatre after four years of being gone for too long since their May 2005 production of Miss Saigon. It's been an honor working with this amazing and talented cast, and I am very grateful to be a part of this project.
The songs will be unforgettable, the children's voices will be beautiful, the incredibly silly costumes will be endearing, and the story gives way to themes and lessons we all come across through life. Dream. Pick a dream, any dream. And never focus on how something won't work, or else...it just won't work. Despite how "kooky" the numbers have felt, I am pretty touched when I think deeper about the meaning of each one, and the story of Joseph. I see him as a guy who followed The Four Agreements (if any of you have ever read that book) to rise to the top of every situation he was in: Don't take anything personally, always be impeccable with your word, don't make assumptions, and always do your best.
With that said, here are just a few moments captured behind the scenes as we put this show together for you. Enjoy.
It's been a little over three weeks (and only a little over two for the women) since rehearsals started for Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, and it feels like ages have gone by with the amount of things we've learned and accomplished.
Two dozen colors, over 75 crazy costume pieces, 20 cow heads, and 52 children later, we are at tech week for Joseph - and it's only just begun. For me, this show has been a great experience, not knowing much about the show going into it, and entering the world of The 5th Avenue Theatre after four years of being gone for too long since their May 2005 production of Miss Saigon. It's been an honor working with this amazing and talented cast, and I am very grateful to be a part of this project.
The songs will be unforgettable, the children's voices will be beautiful, the incredibly silly costumes will be endearing, and the story gives way to themes and lessons we all come across through life. Dream. Pick a dream, any dream. And never focus on how something won't work, or else...it just won't work. Despite how "kooky" the numbers have felt, I am pretty touched when I think deeper about the meaning of each one, and the story of Joseph. I see him as a guy who followed The Four Agreements (if any of you have ever read that book) to rise to the top of every situation he was in: Don't take anything personally, always be impeccable with your word, don't make assumptions, and always do your best.
With that said, here are just a few moments captured behind the scenes as we put this show together for you. Enjoy.
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