This summer, the Emelin Theatre will collaborate with the village of Mamaroneck and take to the outdoor stage at Harbor Island Park.
The first concert on Wednesday, July 28 is Broadway on the Sound with Melanie Kraut, Ryan Bailer and Arbender Robinson, performing Broadway favorites
and more, live on stage.
Melanie Kraut is a classically trained coloratura soprano, who has been featured on NYC stages, on television and in national commercials. She starred in “Gotham!”, a new musical with Ellen Foley (“Night Court,” “Paradise By The Dashboard Light”), “The Gondoliers” with the Gilbert and Sullivan Players, Off-Broadway in “Americana.” She also costarred with Robin Williams on the CBS prime time drama, “L.A. Doctors.” Her rock ’n’ roll resume includes headlining Brooklyn Bowl, The Capitol Theatre and opening for Eric Clapton. Most recently, her debut solo cabaret played to a sold out crowd at City Winery NYC. She has been a Westchester resident for almost 20 years.
Ryan K. Bailer’s “strong and smooth (baritone) voice is a pure pleasure to listen to.” His resume includes Juan Peron U/S in “Evita” (First National Tour), Javert U/S in “Les Misérables” (3rd National Tour), Pat Denning in “42nd Street” with Rachel York and Sally Struthers (Ogunquin Playhouse), Captain Von
Trapp in “The Sound Of Music” (Gateway Playhouse), and a reprise of Peron in the award winning production of “Evita” at ACT of CT. Most recently, via livestream, he originated a lead role in Stephen Schwartz’s “Snapshots: A Musical Scrapbook with Mariand Torres” (ACT of CT).
Kraut and Bailer started making beautiful music together as Musical Theatre majors at The University of Michigan, many moons ago. Indulge your senses
with them as they dive deep into Broadway’s rich history of duets filled with nostalgic melodies and harmonies to melt your heart. They are also
thrilled to be joined by guest artist and 10-time Broadway veteran, Arbender Robinson Join us for a magical night filled with the unmistakable sounds of a time honored musical tradition made new again by the Grammy nominated, all-female Mariachi band.
The Latin Grammy Winning Flor de Toloache is led by singers Mireya I. Ramos (founder) and Shae Fiol (founding member). Reminiscent of the early days
of mariachi, the group started as a trio, Harp, Violin and Vihuela. Today, Flor De Toloache’s members hail from diverse cultural backgrounds such as Mexico,
Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic, Cuba, Australia, Colombia, Germany, Italy and the United States. This defines their unique flavor and sound. The result of
this cultural bouquet is an edgy, versatile and fresh take on traditional Mexican music. They coalesce as would a band of sisters, with a grace and vibrant beauty
that casts a spell over their audiences, not unlike the legendary Toloache flower still being used in Mexico as a love potion.
While working to preserve centuries-old traditions of Mariachi, the group’s melange of the traditional and the modern pushes the boundaries of the genre
and brings Mariachi music to new audiences. The band’s live performances have been praised by Rolling Stone, Billboard Magazine, The New Yorker, GQ Magazine and The New York Times.
Rise & Shine Concerts in the Park are free. Families are welcome. Parking is free after 4:30 p.m. within the park. A special thanks for the support of the village of Mamaroneck Parks and Recreation Department and the Public Works Department. (Submitted)
About the Emein Rise & Shine Campaign
The Emelin Theatre has launched the Rise & Shine Campaign to prepare for, fund and celebrate its reopening scheduled for early October. The Rise & Shine
campaign will run throughout 2021 and lead into the 50th Anniversary Season of the Emelin in 2022. Committed to making world-class performing arts accessible and affordable to all of Westchester, the Emelin is springing into action to prepare the theatre for the fall and for years to come. (Submitted)
Broadway on the Sound
Wednesday, July 28, at 7 p.m.
(Rain Date: Thursday, July 29)
Flor De Toloache
Wednesday, Aug. 18 at 7 p.m.
(Rain Date: Thursday, Aug.
18 at 7 p.m.)
