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Download PDFMr. Showmanship! A Sparkling Grand Tribute to Lee Liberace!
. . . is an all-live, terrifically entertaining tribute to the 20th Century's greatest showman, Liberace!
Renowned pianist, Walter Whipple, backed by skilled musicians, dancers and technicians, performs all of Liberace's signature pieces, including "Malaguea," "Beer Barrel Polka," "Chopsticks," and his sentimental closing number, "I'll Be Seeing You."
If you fondly remember Liberace, or if you always wanted to see him in person, you won't want to miss the one show that combines authentic piano virtuosity, fabulous costumes, choreography, and comedy to create a dazzling portrayal of the beloved artist the world came to know as Mr. Showmanship!
Concert Pianist Walter Whipple has traveled the world performing as a soloist and with the widest variety of ensembles. His experience ranges from Bach to Rock. Whipple has been a featured artist with several symphony orchestras around the United States, the Harry James Orchestra, and performed in the renowned Tchaikovsky International Piano Competition, which was held in Moscow. He has performed in the former Soviet Union and in Europe. Whipple has cruised the world, performing on Disney, Norwegian, Holland America and Carnival cruise ships.
Flamenco Artist Cristina Masdueo is a native of Havana, Cuba and began her dance training at a very early age. She has performed throughout the U.S., Europe and Central America. She has taught for such prestigious conservatories in Florida as The Harrid Conservatory in Boca Raton, New World School of the Arts, Conchita Espinosa Academy, South Florida Ballet, and in 2000 was a co-founder of Dance-O-Rama. In September 2003, Ms. Masdueo founded the International Institute of Fine Arts.
Marilyn Morales, Musical Director of Mr. Showmanship, is a graduate of Miami Dade College and Boston University. She is the Artistic Director of The Unconservatory, a national non-profit musical organization, and Cranberry Coast Concerts. She has been listed in Quien es Quien, the Spanish version of Whos Who. Ms. Morales tours the world as a piano duo with husband Kirk Whipple and with him founded The Unconservatory Festival Orchestra and The United Nations Piano Quartet. With Whipple, she also directs Gala For Two Pianos in Miami, Florida.
Ubaldo Henriquez, master of ceremonies and President of the Board of Directors of The Unconservatory is well known to South Florida audiences as an actor of stage, screen and television. His extensive credits include Co-host with Aleida Leal, Solo Para Ustedes, his own TV show Jugando con las Estrellas, and the TV movie, Nostromo with Claudia Cardinale and Albert Finney. Mr. Henriquez recently published his first book of poems, Amor y Dasamor. He continues his work as director and presenter of community events and concerts.
. . . is an all-live, terrifically entertaining tribute to the 20th Century's greatest showman, Liberace!
Renowned pianist, Walter Whipple, backed by skilled musicians, dancers and technicians, performs all of Liberace's signature pieces, including "Malaguea," "Beer Barrel Polka," "Chopsticks," and his sentimental closing number, "I'll Be Seeing You."
If you fondly remember Liberace, or if you always wanted to see him in person, you won't want to miss the one show that combines authentic piano virtuosity, fabulous costumes, choreography, and comedy to create a dazzling portrayal of the beloved artist the world came to know as Mr. Showmanship!
Concert Pianist Walter Whipple has traveled the world performing as a soloist and with the widest variety of ensembles. His experience ranges from Bach to Rock. Whipple has been a featured artist with several symphony orchestras around the United States, the Harry James Orchestra, and performed in the renowned Tchaikovsky International Piano Competition, which was held in Moscow. He has performed in the former Soviet Union and in Europe. Whipple has cruised the world, performing on Disney, Norwegian, Holland America and Carnival cruise ships.
Flamenco Artist Cristina Masdueo is a native of Havana, Cuba and began her dance training at a very early age. She has performed throughout the U.S., Europe and Central America. She has taught for such prestigious conservatories in Florida as The Harrid Conservatory in Boca Raton, New World School of the Arts, Conchita Espinosa Academy, South Florida Ballet, and in 2000 was a co-founder of Dance-O-Rama. In September 2003, Ms. Masdueo founded the International Institute of Fine Arts.
Marilyn Morales, Musical Director of Mr. Showmanship, is a graduate of Miami Dade College and Boston University. She is the Artistic Director of The Unconservatory, a national non-profit musical organization, and Cranberry Coast Concerts. She has been listed in Quien es Quien, the Spanish version of Whos Who. Ms. Morales tours the world as a piano duo with husband Kirk Whipple and with him founded The Unconservatory Festival Orchestra and The United Nations Piano Quartet. With Whipple, she also directs Gala For Two Pianos in Miami, Florida.
Ubaldo Henriquez, master of ceremonies and President of the Board of Directors of The Unconservatory is well known to South Florida audiences as an actor of stage, screen and television. His extensive credits include Co-host with Aleida Leal, Solo Para Ustedes, his own TV show Jugando con las Estrellas, and the TV movie, Nostromo with Claudia Cardinale and Albert Finney. Mr. Henriquez recently published his first book of poems, Amor y Dasamor. He continues his work as director and presenter of community events and concerts.
