"Simply Sinatra"
starring Steve Lippia
and featuring SRU Jazz Ensemble
Friday, October 11, 2013
University Union, Multi-Purpose Room, 7:30 p.m.
Steve Lippia has been thrilling sold-out pops audiences across America. In this musical
celebration Steve interprets some of the most well-known and beloved Frank Sinatra hits.
Be wowed by such timeless standards as “I’ve Got You Under My Skin,”
“The Lady Is a Tramp,” “My Way,” “The Best Is Yet to Come” and “Come Fly with Me.”
The award-winning and internationally traveled SRU Jazz Ensemble, directed by
Jason Kush,will back Steve for this evening of extraordinary music.
http://www.stevelippia.com/
The Broadway Boys Holiday Show
Sunday, December 8, 2013
University Union, Multi-Purpose Room, 4 p.m.
A collection of the hottest singers working on the New York stage, the Broadway Boys infuse
elements of pop, funk, gospel and rock into traditional holiday classics and show tunes to
create a new and contemporary musical theater sound. Enjoy songs from The Book
of Mormon, Wicked, Jersey Boys, Mary Poppins, Memphis, Spiderman and many
more as well as your holiday favorites.
http://www.bwayboys.com/
Rocky Mountain High
John Denver Tribute
starring Ted Vigil
Thursday, April 3, 2014
University Union, Multi-Purpose Room, 7:30 p.m.
(cafe-style seating)
The legendary John Denver was a brilliant songwriter and a truly gifted performer.
His music was a combination of romance (“Annie’s Song”), folk (“Leavin’ on a Jet Plane”),
country (“Thank God I’m a Country Boy”) and environmentalist (“Calypso”).
Ted Vigil, a man who closely resembles John both physically and musically,
is carrying on John Denver’s inspiring legacy. Ted is not an impersonator: rather he sings
a tribute to this colossal musical icon, performing with long-time Denver guitar
accompanist Steve Weisberg.
http://www.tedvigil.com/
Dala -
Amanda Walther
and Sheila Carabine
Sunday, May4, 2014
University Union, Multi-Purpose Room, 4 p.m.
(cafe-style seating)
Drawing upon influences like the Beatles, Joni Mitchell, Neil Young and Bob Dylan,
Amanda Walther and Sheila Carabine write and sing in lush soprano and alto harmonies best
described as angelic. Juno nominees and winners of the 2010 Canadian Folk Music Award for
Vocal Group of the Year, they have been featured in the PBS special Girls from the North
Country and have toured extensively across North America.
http://www.dalagirls.com/
Recent Past Performances
2012-2013 SRU Performing Arts Season
The DUKES
of Dixieland
Friday, Sept. 7, 2012
University Union, Multi-Purpose Room, 7:30 p.m.
The DUKES of Dixieland blow traditional jazz and
Dixieland into the 21st Century, weaving strands of pop,
gospel and country with authentic New Orleans sounds.
Bright, brassy and smooth, the DUKES bring a time-honored
authenticity to all of the hits of Dixie’s yesteryear.
With more than 38 years of tradition behind them, they
continue to break new ground with great sounds.
“The audience is really in love with you.”
–Keith Lockhart
Conductor, Boston Pops Orchestra
Click Here for a music sample
Joe Negri and Friends in Concert
Friday, Oct. 12, 2012
University Union, Multi-Purpose Room, 7:30 p.m.
Joe Negri is one of the most recognized names in Pittsburgh
music circles and is one of the finest jazz guitarists in the country.
He has performed with such diverse performers as Johnny
Mathis, Tony Bennett, Andy Williams, Eartha Kitt, Johnny
Costa, Yo Yo Ma, Itzhak Perlman, John Williams, and Wynton,
Branford and Ellis Marsalis. Negri served as “musical director”
at WTAE-TV (the ABC affiliate in Pittsburgh) for more than 20
years. He frequently appeared as “Handyman Negri” on PBS’s
“Mister Rogers Neighborhood.” Have fun partying with his jazz
trio and a special guest vocalist.
This event will be offered in a café-style seating arrangement
The Moscow Boys Choir
Christmas Around the World Tour
Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012
University Union, Multi-Purpose Room, 7:30 p.m.
The Moscow Boys Choir is a careful blending of heavenly soprano
voices with the rich resonance of bass, tenor and baritone sound
that brings a distinct Russian flavor to the choral experience.
Founded in 1957, this choral ensemble is among Russia’s most
prestigious all-boys choir. These highly talented youngsters have
voices of angels and the discipline to match their talents.
The Marvelous Wonderettes
Saturday, March 9, 2013
University Union, Multi-Purpose Room, 7:30 p.m.
The Marvelous Wonderettes takes you to the 1958
Springfield High prom where we meet the Wonderettes,
four girls with hopes and dreams as big as their crinoline
skirts. In the second act they are whisked away to
their ten-year reunion. Your favorite 50’s and 60’s tunes
create a marvelous evening of nostalgia, energy and
fun, fun, fun. Your musical trip down memory lane
includes “Mr. Sandman,” “Lollipop,” “Dream Lover,”
“It’s My Party,” “Son of a Preacher Man,” “Respect”
and plenty more old-time rock ‘n’ roll classics.
The Hunts
Sunday, April 28, 2013
University Union, Multi-Purpose Room, 4 p.m.
Step-dancing workshop for children, 1:45-2:45 p.m.
Call for details.
The Hunts are an incredibly talented family of nine multiinstrumentalists
whose performances include a wide variety
of musical genres, including covers ranging from Celtic
to country to rock, and a diverse repertoire of original
compositions. Audience members are treated to champion
fiddling, world-ranked step dancing, dynamic percussion,
acoustic and electric guitars, soaring piano melodies and
beautiful vocal harmonies.
This event will be offered in a café-style seating arrangement.