Currently playing to sold-out audiences in the UK, SIMPLY BALLROOM is now making its North American debut starring Celebrity Host, DEBBIE REYNOLDS and AMERICAN IDOL finalists VONZELL SOLOMON and ANTHONY FEDOROV and a cast of world-class dance champions. A lavish production full of glitz, glamour and breathtaking performances! From the perfection of the Waltz to the passion of the Tango to the power of the Paso Doble, this beautifully staged and orchestrated production has it all!
SIMPLY BALLROOM's national tour begins March 2, 2008 in Hartford, CT and will include Concord, NH; Morristown, NJ; Baltimore, MD; Canton, OH; Joliet, IL; Galveston, TX; San Antonio, TX; Dallas, TX; Lakeland, FL; Sarasota, FL; Tallahassee, FL; Panama City, FL; West Palm Beach, FL; Fort Lauderdale, FL; Jacksonville, FL. SIMPLY BALLROOM will be presented at the Tallahassee-Leon County Civic Center on March 29, 2008 at 7:30pm. Tickets are on sale now.
Following a resurgence of mass interest in ballroom dancing inspired by television, it was inevitable that a show such as this would take to the road. Director Alan Harding is staging a glorious production for the U.S., full of all the best elements of old time glamour yet laced with modern credibility. There is never a dull moment, as we are taken on a warm journey through the history of popular dance, rich with humor, nostalgia and optimism. With colorful, classy costumes adorning a young and vibrant cast of truly excellent, world-class dancers with choreography by Erin Boag & Anton Du Beke. Full of smiles and energy, the eight couples set the stage ablaze with a string of faultlessly conceived routines.
Heading the spectacular cast is the multiple Emmy and Golden Globe winner as well as Academy and Tony Award nominated, Debbie Reynolds. Her film career began at Warner Studios after she won a beauty contest at age 16 that led to what would become one of the greatest MGM musical careers dancing opposite the industry’s greatest hoofers including, Gene Kelly, Donald O’Conner, Fred Astaire, Red Skelton, and Harve Presnell to name a few. After bringing her talents to NBC’s “The Debbie Reynolds Show,” she became one of the hottest tickets in Vegas and she continues to use her dancing skills with stage work.
Anthony Fedorov was an "American Idol" contestant during the spring 2005 season. Of all of the "American Idol" auditioners, he was most well-known for singing ballads, something which all three judges viewed as his best style. His fans call themselves the "Fedoration." Although he finished in fourth place, polls on the "American Idol" website showed Anthony to be the second-most popular contestant of the season. In April 2007, he toured American Air Force bases in Europe, judging the "Military Idol" contest and performing. He took the leading role of "Matt" in the Off- Broadway production of The Fantasticks in spring 2007.
American Idol's Vonzell “Baby V” Solomon will co-star in the US production of SIMPLY BALLROOM. The unforgettable singing sensation, songwriter and gold record recording artist, became a fan favorite in the fourth season of the hit series “American Idol” and just completed her feature film début in 2007’s “Still Green.” She recently started the Vonzell “Baby V” Foundation that helps youth realize their dreams in music, Dance and theatre.
SIMPLY BALLROOM is destined to be as big a hit in the U.S. as it has been in London’s West End. We invite you to experience the passion and energy of the world’s top-ranked competitive dancers from across the globe as they transform art to life. In addition to the dances, each couples' unique skills in a specific genre of ballroom dance will be highlighted in this internationally acclaimed new show. As an added bonus, audience members will earn the chance to learn basics of a style of dance, making this production an interactive experience.
SIMPLY BALLROOM will be presented at the Tallahassee-Leon County Civic Center on March 29, 2008 at 7:30pm. Tickets for SIMPLY BALLROOM are on sale now at the Civic Center Box Office, all Ticketmaster Outlets and at www.ticketmaster.com. Ticket prices at the Box Office are: $51.25, $44.75 & $33.50. Charge by phone at 850-222-0400 or 800-322-3602. Phone orders, Internet sales and tickets at the outlets are subject to a convenience charge. Group discounts available at the Box Office.
