ORMONDE – Join the Johannesburg Big Band and a trio of South Africa’s finest vocal talent this Valentine’s Day in a scintillating celebration of love in My Big Band Valentine at The Lyric Theatre, Gold Reef City for one night only on Friday February 14 at 20:00.
My Big Band Valentine highlights the inimitable flair of the world-class 17-piece Johannesburg Big Band, directed by Adam Howard, as they provide an unforgettable evening for those in and out of love, those still searching for the elusive emotion and those who merely love a good love song.
The way you look tonight, Fever and many others, in an evening that’s ideal for everyone.
Timothy Moloi (FIFA 2010 World Cup Opening Ceremony, Starlight Classics, Aladdin), Naz Holland (Coca Cola Popstars, Starlight Classics, Johannesburg Festival Orchestra) and Cito (WONDERboom, El Cantante, Jesus Christ Superstar, Queen At The Ballet) will treat the audience to the classic big band renditions of unforgettable hits including L.O.V.E., I’ve got you under my skin, Quando Quando Quando, They can’t take that away from me, The way you look tonight, Fever and many others, in an evening that’s ideal for everyone.
Mike Page, General Manager of Gold Reef City, states; “After the success of Swingin’ Christmas at the end of 2013, we’re thrilled to have the incredible talents of the Johannesburg Big Band back at the Lyric. Gold Reef City strongly believes in the talent of our local artists and highlighting them on our stages”.
Discounts for groups of 10 or more, senior citizens, scholars and students apply.
Collett Dawson of The CoLab Network adds; “We can’t wait to stage our second production at this great Johannesburg venue. We reveled at the experience of working with Adam Howard and the Johannesburg Big Band previously, and are delighted to have been contracted again so soon by the Lyric Theatre, to provide another concert of classic big band sounds, in a pure celebration of love for Valentine’s Day.”
Whether you are a huge Cupid and Valentine’s fan, or merely enjoy the classic renditions of great love songs, there’s no better way to spend 2014’s Valentine’s Day than by being a part of “My Big Band Valentine!”
Tickets range from R130 to R170 and can be booked online at www.goldreefcity.co.za , by calling The Lyric Theatre Box Office on 011 248 5000 or through Computicket.
Discounts for groups of 10 or more, senior citizens, scholars and students apply.
Dinner/ show package
For those wanting to make an evening of it, Boston BBQ is providing a fabulous dinner/show package for the evening.
At just R540 per couple, patrons will get two of the best premium (top price) seats available in the theatre for My Big Band Valentine (subject to availability at the time of booking), and Boston BBQ’s “eat as much as you like” pre-show dinner buffet, which includes over 100 scrumptious dishes.
Please note this package excludes all drinks and gratuity costs.
Bookings for this Dinner/Show package need to be made directly with the restaurant 011 496 2653.
My Big Band Valentine is also an ideal option either for corporate entertaining or getting a group of friends together, with special group hospitality packages available for 10 or more people that include dinner at Back O’ The Moon and other redeemable vouchers. For further information or to make a booking, email goldreef.hospitality@tsogosun.com or call 011 248 5823. Terms and conditions apply.
