Valerie Perri, Singer and Actress: FRIEND FRIDAY #41

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• Description : ► http://samharris.com/FF Sam talk...(more)s and sings with Valerie Perri who co-starred as Mary Magdalene in Jesus Christ Superstar, with Sam as Jesus. They perform a night of Andrew Lloyd Webber meets Giacomo Puccini in concert with the California Philharmonic. Sam and Valerie perfomed songs from: Jesus Christ Superstar Phantom Of The Opera La Bohème Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat Turandot Madame Butterfly Evita along with opera stars Catherine Ireland and Robert MacNeil, plus the Cal Phil Chorale under the direction of Marya Basaraba. Valerie Perri is best known to theater audiences for her Award-winning performance in the lead role of Eva Peron in the Tony Award-winning musical EVITA. Directed by the legendary Harold Prince, Valerie headed the first National Touring production performing the lead role across the United States and Canada. Critic Carey Smith of the Valley Daily News, Seattle, Washington reports: This Evita Beats the Broadway Original. Valerie Perri is brilliant. With energy and precision, she transforms Evita into one of the great acting-singing roles of contemporary musical theater. Her voice sails through the difficult role with ease, making the most of every musical opportunity, while her dancing is equally impressive. Other Broadway shows include starring roles in: WEST SIDE STORY GYPSY JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR I DO, I DO THE WORLD GOES ROUND MAN OF LA MANCHA ANNIE WARBUCKS CITY OF ANGELS I LOVE YOU, YOU'RE PERFECT, NOW CHANGE JEROME ROBBINS BROADWAY Valerie is a recipient of a Los Angeles Drama Critics Award for her performance in the Pasadena Playhouse production of HARRY CHAPIN: LIES AND LEGENDS and a nominee for Chicagos prestigious Sarah Siddons Award for her role as Evita Peron. Valerie has performed with Symphony orchestras on the concert stage at Wolftrap, Copley Symphony Hall in San Diego, Frankfort Germanys esteemed Opera House, The London Palladium, and Walt Disney Concert Hall. Valerie also sang in the World Premiere concert of MASADA at the Shubert Theater in Los Angeles. Valerie is also a successful recording artist and her compact disc Sweet Conversation featuring Beloved Popular Standards and Broadway is available through her website by clicking here. Her television and film credits include: ER ANOTHER WORLD BROOKLYN BRIDGE WHO'S THE BOSS GEPETTO with Drew Carey THE OUT OF TOWNERS with Goldie Hawn and Steve Martin GEORGE OF THE JUNGLE with Brendan Fraser GREASE with John Travolta DICKIE ROBERTS: FORMER CHILD STAR with David Spade Here are some of the things critics have said about Valerie Perris performances: Valerie Perri is electrifying and sensational! She sings everything superbly The Boston Globe Valerie Perri is a talented actress who can sing and dance superbly, she drew a sellout crowd at the 5th Avenue Theater. Seattle Herald Valerie Perri is so smooth and delivers an authoritative performance giving lovely shape to her songs. The Seattle Times Valerie Perri is high-spirited and glamorous with a fine and strong singing voice. Santa Barbara Independent Valerie Perri gives a stunning performance. Her singing is clear and crisp and she displays a wonderful stage presence. The Seattle Post-Intelligencer Valerie Perris Evita beats the Broadway original. Her voice sails through the difficult role with ease, making the most of every musical opportunity. Los Angeles Daily News I cannot heap enough praise on Valerie Perris performance. The woman can sing. Perri added 1000 watts of Charisma to this production. American-Statesman For more information on Valerie, please visit: http://www.valerieperri.com ---------------------------------------- Sam's NEW CD, "Free" ... ► http://samharris.com/free ► http://SamTUNES.net ... to download Sam Harris songs and full albums. ► http://MySpace.com/SamHarrisMusic ... keep up to date, and be Sam's MySpace friend! ► http://SamHarris.com ... information, biography, discography and buy cds. LEGAL & BUSINESS CONTACT: http://SamHarris.com/contact.htm © All videos property of Sam Harris -- (less)