MEDIA RELEASE – July, 2011
Young Artists’ Showcase
Glitz, glamour, razzle and dazzle are on the menu this month, with award-winning Operatunity presenting a showcase of
New Zealand’s finest professional young artists.
As an Operatunity first, Director Susan Boland will lead singers Tizane McEvoy, Catherine Reaburn, Jeffrey Chang and the
youngest of the NZ Three Tenors Bonaventure Allan-Moetaua in an exciting cabaret styled extravaganza of choreographed
and costumed song and dance, accompanied by pianist John Mackay.
Mackay says he truly appreciates the audiences Operatunity attracts.
“They really appreciate the music,” he says.
“I hope people will continue coming to the concerts and supporting the many fine singers and entertainers Operatunity
employ”.
Originally from Canada, John Mackay spent the last 28 years touring the US before coming to New Zealand in 2010. Mackay
has had a long and illustrious career as a pianist and organist, as well as being an award-winning composer and
arranger.
He says he is very much looking forward to working with some of New Zealand’s finest young artists “doing their singing
and dancing”.
The concert will showcase fantastic repertoire including classics like Be a Clown, Don’t Rain on my Parade, And all that
Jazz, Bohemian Rhapsody, Putting on the Ritz, and Summertime among many more.
Operatunity will visit 25 venues from Whangarei to Invercargill with its “Young Artists’ Showcase” tour, commencing in
Taupo on July 26. Tickets from $25 include lunch with the artists, with discounts available for group and concession
bookings.
To book tickets or request a free brochure of the Daytime Concert Series call Operatunity on 0508 266 237, visit online
at www.operatunity.co.nz, or email bookings@operatunity.co.nz.
Calls are toll free, and no booking or postage fees apply.
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