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Singin’ in the Rain comes alive with the WSO, March 13-‐15
Winnipeg, MB – March 4, 2015 – It’s a night at the movies with the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra (WSO) and the greatest movie musical of all time! The WSO presents Gene Kelly’s classic Singin’ in the Rain on the big screen with the WSO performing live the original MGM score underneath March 13-‐15 at Centennial Concert Hall. Patricia Ward Kelly, biographer and widow of Gene Kelly hosts the evening. Starring Gene Kelly, Donald O'Connor and Debbie Reynolds, Singin’ in the Rain sees three stars caught up in the transition from silent films to “talkies” in Hollywood in late 1920’s. The film was released in 1952 at the height of musical film popularity and was nominated for Best Original Music Score at the 25th Academy Awards. Comedy, romance, incredible dance scenes, and unforgettable songs, it’s “The Show You will Never Forget!” Gene Kelly was a true maven, innovator, and Hollywood movie star. He did it all from dancing, acting, singing, directing, producing and choreographing. In addition to being the star of Singin’ in the Rain, he co-‐directed and choreographed the iconic dance numbers still cherished today. Gene was recognized for his many career achievements with an Honorary Academy Award. Other honours include lifetime achievement awards from the Kennedy Center Honors (1982), the Screen Actors Guild and American Film Institute. Audiences are growing rapidly for the WSO’s film with live orchestra shows. These presentations create an immediacy and presence that audiences miss at the theatre. In addition, the concerts revive classic films from the repertoire that are difficult to find in today’s theatres. Singin’ in the Rain will be a perfect example of why these performances are so popular. Patricia Ward Kelly met Gene Kelly at the Smithsonian in 1985 when she was a writer on a show Gene was hosting. Soon after, he invited her to California to write his memoirs, a job for which she recorded his words nearly every day for over ten years. They were together until his death in 1996. The WSO is thrilled to welcome Patricia as she greets audiences and shares intimate stories of her late husband’s life and his perspective on the innovative work for which he wished to be remembered. Patricia will answer audience questions following each performance. Film Credits CAST Gene Kelly Don Lockwood Donald O’Connor Cosmo Brown
Debbie Reynolds Kathy Selden Jean Hagen Lina Lamont Millard Mitchell R.F. Simpson Cyd Charisse Dancer Douglas Fowley Roscoe Dexter Rita Moreno Zelda Zanders SCREENPLAY BY Adolph Green Betty Comden DIRECTED BY Gene Kelly (Director and Choreographer) Stanley Donen PRODUCED BY Arthur Freed MUSIC BY Nacio Herb Brown (songs) Arthur Freed Film Courtesy of Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Original Film Release Date: 11 April 1952 (USA) Runtime: 103 min Production Credits Producer: John Goberman Music Preparation: Larry Spivack Original orchestrations reconstructed by: John Wilson, Paul Campbell and Andrew Cottee The producer wishes to acknowledge the contributions and extraordinary support of John Waxman (Themes & Variations). A Symphonic Night at the Movies is a production of PGM Productions, Inc. (New York) and appears by arrangement with IMG Artists. Air Canada Pops Singin’ in the Rain – Film with Orchestra Friday, March 13 -‐ 8:00 PM Centennial Concert Hall Saturday, March 14 -‐ 8:00 PM Sunday, March 15 -‐ 2:00 PM Julian Pellicano, conductor; Patricia Ward Kelly, host
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Musicians In The Making Pre-‐concert performance on the Piano Nobile Friday, 7:15 p.m. Manitoba Conservatory of Music & Arts Ukulele Ensemble Saturday, 7:15 p.m. Canadian Mennonite University Sunday, 1:15 p.m. Gina Wedel Studio
Dinner & A Symphony American Cuisine Saturday, March 14 -‐ 5:30 PM Piano Nobile; Centennial Concert Hall Doors open at 5:00 PM Three-‐course dinner catered by Bergmann’s on Lombard
Tickets start at $25 and are available through the WSO Box Office: 204.949.3999 or wso.ca or Ticketmaster: 1.855.985.ARTS and Ticketmaster.ca Soundcheck tickets start at $15 and are available at the WSO Box Office: 204.949.3999
The WSO is integral to Winnipeg's rich cultural life, delighting more than 100,000 audience members each year with innovative programming and musical excellence. The WSO presents educational programs for more than 40,000 students annually and tours to communities across Manitoba.
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MEDIA CALL: Friday, March 13 12:45 pm – 1:15 pm Centennial Concert Hall; Media to arrive at back stage entrance Lily Street
MEDIA: For more information or to schedule an interview, please contact: Sarah Panas, Marketing & Communications Coordinator p. (204) 949-‐3970 f. (204) 956-‐4271 e: [email protected]