Dennis DeYoung: The Music of STYX with Rock Symphony Debuts at the Kimmel Center on November 19
November 2, 2006
Rock star Dennis DeYoung debuts at the Kimmel Center with a Symphonic Rock Spectacular in Verizon Hall on Sunday, November 19, 2006 at 7:30pm. The Music of Styx with Rock Symphony features DeYoung’s band and members of the Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia, and provides audiences with a live concert retrospective that recreates DeYoung's career. Performed by a 25-piece symphony orchestra and a rock band, STYX classics, such as "Lady," "Come Sail Away," and People’s Choice Award Winner "Babe," will highlight the evening, along with selections from The Hunchback of Notre Dame and many Broadway favorites. Long time collaborator Arnie Roth, violinist for the group Mannheim Steamroller, will conduct the orchestra.
Tickets for Dennis De Young on Sunday, November 19, 2006 are priced at $65, $50 and $40, and can be purchased by calling 215-893-1999, online at www.kimmelcenter.org, or at the Kimmel Center box office, open daily from 10am to 6pm and later on performance evenings. (Additional fees may apply.) For group sales call 215-893-5883.
A limited number of $10 tickets are available for every Kimmel Center Presents performance at the Kimmel Center. Tickets go on sale the day of the event and can be purchased at the Kimmel Center box office beginning 2.5 hours prior to curtain time and 11:30am for matinees. Limit one ticket per person.
Dennis DeYoung: The Music of STYX with Rock Symphony is the eighth concert in the World Pop Mix series. The next performances in this series are Vienna Choir Boys on Saturday, December 2 at 3pm.
Dennis DeYoung, founding member of the band STYX, has been a singer, songwriter keyboardist, and producer for over four decades, and has to his credit such rock classics as: "Best of Times," "Show Me the Way," "Mr. Roboto." "The Grand Illusion," "Don’t Let It End," "Babe," among others. STYX has sold over 35 million albums and scored 10 top 10 hits worldwide. It is the only band ever to record four consecutive triple platinum albums. DeYoung has also recorded four solo albums, and appeared in the 25th anniversary production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's Jesus Christ Superstar. He was nominated for a Joseph Jefferson Award for best supporting actor in a musical for his role as Pontius Pilate. While performing in Superstar, De Young was approached by Atlantic Records to sing and produce 10 on Broadway, a compilation of his favorite Broadway songs.
His affection for musical theater prompted him to write The Hunchback of Notre Dame, based on Victor Hugo’s novel. The musical was picked up by Nashville’s Tennessee Repertory Theatre in 1997 to glowing reviews. In 2000, DeYoung began touring select cities with a 50-piece symphony orchestra and rock band, combining rock with Broadway.
In 2002, WTTW PBS Chicago taped DeYoung performing with his rock band, a full symphony orchestra and The Chicago Children’s Choir for PBS’ Soundstage. DeYoung’s Soundstage pledge program aired nationwide on PBS stations, and a DVD of this performance was recorded. In April 2003, DeYoung performed and recorded an extended version of the symphony show at the historic Chicago Theatre. This 2-hour double live CD album is a retrospective of DeYoung’s career, and includes "Hello God," one of three new studio tracks on the album. In 2006, Dennis DeYoung’s DVD went triple platinum and CD platinum in Canada.
More recently, Dennis DeYoung has appeared in Canadian Idol and two episodes of FOX TV’s Celebrity Duets. He was one of three artists selected to perform in the finale of Celebrity Duets with Smokey Robinson and Gladys Knight.
One of the most recognizable vocal talents in the world, DeYoung's songs have recently enjoyed a remarkable resurgence in popularity, featured in pop culture iconic television shows and motion pictures. "The Best of Times," "Come Sail Away" and "Babe" were featured in Adam Sandler’s hit film Big Daddy. "Come Sail Away" was also a South Park smash, featuring a six-minute version sung by Cartman and Isaac Hayes. DeYoung’s songs were also featured in The Simpsons, Dharma and Gregg, E.R., King of Queens, Sex in the City, Austin Powers: Goldmember, Old School, Virgin Suicides and Disney's Atlantis.
As a Free in the Plaza event, Triple Play will bring their classic rock three-part keyboard band to the Commonwealth Plaza Stage on Sunday, November 19, 2006 at 5:30pm, followed by the Dennis De Young, The Music of Styx with Rock Symphony ticketed performance. The unique trio of Lehigh Valley-based keyboard players includes Billy Murnin, Jim Keeler and Tommy Zitto. Please check online for additional information and a performance schedule.
Kimmel Center Presents' 2006/2007 season is supported by: Mellon Financial Corporation, University of Pennsylvania Health System, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, ARC Wheeler, The William Penn Foundation, The Presser Foundation, Philadelphia Music Project and Dance Advance, Initiatives of The Pew Charitable Trust administered by The University of the Arts. American Airlines is the Official Airline of Kimmel Center Presents. Toyota is the Official Vehicle of Kimmel Center Presents Jazz and World Pop programming. NBC-10 is a Media Partner for Kimmel Center Presents. The Philadelphia Inquirer, the Philadelphia Daily News, and Philly.com are media sponsors for the Great Orchestras on Tour series.
KIMMEL CENTER PRESENTS
November 19, 2006 | 7:30pm
Verizon Hall
Dennis DeYoung
The Music of Styx
Arnie Roth, conductor
Amick Byram, guest vocalist
Kate Milan, background vocals
Suzanne De Young, background vocals
Tommy Dziallo, guitars
Hank Horton, bass and vocals
Kyle Woodrung, drums
John Blasucci, keyboards
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FREE AT THE KIMMEL EVENT
Sunday, November 19, 2006 | 5:30pm
Commonwealth Plaza Stage
Triple Play
A unique trio of three Lehigh Valley-based keyboard players, Billy Murnin, Jim Keeler and Tommy Zitto all specialize in classic rock three-part harmony. Prior to Dennis De Young ticketed performance in Verizon Hall.
OTHER UPCOMING FREE AT THE KIMMEL EVENTS ARE:
Thursday, November 16, 2006 | Post-Show
Perelman Theater
Artist Chat
PHILADANCO dancers and Founder Joan Myers Brown chat with Mervon Mehta, the Kimmel Center’s Vice President of Programming, following their ticketed performance in Perelman Theater.
Friday, November 17, 2006 | 6:30 pm
Commonwealth Plaza Stage
George Burton Trio
Listen to the jazz vibrations of George Burton Trio with George Burton on piano, Wayne Smith, Jr. on drums and bassist, tba. Prior to McCoy Tyner Septet and Regina Carter Quintet ticketed performance in Verizon Hall.
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