A star-studded cast has been assembled for Spotlight on Goderich: A Variety Show at the Huron Country Playhouse in Grand Bend on Nov. 20 at 3pm.
The show is to raise funds for the tornado struck town.
Confirmed artists now include: Louise Pitre (star of Mamma Mia), David Rogers (Raoul and Phantom in Toronto’s Phantom of the Opera and Starbright Christmas), and Rod Beattie (star of the Wingfield series).
Other artists include Jayme Armstrong (Guenevere in the international tour of Camelot for Drayton Entertainment), Theodore Baerg (operative baritone in I), Matthew Campbell (Theatre Aquarius and Charlottetown Festival), Michael Clarke (Tommy and The Lion King), Karen Coughlin (Theatre Aquarius, The Grand Theatre and Drayton Entertainment), Marion Day (Blyth Festival), Austin Di Iulio (So You Think You Can Dance Canada and Drayton Entertainment), Gabi Epstein (Drayton Entertainment), The Mantini Sisters, Joe Matheson (Jersey Boys), Jacques Monfiston (Stratford Shakespeare Festival and Drayton Entertainment), Kimberly O’Neill (So You Think You Can Dance Canada and Drayton Entertainment), Stephen Patterson (Broadway’s Les Misérables), Andrew Pogson (Freddy Fusion of the Science Magic Show) and Leisa Way (Theatre Orangeville).
Bob Foster (Mirvish Productions’ Dirty Dancing, Rock of Ages and Drayton Entertainment’s Legends series), will act as music director.
Humorist Neil Aitchison will be master of ceremonies.
“In times of devastation the arts community is often among the very first to respond and show support, and this worthy fundraiser is no different,” said Blyth Festival artistic director, Eric Coates. “It is incredibly inspiring to see the entire artistic community come together to demonstrate the depth of support as Goderich continues to recover from the devastating impact of the summer tornado.”
The fundraiser represents a united effort by the artistic leaders from Ontario’s premiere performing arts organizations.
Admission is $50, and includes a $25 tax receipt. Tickets can be purchased exclusively through the Drayton Entertainment Box Office at (519) 238-6000 or toll free at 1-855-372-9866.
All proceeds are designated to the United Way Perth-Huron for tornado relief efforts in Goderich and area. Donations may be made direct to United Way Perth-Huron by phone: 1-877-818-8867 (toll free) or online: www.perthhuron.unitedway.ca; or email: campaign@unitedwayperthhuron.ca.
