Above / Through stories and music, Spider Saloff will bring the songs of Irving Berlin to life at Madden Theatre, located in the North Central College Fine Arts Center, 171 E. Chicago Ave.
North Central College welcomes award-winning entertainer and recording artist Spider Saloff in a show titled “Irving Berlin: The American Dream” on Jan. 24.
The performance begins at 6PM Sunday, Jan. 24, in the College’s Madden Theatre at the Fine Arts Center, 171 E. Chicago Ave.
Tickets are $35 and $30; call the North Central College Box Office at 630-637-SHOW (7469) or visit northcentralcollege.edu/showtix.
Brief Overview
Through stories and music, Saloff will perform a riveting musical tribute to the life and career of the Great American songwriter Irving Berlin, who was an amazing influence and motivator during the years of both World Wars. With a personal endorsement from the Berlin family, Saloff presents the highly acclaimed show with thrilling arrangements from the great American Songbook. Songs include “There’s No Business Like Show Business,” “Cheek to Cheek,” “Let’s Face the Music,” “Blues Skies” and other beloved Berlin classics all in a unique, fresh style.
The evening will be filled with familiar music and stories about the composer’s music and controversial life with Saloff’s own special brand of humor, making for an unforgettable show.
Noted as one of the great interpreters of the American Songbook and one of the finest jazz singers working today, Saloff has performed with symphony orchestras across the country. She had the honor of performing the American premiere of “So This Is Love,” a newly discovered song by the great Billy Strayhorn. Saloff has received a special citation for her musical contributions from the National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences (the presenter of Grammy Awards) and has recorded and performed with jazz luminaries such as the late Les Paul and current stars Michael Feinstein, Mark Murphy and Dick Hyman.
Thanks for supporting the arts!
North Central College’s 2015-2016 Fine and Performing Arts Season is partially sponsored by BMO Harris Bank, Nicor Gas, Advanced Data Technologies, Savant Capital Management, USG Corporation, Monarch Landing, Naperville Special Events and Cultural Amenities Fund, Illinois Arts Council Agency, DuPage Foundation and Naperville Development Partnership.
This exhibit is among many ongoing programs at North Central College to enrich and broaden the cultural and academic outlook for the College and community. North Central offers a variety of venues accommodating a rich range of local and world-class events, performances and space needs for the public. For a comprehensive schedule of musical performances, theatrical and dance productions, art exhibits and more, visit northcentralcollege.edu/show or call the box office at 630-637-SHOW (7469).
News and photo submitted by Nancy Dunker, associate director of media relations, for North Central College
