SYMPHONIC POPS SHOWS
American Family Concerts features top-tier performers, from tribute artists to original songwriters, they are all of international acclaim. We offer a wide variety of family-friendly pops concerts designed to inspire nostalgia, stimulate new concertgoers, and bridge the gap between generations of audiences. Our shows have been performed by the symphonies of Houston, Boston Pops, Cincinnati Pops, Detroit, Hilton Head, Ft. Worth, Buffalo, Toledo, Denver, Big Springs, Santa Rosa, Fremont, Yakima, Cheyenne, Mississippi, Missouri, Phoenix, the Gulf Coast Symphony (FL), the Carolina Opry, the Worcester Symphony, & the Pacific Symphony.
We offer three types of concerts:
Tribute shows with performers emulating
the original artist in every way
Family-oriented shows featuring dancing characters,
live performance with videos, and costume contests
to fully engage the audience
Original artists performing their own music
along with style-matching popular songs
*Each concert can be custom-tailored
to feature any combination of the artists on our roster.
American Family Concerts
presents
"Symphonic Tribute to Elvis"
Our one-of-a-kind tribute to Elvis Presley is a world class show that has astonished audiences for over a decade. It has toured across America's symphony halls, filling them with the powerful voice, electric moves, and charisma of The King, accompanied by the dramatic and magnificent sounds of each city orchestra.
It leaves audiences ‘all shook up’ and screaming for more!
*Featuring Ultimate Elvis Artist competition winners
with the Houston Symphony
"The Symphony of Kings"
“Symphony of Kings” is a new production featuring The King of Swing, The King of Rock and Roll, and The King of Pop. The 3 greatest musical icons of all time come together on stage in a genre-defying dream concert featuring award-winning Vegas headliners Brian Duprey, Justin Shandor, and J. Michael Lucas accompanied by a dynamic symphony orchestra. “Symphony of Kings” presents the chart-topping songs from the 1950s through the 1990s, offering the greatest songs of each era to thrill any audience.
"Symphonic Sinatra"
SYMPHONIC SINATRA is the most authentic recreation of Frank Sinatra in concert.
With breathtaking stage charisma, sparkling blue eyes, and a velvet baritone voice, Brian Duprey truly inhabits Frank Sinatra. Enjoy an unforgettable evening with this Broadway series actor as he takes you on a dramatic musical journey through some of the crooner's iconic hits like Fly Me To The Moon, New York, New York, My Way, I've Got You Under My Skin and many more.
*A Christmas program featuring Sinatra's original orchestrations is also available
"Live and Let Die:
The Music of Paul McCartney"
"Live and Let Die" is a full multimedia experience celebrating the music of Sir Paul McCartney. Hailed by the media as "The Quintessential Paul McCartney," Tony has performed to audiences worldwide and is regarded by "Beatlemaniacs" as the world's best McCartney look-alike/sound-alike, with a line up of world class musicians; the show continues to gather glowing reviews and sell out major venues across the globe. Tony performs in the international symphonic Beatles production "Classical Mystery Tour," and previously starred in the international tour of Broadway's smash hit musical "Beatlemania."
*Performances with the Boston Pops Orchestra and many other
great American symphony orchestras
"Carpenters Legacy"
Direct from Las Vegas, starring Sally Olson as Karen Carpenter and Ned Mills as Richard Carpenter, the show is a re-creation of the Carpenters' 1976 live performances, featuring hits including “We’ve Only Just Begun”,
“Yesterday Once More”, “Superstar”, Karen’s drum solo, Richard's classical piano feature, "Close To You," comedy antics and much more.
Randy Schmidt, author of Little Girl Blue: The Life of Karen Carpenter, says “Sally’s tribute to Karen Carpenter is heartfelt and honest,” and John Katsilometes of Las Vegas Review-Journal has lauded the show as “musically sound, vocally spot-on, and will please any fans of the duo.”
Sally is truly unsurpassed in her startling representation of Karen Carpenter, including authentic hairstyles, vintage costumes, gestures, and stunning voice.
Carpenters Legacy features a powerful band with orchestra, historical commentary, lovely arrangements and video, taking audiences on an incredible journey down memory lane into the world of the Carpenters –
the world’s ONLY authentic Carpenters tribute in sight and sound.
American Family Concerts
presents
"LadyMay: Philharmonic"
International award-winning songwriter and vocalist Tatiana "LadyMay" Mayfield revives the groundbreaking orchestrations of Nelson Riddle and pairs them with her own fresh Soul/R&B style to create a symphonic jazz concert like no other.
She has appeared with the Cincinnati Pops Orchestra multiple times, the Buffalo Philharmonic, the Hilton Head Symphony, the McKinney Philharmonic, and
headlined venues internationally, on television, radio, and
reaching #1 on the Soul Charts in the United Kingdom.
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American Family Concerts
presents
"Bollywood & Beyond"
Experience the Golden Age of Hindi cinema and culture of the largest film industry in the world. Bollywood films have dazzled audiences for over 100 years with their elaborate song and dance sequences. We've gathered popular favorites from action and romance films, plus indigenous songs to celebrate the diversity of many cultures. With exciting and beautiful music from the Middle East, Africa, Brazil, Spain, France, and Greece, this program is sweet AND spicy!
*Featuring cultural songs in 7 languages with supertitles,
authentic dancing, and optional video support
American Family Concerts
presents
"Rhapsody on Broadway"
A 'Gershwin & Friends' review of the most beloved music from The City that Never Sleeps! With an all-star cast of jazz and Broadway musicians that know the streets of Manhattan well, this concert is 'A number one.' Your audience will be transported back to Tin Pan Alley, where the Gershwin brothers crafted timeless melodies that fill the Great American Songbook. They started the first ripple that became a wave of symphonic jazz with Leonard Bernstein, Dave Brubeck, and Duke Ellington. It's up to you, whether you prefer Radio City Music Hall or Madison Square Garden, these lights will inspire you, and you'll find yourself enthralled in a New York minute!
"Jazz is the result of the energy stored up in America" - George Gershwin
"The Spirit of the West"
Dave Alexander pays tribute to classic western swing with rousing renditions of Texas and Western Music favorites. Along with his show-stopping fiddler & guitarist, Dave delivers the spirit of the west from the ranch to the concert hall.
Audiences love his authentic renditions and cowboy culture so much
they'll be up out of their saddles cheering all night!
American Family Concerts
presents
"Around the World with Celeste Vee"
Solo violinist Celeste Vee guides audiences on a journey of beloved music from diverse cultures across the globe. She shares each country's music as if it were her own, with a spirit that is as bright and authentic as her wardrobe!
This is one 'international' vacation you can take from your seat!
"Fill Your Heart with Christmas"
A nostalgic collection of holiday selections, designed to delight audiences and inspire congregations at Christmastime. Featuring Elizabeth Montgomery's lovely voice accompanied by full chorus, children's chorus, and symphony orchestra, this program ushers in the season with unlimited holiday spirit.
American Family Concerts
presents
"Superheroes & Princesses"
Your favorite characters search for what it means to be a hero! Escape to a world where Elsa and Superman do their best to make it a better place. Feel the excitement as Princess Leia and Wonder Woman search for what it means to be a real-life superhero and princess. Batman and others sing songs you love, accompanied by videos, dancing lights, and a live orchestra!
