For three days the Lyric Theatre Singers lit up the Montreal Concordia Theatre stage with their spectacular Broadway revue show, Broadway Dreams, which ran from June 13th to the 15th, 2024.
Directed by Bob Bachelor & Cathy Burns
Guest Choreography by Jonathan Patterson
Lighting design by Amber Hood
Sound design by Rob Denton
Under the expert direction of Bob Bachelor and Cathy Burns, 40 vibrant performers delivered a thrilling performance featuring a diverse array of beloved musical theatre hits.
Audiences enjoyed a rich selection of pieces from the celebrated songwriting duo Kander & Ebb, alongside highlights from renowned shows such as Wicked, Crazy For You, The Wild Party, Waitress, and Moulin Rouge, among others.
Enhanced by props, thoughtful lighting and beautiful costumes , this eclectic musical mix offered something for every Broadway enthusiast.
Bob Bachelor, Lyric’s Founder, led the ensemble as Musical Director and Co-Director, working in perfect harmony with longtime collaborator Cathy Burns.
Their synergy, developed over almost 40 years of creative partnership, brought a unique and cohesive vision to the stage.
“I think Bob and I have a unique and complementary partnership. We have known each other for almost 40 years and had done many musicals together prior to working as co-directors for The Lyric Theatre Singers. We each bring our own strengths and styles together to create something that ends up quite cohesive in the end. Although it is a huge challenge to create and conceive a new show year after year, we inspire each other,” said Burns.
From touching ballads to toe-tapping tunes and show-stopping performances, Broadway Dreams delivered an energy packed show that was highly entertaining.
The audience were tearing with laughter with the group’s rendition of “HELLO” from the musical ” The Book of Mormon” and they were swayed by the romance of “Come what May” duet from Moulin Rouge.
Supporting this grand vision were designers Amber Hood (Lighting) and Rob Denton (Sound), who once again brought their expertise to the production.
The Singers were accompanied by a talented group of musicians, including Chris Barillaro (Keyboard/Synth), Levi Dover (Bass), Guillaume Pilote (Percussion), and Matthew Souaid (Woodwinds/Reeds), with rehearsal pianist Chad Linsley completing the musical ensemble.
It was very obvious by the standing ovation the troupe received at curtain call , that those who attended the Lyric Theatre Singers’ Broadway Dreams experienced a night of musical magic, being swept away by Broadway’s finest melodies…
To learn more about the group , audition dates and their upcoming recitals please visit :
www.thelyrictheatre.ca