Events in April 2021
- Online PPV "Reflections of Who's next"
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Online PPV "Reflections of Who's next"Tilles Center at LIU Post in Brookville might not be open to the public just yet, but the stage lights will be turned on for a virtual concert experience, "Reflections of ‘Who’s Next,’ " celebrating the 50th anniversary of The Who’s landmark album. The performance will be shot next week and then made available to stream nationally on April 30, May 1 and 2.
"This is a big, first-class-all-the-way production," says musical director Tommy Williams. "It will deliver the ambience of a concert but shot like a TV special. The only thing that won’t be there is the audience."
Tilles is partnering with The Rock Project production company to bring its first show to the stage a year after going dark during the pandemic.
"I wanted to try something different," says William Biddle, Tilles' executive director. "This is exactly what I’ve been looking for."
Long Island rock group Wonderous Stories will serve as the house band with a three-piece horn section plus four professional Broadway singers: Lana Gordon ("Chicago," "The Lion King"), Michael Wartella ("Charlie & the Chocolate Factory," "Wicked"), Constantine Maroulis ("Rock of Ages," "American Idol") and Justin Matthew Sargent ("Rock of Ages," "Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark").
The show begins with "Who’s Next" played in its entirety, followed by a Who greatest-hits set with each singer taking turns on vocals. This performance will feature full staging, theatrical lighting and video components, with nine cameras capturing all the action.
"We are focusing on delivering a more cinematic experience," says producer Gary Hygom of The Rock Project. "When you have singers with both theater and music backgrounds, they not only have the vocal qualities needed but they delve into the meaning of the songs." Please visit www.Tillescenter.org to purchase Pay Per View tix for $20 - It will be available for 3 days only April 30 ,May 1 and May 2 !
Early show from 4pm till 8pm