| 2002-12-25 11:59:45 The Boston Rock Opera will perform Harry Nilsson's classic album The Point! in concert at Boston's First Night festival, December 31, 2002, at the Park Plaza Castle.
Performances at 4:00pm, 7:30pm and 9:20pm. First Night buttons are available through First Night and many venues throughout Boston. The First Night festival features include the show, ice sculptures, a parade, fireworks, and 250 performance groups.
BRO's homage to the classic 1970 album features vocalists, a six piece band, dancers and puppetry and is a tribute to Nilsson's fable of a round headed boy born into a pointed world.
The performancs features:
In The Ensemble: Mr. Curt, Ramona Silver, John Surette, Valerie Forgione, Lisa McColgan, John Whiteside, George Bonin, Stan LeRoy, C. Moon Mullins, Sally Tetzlaff and Wendi Whitsett.
The Dancers: Kristen Kissik - choreographer, Tanina Carrabotta, Rosemary Candelairo,
Jenna Hussey, Michelle Braden and Susan Fetter.
The Band: Joel Simches - keyboards, music director, Jeffrey Simmons - keyboards,
Mick Maldonado- keyboards, Joe Turner- guitar and banjo, Nate Hagee - bass,
Wright Maney - drums, percussion, Carolyn Corella - flutes, percussion and saxophone.
Costumes by Penney Pinette; Puppets by Laura McPherson
Visit the Boston Rock Opera web site for more information.
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