Greetings Presenters, June is busting out all over! We are very ready for summer in both our NY and CA offices, how about you? It seems we have not stopped moving since last September... We know you understand more than anybody so we hope you grab a few days in the sun soon! KMP Artists is pleased to announce the updated roster for the 2012-2013 season. After careful consideration and listening to presenters like you, we added some fresh faces, veteran entertainers & speakers, as well as, three new touring productions. Continue to check out the website between now and the end of the month as we add even a few more names for the 2012-2013 season. After careful consideration and listening to presenters like you, we added some fresh faces, veteran entertainers & speakers, as well as, three new touring productions. Check out the new KMP Artists website , which is still under construction [please excuse our dust]. We also have something very special up our sleeves to offer presenters that will stimulate interest from new audiences - we will be ready to share by the time we see you this fall. Hint - it is not something that's typically presented on the stage. Looking for a Holiday Show? Now Booking for December 2011 & 2012: - Gregg Edelman: Back In Town for the Holidays - Sally Mayes: Christmas Stories - Spider Saloff: Cool Yule - Vaudeville Holidays with Hensley & Montiel E-mail us to discuss future opportunities to work together & join us on Facebook or Twitter for more updates. Best always, Kristopher McDowell, Andrew Delicata & the Part-Time staff at KMP NYC ------------------------------------------------ THE 2012/2013 ROSTER Productions THE MAN THAT GOT AWAY: Ira Without George (Company size: 8 to 11) STORMY WEATHER: The Lena Horne Project (Company size: 4 to 8) DEEP IN A DREAM: The Long Night of Chet Baker (Company size: 5 to 6) THEY CALL ME MR. FRY THE ROAR OF THE BUTTERFLY Broadway Sally Mayes Gregg Edelman David Burnham Danny Gurwin Karen Mason Independent Christopher Rice Philip Fortenberry Adam Shenk Hensley & Montiel Enrichment Rex Reed James Gavin Michael Childers John Edward Hasse, PhD Steve Ross Cabaret Carole Cook Spider Saloff Marilyn Maye Kristen Towers-Rowles Uptown Express |
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Fall News
Autumn Greetings,
KMP Artists is having a wonderful time seeing so many friends and colleagues at the conferences. We continue to serve arts presenters and music fans with a roster of solo artists, major concert events, theatrical productions and, now, public speakers.
KMP is pleased to announce the addition of UPTOWN EXPRESS, the dynamic all-male harmony vocal group. Click here to sample vocals from Uptown Express.
Some of you may have met Emily Bley this year in Indianapolis. Emily is now an Associate Manager with KMP Artists. Originally from the great state of Montana, Emily moved to New York City where she began to play a pivotal role at KMP Artists. She currently leads a permanent office in the city. In addition to industry experience as Producer and Production Manager for large concerts and trade shows, Emily also cherishes leading guided tours of the Upper Missouri River (by raft). Emily earned a BA in Fine Arts and Music Management from the University of Montana at Missoula. Emily will also travel to Chicago periodically and can be reached (in NYC or Chicago) directly at 773-327-1919 or by e-mail at emily@kmpartists.com.
KMP Artists is booking artists through 2013. Routing is already available for many concerts and artsits.
Call 702-629-5448 or e-mail us to discuss any opportunities.
Join Us on Facebook or Twitter for More Frequent Updates!
Sincerely,
Andrew & Kristopher
KMP Artist Management
For a complete roster, visit kmpartists.com or call
773.327.1919 (Chicago) // 702.629.5448 (LV) // 212.353.7796 (NYC)
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Other KMP News...
- John Edward Hasse was featured in Smithsonian Magazine, Sep '10
- Beckie Menzie was honored by the Chicago Cabaret Professionals at Park West on October 17.
- Karen Mason returns to Broadway originating the role of 'The Queen of Hearts' in WONDERLAND, The Musical. Coming April 2011.
- Rebecca Spencer continues performances in THE FULL MONTY at The Village Theater in Washington through November 2010.
- Sally Mayes workshops a new musical by Arlo Guthrie with performances in Arizona Dec 2010 & Jan 2011.
- Simply Barbra appears at The Westchester Sandbox Theatre in Mamamroneck, NY on Sat, Nov 13.
- Kurt Reichenbach, cast member of THE MAN THAT GOT AWAY, performs two sets at The Iridium in NYC Tue, Nov 9.
The KMP Roster:
THE MAN THAT GOT AWAY: Ira Without George
Company size: 9 to 12
STORMY WEATHER: The Lena Horne Project
Company size: 4 to 8
DEEP IN A DREAM: The Long Night of Chet Baker
Company size: 5 to 6
UPTOWN EXPRESS
Company size: 5 to 7
Concert Vocalists
Steve Ross; Gregg Edelman; Sally Mayes; Philip Fortenberry; Rebecca Spencer; Karen Mason; Marilyn Maye; Spider Saloff; Menzie & Michael; Paula West; Simply Barbra
Public Speakers
Rex Reed; Christopher Rice; John Edward Hasse PhD; James Gavin; Rick McKay
KMP Artists On Tour
STORMY WEATHER:
The Life & Music of Lena Horne
Now with Mary Wilson
James Gavin (Author) is narrator and guide for this
staged biography of the late Lena Horne. Stormy
Weather debuted Spring, 2010 in Boston, MA
"Gripping... Marvelous!" - Liz Smith
Recent Dates & Appearances!
Sun, Sep 26 - West Hollywood Book Fair
Tue, Sep 28 - Palm Springs Public Library
Wed, Sep 29 - The San Francisco Heritage Museum
Sat, Oct 2 - Kirkland Performance Center (WA)
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The Man That Got Away:
Ira Without George
Rex Reed & Company celebrate of the genius of Ira
Gershwin, taking audiences on a journey of
American song with some of the bigger names
touring today like Tom Wopat, Linda Purl, Marilyn
Maye, Kurt Reichenbach and Sally Mayes
"One of the season's most satisfying programs"
- The New York Times
Upcoming Dates in Texas!
Fri, Nov 12 - Eisemann Center (Richardson)
Sat, Nov 13 - 1894 Grand Opera House (Galveston)
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PHILIP FORTENBERRY
Master Solo Concert Pianist (nationally recognized
for his breadth of skills & depth of character) is as
gifted with story-telling as he is with the keys.
Among his countless credits include conducting for
over 12 Broadway Shows, accompanying Frederica
Von Stade at the White House twice, and solo
concerts in halls across the heart of America
"A genius solo pianist whose styles encompass a
wide range of musical genres." - LV Magazine
Recent & Upcoming Dates in MT & ID!
Wed, Oct 27 - Chouteau County Performing Arts
Thu, Oct 28 - Grand Union Hotel
Sat, Oct 30 - Boise State University
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SPIDER SALOFF
Award winning vocalist / songwriter tours her one-
woman musical comedy, Entertaining Guests
"Saloff will win you over completely!" - NY Post
Upcoming Dates!
Sun, Nov 7 - The Wilmette Theatre
Fri, Dec 10 - Eaglebrook, IL
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MENZIE & MICHAEL
With "two voices and one sound" this duo's whimsy
and nostalgia pack Midwestern halls. Popular shows
include THAT 60's SHOW,
THE SOUNDS OF THEIR MUSIC, & REEL LOVE
"Cabaret at it's best!" - The Chicago Tribune
Recent & Upcoming Dates!
Tue, Sep 28 - North Platte Concert Association
Sat, Dec 11 - Bart Howard Room (Iowa)
March 30, 2010
Don't Miss STORMY WEATHER in MA, ME & DC
James Gavin's STORMY WEATHER: The Life of Lena Horne with Paula West & Rebecca Parris
BOSTON, MA Saturday, April 24th 8 PM & 10 PM -- Tickets: www.ScullersJazz.com
CAMDEN, ME Sunday, April 25th 4 PM -- Tickets: www.CamdenOperaHouse.com (See image below.)
WASHINGTON D.C. Wednesday, May 5th 8 PM & 10 PM -- Tickets: www.BluesAlley.com
