Peter Oprisko in “The Rat Pack: An Evening with Frank & Dean" at the Timber Lake Playhouse -- April 20.
Saturday, April 20, 7 p.m.
Timber Lake Playhouse, 8215 Black Oak Road, Mt. Carroll IL
Performing a special concert uring the Mt. Carroll venue's springtime Casino Night, Chicago-area native Peter Oprisko brings his concert event The Rat Pack: An Evening with Frank & Dean to the Timber Lake Playhouse on April 20, the Sinatra-and-Martin tribute artist known and loved for his recordings, his live performances, and singing the National Anthem for the home games of the Chicago White Sox.
As detailed at his online biography at PeterOprisko.com, "Chicago area native (and 1993 Indiana University graduate) Peter Oprisko enjoyed a successful career as a nationally-syndicated radio personality (interviewing and featuring the music of pop/jazz legends Tony Bennett, Natalie Cole, Michael Feinstein, Henry Mancini, and their contemporaries) before embarking on a path that has led him to become one of the nation's most in-demand and acclaimed concert and recording artists.
"Accompanied by various-sized music ensembles (ranging from solo piano to symphony orchestra), Peter has averaged 300-plus performances annually since 1999 at theatres, performing arts centers, casinos, corporations, charity galas and other public and private events throughout North America. His exciting, engaging interactive presentation that preserves, promotes, and perpetuates the rich musical legacies of America's foremost singers and songwriters appeals to audiences of all ages and has attracted legions of followers and fans.
"Grammy-winning jazz pianist Ramsey Lewis called Oprisko "The Rolls-Royce” of singers, and (as his schedule allows) Peter performs the National Anthem for the home games of the Chicago White Sox and other sports teams. Additionally, Peter's recordings and original songs have been featured in movies on The Hallmark Channel and on numerous popular television series including Criminal Minds, NCIS, and The Mindy Project, to name a few. Mentored in lyric-writing by Oscar-winning lyricist Sammy Cahn, Peter’s 30-year collaboration with Henry Mancini protégé (and fellow Indiana University alum) Sean Baker has also yielded scores for several off-Broadway productions including Ed Wood’s The Bride & the Beast and The Perfect 10.
"In 2013, Peter was the only artist to have two albums contending for Grammy Award consideration in the categories of “Best Traditional Pop,” “Best Engineered Non-Classical,” and “Best Improvised Jazz Solo.” Peter also owns the world’s largest collection of Frank Sinatra recordings and is a renowned authority on Sinatra’s career having contributed to numerous books and periodicals dedicated to Ol’ Blue Eyes including the official Frank Sinatra Memorabilia Price Guide and People Magazine’s memorial issue. In 2015, Peter won the prestigious Chicago Music Award for Best Jazz Entertainer. In 2016, he received a Chicago Music Award nomination for Best Male Vocalist and was honored with the Daily Herald's Annual Award for Business Excellence in the entertainment category."
Mt. Carroll's The Rat Pack: An Evening with Frank & Dean concert will take place during the theatre's April 20 Casino Night in which guests can gamble for fantastic prizes, from luxurious gift baskets to exclusive experiences, and Indulge in a sumptuous spread of culinary delights. Gaming will take place from 4 to 8:30 p.m., heavy hors d'oeuvres will be served at 5 p.m., and the $50 ticket includes initial buy-in, food, and the 7 p.m. concert. Concert-only admission is $25-30, and more information and tickets are available by calling (815)244-2035 and visiting TimberLakePlayhouse.org.
