“Fabulous Frank" at the Timber Lake Playhouse -- October 4.
Saturday, October 4, 7:30 p.m.
Timber Lake Playhouse, 8215 Black Oak Road, Mt. Carroll IL
Known for his deep knowledge and passionate performances of Sinatra’s music, nationally acclaimed vocalist Peter Oprisko brings his tribute concert Fabulous Frank to Mt. Carroll's Timber Lake Playhouse on October 4, his show designed to captivate audiences with faithful renditions of cherished classic, and as well as insightful storytelling that celebrates one of America’s most iconic entertainers.
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."
Peter Oprisko brings Fabulous Frank to Mt. Carroll on October 4, admission to the 7:30 p.m. concert is $35-40, and more information and tickets are available by calling (815)244-2035 and visiting TimberLakePlayhouse.org.
