Two Weekends of Stars on the Stage and in the Sky
Brucemore's sophisticated and saucy nightclub event, Cabaret in the Courtyard, will return for two back-to-back weekends of stars on the stage and on the sky, August 6-8 and 13-15 at 7:30 p.m. Since 2003, the lovely ambiance of the historic courtyard has been magically transformed into a cabaret club with tables, chairs, twinkling lights, and stars on the stage and in the sky. Cabaret in the Courtyard is sponsored by Bankers Trust, United Fire Group, and Corridor Business Journal.
Christopher Johnstone (August 6 - 8) is known for his unparalleled vocal versatility. He is equally at home in contemporary and classic music theater as he is with opera and classical music. A 1999 graduate of Cedar Rapids Jefferson High School, Christopher was a member of the school's award-winning West Side Delegation Show Choir. He trained as an actor and opera singer at the Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music, Tanglewood Music Center, The Glimmerglass Young American Artist Program, and The Oberlin in Italy Program. Christopher's concerts span from Carnegie Hall to Capitol Hill and in between. He recently played a leading role on the first National Broadway Tour of Evita. He has been a guest soloist with numerous symphonies throughout the country, including the National Symphony and Boston Pops. Christopher was part of the seven-time, Tony Award winning Lincoln Center production of South Pacific that toured the U.S. and Canada. Christopher has also appeared on TV shows including The Young and the Restless, All My Children, Watch What's Happening LIVE, and Personal Justice. He has modeled for clients such as Katy Perry, Ralph Lauren, DETAILS Magazine, and Chanel.
Amy Friedl Stoner (August 13 - 15) is no stranger to the stage. She has performed throughout the Midwest, including at Cabaret clubs in Chicago and St. Louis. Amy recently debuted her own cabaret show "Amy at the Opus: The Story Goes On" at Orchestra Iowa's Opus Concert Café, selling out both shows in advance of her opening. She has performed with the likes of cabaret legend Marilyn Maye and Tony award winning actress Faith Prince. She has been a featured guest in Lynne Rothrock's Christmas Cabaret the past four years. Earlier this year she was featured in The Gazette for being invited to perform with other national cabaret stars in a Guinness World Record attempt for the world's longest variety show in New York City. Reviewer for The Gazette, Rob Cline, wrote, "She is a lovely singer...but Stoner does more than nail the songs. She's a fine actress, as well, and successfully brings the audience along on her emotional and romantic journey." Amy attended Simpson College, focusing on Vocal Performance, as well as Kirkwood Community College, focusing on Vocal Jazz. She also studied for three years with Karla Goettel.
Advance tickets are $22 per person and $18 per Brucemore member. All tickets are $25 at the gate (if available). Space is limited; please call (319) 362-7375 or visit www.brucemore.org to purchase tickets. Individuals reserving five or more advance tickets will have tables reserved under their name. All performances begin at 7:30 p.m. with gates opening at 7:00 p.m. On-site parking is available. Patrons are encouraged to bring their favorite beverages, but no food is allowed.
Experience Brucemore, an unparalleled blend of tradition and culture, located at 2160 Linden Drive SE, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. At the heart of the historic 26-acre estate stands a nineteenth-century mansion filled with the stories of three Cedar Rapids families. Concerts, theater, programs, and tours enliven the site and celebrate the heritage of a community. For more information, call (319) 362-7375 or visit www.brucemore.org.
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