Signature Series Presents Singers Showcase 40th Anniversary Special: Holiday—four Decades Of Madonna at Berklee Performance Center

In celebration of the 40th anniversary of Singers Showcase—the longest-running concert series in the history of Berklee—this powerful interdisciplinary student production will pay homage to four boundary-breaking decades of music from one of the most iconic, visionary, and influential figures in popular music history, Madonna. As the bestselling female recording artist of all time, Madonna leaves an indelible mark on the world through her pioneering contributions to contemporary music, fashion, dance, music videos, film, popular culture, activism, and humanitarian leadership.This one-of-a-kind program features an exceptional global collective of Berklee’s brightest creatives from across the community, including vocalists, instrumentalists, arrangers, conductors, dancers, choreographers, track producers, EDI artists, and visual designers, who have each earned their coveted spot from hundreds of student auditions. Against an immersive backdrop of original VJ art and iconography from Madonna’s chameleonic career, the cast will share their eclectic blend of artistry, styles, cultures, and inspired live interpretations of Madonna's greatest hits across her phenomenal reign as the "Queen of Pop and Reinvention.”Songs to be performed include “Music,” “Express Yourself,” “Into the Groove,” “Like a Virgin,” “Lucky Star,” “Vogue,” ”Frozen,”“Material Girl,“ “Like a Prayer,” “Open Your Heart,” “Papa Don’t Preach,” “Oh Father,” “Ray of Light,” “Crazy for You,” “Hung Up,” “La Isla Bonita,” “Take a Bow,” and “Holiday,” to name a few.The concert also includes an exciting collaboration with a world-class choreographic team of guest dance faculty from Boston Conservatory at Berklee, who will coach the students and help to recreate and reimagine some of Madonna’s signature dance sequences from her legendary tours and tightly choreographed music videos.Since 1983, Singers Showcase has offered Berklee's vocal students, initially among the smallest cohorts with around 120 students, expanded opportunities to audition and perform. Today, voice principals account for the largest instrumental group at Berklee. Alumni Susan Tedeschi, Paula Cole, Lalah Hathaway, Robin McKelle, Jackie Foster, Grace Kinstler, and Qveen Herby all performed in thisshow as students. Over the last 40 years, Singers Showcase has evolved into one of the institution's most highly subscribed and popular productions. With an unwavering commitment to performing arts excellence and the power of music to bring people together, the series seeks to represent the full breadth, depth, and diversity of our incredible student body, and feature a wealth of instrumentation, majors, and creative specializations across the entire Berklee curriculum. The concert is produced by Maureen McMullan ‘09.Please make sure to review your shopping cart prior to purchasing. All sales are final. No refunds or exchanges.By purchasing tickets to this event, you agree to abide by the COVID-19 health and safety measures in effect at the time of the event, which will be listed and updated on our Public Events & Performances page. Check back for updates as guidelines are subject to change, and email the Box Office at boxoffice@berklee.edu with any questions....

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In celebration of the 40th anniversary of Singers Showcase—the longest-running concert series in the history of Berklee—this powerful interdisciplinary student production will pay homage to four boundary-breaking decades of music from one of the most iconic, visionary, and influential figures in popular music history, Madonna. As the bestselling female recording artist of all time, Madonna leaves an indelible mark on the world through her pioneering contributions to contemporary music, fashion, dance, music videos, film, popular culture, activism, and humanitarian leadership.This one-of-a-kind program features an exceptional global collective of Berklee’s brightest creatives from across the community, including vocalists, instrumentalists, arrangers, conductors, dancers, choreographers, track producers, EDI artists, and visual designers, who have each earned their coveted spot from hundreds of student auditions. Against an immersive backdrop of original VJ art and iconography from Madonna’s chameleonic career, the cast will share their eclectic blend of artistry, styles, cultures, and inspired live interpretations of Madonna's greatest hits across her phenomenal reign as the "Queen of Pop and Reinvention.”Songs to be performed include “Music,” “Express Yourself,” “Into the Groove,” “Like a Virgin,” “Lucky Star,” “Vogue,” ”Frozen,”“Material Girl,“ “Like a Prayer,” “Open Your Heart,” “Papa Don’t Preach,” “Oh Father,” “Ray of Light,” “Crazy for You,” “Hung Up,” “La Isla Bonita,” “Take a Bow,” and “Holiday,” to name a few.The concert also includes an exciting collaboration with a world-class choreographic team of guest dance faculty from Boston Conservatory at Berklee, who will coach the students and help to recreate and reimagine some of Madonna’s signature dance sequences from her legendary tours and tightly choreographed music videos.Since 1983, Singers Showcase has offered Berklee's vocal students, initially among the smallest cohorts with around 120 students, expanded opportunities to audition and perform. Today, voice principals account for the largest instrumental group at Berklee. Alumni Susan Tedeschi, Paula Cole, Lalah Hathaway, Robin McKelle, Jackie Foster, Grace Kinstler, and Qveen Herby all performed in thisshow as students. Over the last 40 years, Singers Showcase has evolved into one of the institution's most highly subscribed and popular productions. With an unwavering commitment to performing arts excellence and the power of music to bring people together, the series seeks to represent the full breadth, depth, and diversity of our incredible student body, and feature a wealth of instrumentation, majors, and creative specializations across the entire Berklee curriculum. The concert is produced by Maureen McMullan ‘09.Please make sure to review your shopping cart prior to purchasing. All sales are final. No refunds or exchanges.By purchasing tickets to this event, you agree to abide by the COVID-19 health and safety measures in effect at the time of the event, which will be listed and updated on our Public Events & Performances page. Check back for updates as guidelines are subject to change, and email the Box Office at boxoffice@berklee.edu with any questions.

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