Big tribute shows to Cher, Barry Manilow, Rat Pack and more on beaches slate
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With the holidays closing in, many concert venues and nightclubs are taking a breather from hosting live music music this week as people enjoy private events and time at home with family. However, there are a few shows to be seen — as well as tickets available for newly-announced events in the new year.
'Music of Barry Manilow,' tribute to Rat Pack
In coastal Sussex County, the stage of the Milton Theatre is spotlighting holiday music this week with a number of concerts. On Thursday, Dec. 21, the theater will host two performances in one day of "A Merry Manilow Christmas — The Music of Barry Manilow" (as performed by tribute artist Mark Sanders).
An afternoon matinee at 2 p.m. will be followed by an evening presentation at 7:30 p.m.; tickets prices range from $27 to $35 for both.
At 7:30 p.m., Friday, Dec. 22, holiday classics that were sung by a trio of legendary crooners back in the day will be featured as the Milton Theatre has a sold-out show called "Christmas With the Rat Pack … Together Again." The concert features Tony Sands as Frank Sinatra; Jeff Foote as Sammy Davis Jr.; and Robert Cabella as Dean Martin.
At 8 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 23, the theater will showcase a plethora of local singers and dancers when it presents "Milton’s Merry Melodies: A Hometown Holiday Cabaret" ($22).
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Ocean City has big tribute to Cher, Take 6 coming
In Ocean City, another tribute show is set to be held next week at the OC Performing Arts Center. The "Beat Goes On — A Tribute to Cher" is scheduled for 7 p.m., Friday, Dec. 29 ($35, $40). Award-winning Nashville vocalist Lisa McClowry will pay homage to the legendary singer.
Looking ahead to next month at the OC Performing Arts Center, tickets are on sale for a concert by famed a cappella group Take 6. They will harmonize on selections from its large catalog of albums at 7 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 14 ($45, $55).
Last week in this column we mentioned that less than 100 tickets remained for for next month’s Safari Soiree Winter Gala in Dewey Beach.
Promoters have now announced that it has sold out. The annual, semi-formal shindig will be held inside the Lighthouse Cove Event Center at 8 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 27. It will feature music from both the Blue Cat Blues Band (8 to 9:30 p.m.) and Royals (10 p.m. to midnight).
Email Roger Hillis at rogerhillis@gmail.com
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