READING, PA – Genesius Theatre is back doing what they do best… PRESENTING LIVE ENTERTAINMENT for their audience’s enjoyment!!!
Genesius has planned three outdoor musical revue cabaret events in two separate first-rate outdoor venues. Social distancing and safe practices observed.
The first two shows take place at the Reading Liederkranz, just off Spook Lane near Stokesay Castle in their Grand Outdoor Pavilion, and the third musical show is slated to be performed under the Grand Tent at Konopelski Katering’s Willow Glen Park – Truck ‘N Brew – on the grounds where they present Shocktoberfest.
CABARET MUSICAL REVUE #1 – FOR ONE NIGHT ONLY – Genesius presents the phenomenal talents of REGGIE BROWN, VERONICA CUMMINGS, and some of the best musicians in the region that make up the band BUNCHAFUNK, and they will be performing A ONE NIGHT ONLY FUNDRAISER FOR GENESIUS under the Grand Pavilion at the READING LIEDERKRANZ on Saturday, AUGUST 22 – 8PM.
Both Reggie Brown and Veronica Cummings rocked audiences in the regional groundbreaking Genesius production of DREAMGIRLS. And, more recently, Mr. Brown was in the Lynn Nottage’s Pulitzer Prize Winning play SWEAT at the 10th & Walnut playhouse, that also played to sold-out audiences. Bunchafunk has also been wowing people all over our region and beyond. They are a high-powered, high-energy, extremely explosive funk band and everyone who gets to experience them, keeps coming back for more. “BUNCHAFUNK WILL PUT THE MUSIC IN YOUR FEET!” Motown, funk with a little bit of now. They got the groove… you want. – Show Rating – G
CABARET MUSICAL REVUE #2 – THE BELLE TONES – featuring the professional and local singing talents of, Amy Evans, Jennifer Parker Scott and Laura Ann Turk, is a twinkling, sparkling, all American female trio, often called The Twenty First Century Andrews Sisters. They celebrate music’s great harmonic girl groups with class, panache, and lots of fun.
The Belle Tones perform all over the country, at venues large and small, on the radio and tv, at sports events, casinos, fairs, summer concerts, amusement parks, state theaters, conventions, country clubs, retirement communities, and parades. The Belle Tones have opened for, and performed with The Duprees, The Del Satins, Joe Piscopo, Billy Gilman, Charlie Calello, The Mahoney Brothers, Rick K and the Allnighters, Steve Solomon, The Sunnybrook Orchestra, and were thrilled to perform on tv, Fox and Friends, and The Real Housewives of NJ.
The girls have a special place in their hearts for our Veterans, and Military, and support several charities. Originating in Berks County, The Belle Tones have appeared as a favorite group at many events throughout the county and always love returning to their roots to perform for family and friends.
Both AMY EVANS and JENNIFER PARKER SCOTT hail from Berks County and have had flawless performances in several Genesius productions over the years. Ms. Scott is also a Genesius music director and choreographer. LAURA ANN TURK hails from the Lehigh Valley, and both she and Ms. Evans work professionally in theater, television, and film industries, and are the two-mainstay founding members of the fabulous Belle Tones.
The Belle Tones – runs for three performances August 28, 29, 30, at the Reading Liederkranz. Show Time – Friday & Saturday at 8 pm and Sunday at 5 pm. Doors open forty-five minutes before show time. – Show Rating – G
CABARET MUSICAL REVUE #3 – SHOWSTOPPERS!!! – Genesius is thrilled to present our talented bunch of musical comedy singers, singing their hearts out in SHOWSTOPPERS, a Cabaret Musical Revue Fundraiser Event, featuring songs from past Genesius Smash Hit Productions, and or, from the great line-up of musicals we planned to do in the 2020 Season, but couldn’t! This high-powered, high energy show will surely raise the hairs on the back of your head and also help…GENESIUS RAISE THE ROOF!!! Genesius has been raising funds to get a brand-new roof on their almost one-hundred-year-old theater at 10th and Walnut Streets, in Reading, and this show will help to augment that important need.
SHOWSTOPPERS – runs for two performances ONLY on Labor Day Weekend, September 4 & 5, at Konopelski Katering’s Truck ‘N Brew in Willow Glen Park, under the Grand Tent, on the grounds of Shocktoberfest. Show Time – Friday & Saturday at 8 pm. Doors open one-hour before show time. To see some of the food that’s available please visit: www.trucknbrew.com. Show Rating – G
At both, the Reading Liederkranz – 143 Spook Lane, Reading, PA & Truck ‘N Brew at Willow Glenn Park – 94 Park Avenue, Sinking Spring, there is a wonderful assortment of food treats available and a CASH BAR. Audiences can come forty-five minutes to an hour earlier than show time and feast on delicious and diverse “foodie fare”. Each place is handicap accessible and there is free parking. Masks are required until seated.
ALL TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE AT: GenesiusDifference.org – All Major Credit Cards Accepted – Credit Card Fees Apply.
All tickets for each musical show are $25.00 per person, general admission – first come first serve seating. There are only approximately 100 (or so) seats per performance, so we highly suggest that tickets are obtained in advance, although tickets will also be available at the door.
