CITO's
"EL CANTANTE" heads to The Globe Theatre
MARTIN
SCHOFIELD ON GUITAR
A first of its kind for SA
audiences: renowned singer Cito (from WONDERboom fame) will be presenting a
programme of his Spanish favourites, EL CANTANTE, proudly hosted by The Globe Theatre
at Gold Reef City for 2 performances only on Friday 18th and Saturday 19th
January 2013 at 8pm. Guitarist extraordinaire, Martin Schofield joins him on
guitar.
Such was the enthusiastic
response when El Cantante was first launched in November 2012, selling out in
just 3 days, along with a second performance in December doing much the same,
that the show eturns to Jozi due to
popular demand. It will now be staged at The Globe Theatre for the next 2
performances, the venue providing the ideal "lounge-room style" vibe
that's so suited to the show.
WIth “El Cantante” (the singer),
Cito heads back to his Puerto Rican roots, performing his unique acoustic
versions of the Spanish classics that he grew up listening to.
The rhythms and styles of
bolero, tango, mambo, tejano, mariachi and traditional folklorica are included
in the musical line-up, highlighting traditional favourites from countries including
Cuba, Mexico, Puerto Rico and others. Pop favourites presented in Cito’s unique
arrangements include Cielito Lindo, La Bamba, Besame Mucho, Carnaval,
Cancion del Mariachi, En Mi Viejo San Juan, El Cuarto de Tula, Mi Tierra (Gloria
Estefan) and Sobrevivire (I Will Survive)
For those that enjoyed the
first two performances of this show in 2012 and left wanting more, some
delightful additions have been made to the ever-evolving line-up, to keep the
entire audience captivated by the sheer magic of the music and the
Desperado-style performance thereof.
Cito was born in Los Angeles,
California and most of his childhood was spent in an Hispanic community in
Queens, New York City. Both parents influenced Cito with their musical
abilities - especially his Puerto Rican mother who sang and played Spanish
guitar.
Now living in South Africa
since his teens, CITO is best known as the frontman of the legendary multi
award-winning rock band, WONDERboom; currently celebrating their 16th year on
the local music scene. Showcasing his diversity in recent years, Cito has had
media and audiences alike raving at his heart-stopping portrayal of Jesus in
the hit musical Jesus Christ Superstar; Frederick Trumper in Chess
- The Musical and more recently singing Queen's music in Queen at the
Ballet.
Performing alongside Cito in El
Cantante will be 12-time SAMA nominee MARTIN SCHOFIELD - founding member,
alongside Cito, of WONDERboom, and has notched up many other accolades including
most recently being the MD of the 2012 SAMA Awards as well as Idols SA Season
8. One of Martin's favourite sayings is "You make music with people, the
notes come later" and its on this basis that he's thrilled to be
partnering with long-time friend and fellow musician to explore an on-going
desire of his to go out of his comfort zone to perform music hispanically.
And with Cito also on guitar,
audiences will be provided an evening of pure delight, seeing these two
seasoned performers, in this intimate setting as never before. Says Cito, "These
classics are part of my best childhood memories, singing them around our home constantly
but have never performed them on stage before."
He continues; "I'm
blown away by the amazing response to the show so far and the audience response
to hearing my childhood stories for the first time. It seems that audiences are
really appreciating my Spanish vocals and song selection. I'm honoured that The
Globe Theatre is hosting the next 2 performances and I look forward to rocking
a theatre, Desperado style."
SHOW INFORMATION:
Friday 18 January
2013, 8pm
Saturday, 19
January 2013, 8pm
The show runs for
75 minutes with no interval.
No under 3's for
Patron comfort.
Tickets are R120, with group
bookings for 10 or more being at R100. Tickets for Scholars, Students and
Pensioners are also R100 with proof of valid ID.
A great value for money
dinner/show package is also available through the Globe Theatre box office.
Bookings are on 011 248 5000 or
email: GoldreefBoxOffice@tsogosun.com or through Computicket. Group bookings
and the dinner/show package is only available by booking directly with the Box
Office, and not through Computicket.
The Globe, Gold Reef City
Cnr. Northern Parkway & Data Crescent,
Ormonde, Johannesburg 2159
For Cito:
Enquiries and interviews:
Collett Dawson collett.dawson@absamail.co.za
For The Globe Theatre:
Matthew Cook - Telephone : 011 248 8978
Email:
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