"And on one Monday in October, at Livermore's Bankhead Theater, he'll show them off in a heartfelt way for his world-traveling musical, Mister Romantic. Equal parts vaudeville, singing and storytelling, the show follows the titular character's journey through the Great American Songbook a loosely defined collection of ever-golden songs and jazz tunes from the early 1900s. Think Irving Berlin, Johnny Mercer and Glenn Miller then with Tom Waits thrown in, because why not? filtered through the Academy Award-nominated actor's honey-soaked voice."
"Backing him up are a musical group of Grammy winners including David Garza, who's worked with John Legend and Fiona Apple, and Gabe Witcher of the band Punch Brothers. I looked at our weary world a few years ago and tried to think of a way I could spread love and empathy, Reilly has said about the show. I decided the most fun way to do that was through performing and singing and telling people I love them."
John C. Reilly leads Mister Romantic, a world-traveling musical that blends vaudeville, singing and storytelling. The production traces a character's journey through the Great American Songbook, featuring songs and jazz tunes from the early 1900s. The repertoire includes material by Irving Berlin, Johnny Mercer and Glenn Miller, with Tom Waits influences layered through Reilly's honey-soaked voice. Grammy-winning musicians back the performance, including David Garza and Gabe Witcher. Reilly frames the project as an effort to spread love and empathy through performance, singing and direct expressions of affection. The show plays 7:30 p.m. Oct. 13 at the Bankhead Theater in Livermore; tickets cost $100–$140.
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