The Funsters: Benefit Dance Party
Dance and Party All Night Long with The Funsters! Benefitting the Milton Theatre Scholarship Fund. Get ready to dance the night away with the Funsters Benefit Dance Party! Join us for an unforgettable evening with live music from the incredible Funsters. Enjoy a lively atmosphere and great company—all while supporting our scholarship fund. Your attendance will help provide educational opportunities for deserving students, making a real impact in their lives. Put on your dancing shoes and let’s make a difference together, one beat at a time! The Funsters Benefit Dance Party now includes reserved seating for your partying/dancing convenience!Dance the night away in our “High Top” section of the theatre.Donate now to the Milton Theatre Scholarship Fund. The Funsters Website | Facebook It would be hard to find a band that has more fun than The Funsters. That is why they are still entertaining thousands of people after 20+ years of playing together. In this ten-piece band there has not been one personnel change in twelve years. That tells the whole story of the secret of The Funsters’ success. Not only are these guys great musicians who share a pride in each other’s musical abilities, but they are also friends. This spirit and camaraderie on stage is what sets The Funsters apart from other bands offering the same type of musical entertainment. What about the music? Well, it can be anything from Frank Sinatra to The Rolling Stones, The Beatles to Al Green. With a three-piece horn section, four lead vocalists and a guitarist that has toured the world with Joe Cocker, Scandal and Paul Young (to name a few), it is uncommon for any band to match the musical breadth of The Funsters. In fact, with a song list so vast, the members find themselves disappointed that they can’t “play them all” at every performance. With this kind of flexibility, The Funsters can customize a night of music that will be perfect for any event. The Funsters are indeed made up of lifelong friends. Besides a set of brothers, some members have known each other since childhood and played together in “first bands” over 30 years ago. Other members met and played in bands during their college years and have continued playing together for the last 20-25 years. The common roots of this band can be traced back first to southern Delaware with such groups as “Mr. Softee,” “Texas,” and “Colour.” Later combinations led to the University of Delaware, the Stone Balloon, the Bottle-n-Cork, and “Jack of Diamonds,” “Eighth Day,” and “Kickback.” The Funsters are: Jon Fletcher – trumpet/vocals, Tom Houska – keyboards, Greg Mack – guitar, Keith Mack – guitar, Dickie Messick – bass, Ed Shockley – drums/vocals, Ken Tonge – sax/vocals, Sherman Ward – vocals, Grier White – sax/vocals, Martin LeMaire – sound engineer.
Delaware Comedy Theatre: Adult Improv Comedy
Get ready for another evening of rolling good fun with irreverent improv adult comedy that is based on audience suggestion in the style of “Whose Line Is It Anyway?”! You can play an active part on this interactive comedy as the historic Milton Theatre presents the Delaware Comedy Theatre. Make sure you come with the spirit of spontaneity as you might just find yourself on stage with the cast!Delaware Comedy Theatre FacebookDelaware Comedy Theatre, formed in Spring 2005, is a non-profit theatre company bringing professional comedy improvisation training and performance to the Lewes, Rehoboth and Dewey Beach areas. It has since been filling-up venues with their quick wit and unique brand of comedy that leaves audiences to stitches! Composed mostly of local school teachers and professionals, they’re back for another show with their signature sketches that involves music and theater acting, this is one show you’ll surely have a laughter hangover for weeks!
The Funsters: Benefit Dance Party
Dance and Party All Night Long with The Funsters! Benefitting the Milton Theatre Scholarship Fund. Get ready to dance the night away with the Funsters Benefit Dance Party! Join us for an unforgettable evening with live music from the incredible Funsters. Enjoy a lively atmosphere and great company—all while supporting our scholarship fund. Your attendance will help provide educational opportunities for deserving students, making a real impact in their lives. Put on your dancing shoes and let’s make a difference together, one beat at a time! Dance the night away in support of the Milton Theatre Scholarship Fund! Enjoy live music and a 50/50 raffle! Donate now to the Milton Theatre Scholarship Fund. The Funsters Website | Facebook It would be hard to find a band that has more fun than The Funsters. That is why they are still entertaining thousands of people after 20+ years of playing together. In this ten-piece band there has not been one personnel change in twelve years. That tells the whole story of the secret of The Funsters’ success. Not only are these guys great musicians who share a pride in each other’s musical abilities, but they are also friends. This spirit and camaraderie on stage is what sets The Funsters apart from other bands offering the same type of musical entertainment. What about the music? Well, it can be anything from Frank Sinatra to The Rolling Stones, The Beatles to Al Green. With a three-piece horn section, four lead vocalists and a guitarist that has toured the world with Joe Cocker, Scandal and Paul Young (to name a few), it is uncommon for any band to match the musical breadth of The Funsters. In fact, with a song list so vast, the members find themselves disappointed that they can’t “play them all” at every performance. With this kind of flexibility, The Funsters can customize a night of music that will be perfect for any event. The Funsters are indeed made up of lifelong friends. Besides a set of brothers, some members have known each other since childhood and played together in “first bands” over 30 years ago. Other members met and played in bands during their college years and have continued playing together for the last 20-25 years. The common roots of this band can be traced back first to southern Delaware with such groups as “Mr. Softee,” “Texas,” and “Colour.” Later combinations led to the University of Delaware, the Stone Balloon, the Bottle-n-Cork, and “Jack of Diamonds,” “Eighth Day,” and “Kickback.” The Funsters are: Jon Fletcher – trumpet/vocals, Tom Houska – keyboards, Greg Mack – guitar, Keith Mack – guitar, Dickie Messick – bass, Ed Shockley – drums/vocals, Ken Tonge – sax/vocals, Sherman Ward – vocals, Grier White – sax/vocals, Martin LeMaire – sound engineer.
F*ck New Year’s Resolutions: Stand-Up Comedy Show!
Kick off the year with bold women and even bolder punchlines! Start your year with a night of unapologetic laughter! Ditch the kale smoothies, forget the gym membership, and join us for a riotous evening that throws the pressure of perfection out the window. “F*ck New Year’s Resolutions” features a powerhouse trio of female headliners who are done pretending they’re giving up carbs. Headliner: Missy HallWebsite | Facebook | VideoMissy Grynkiewicz Hall is the Queen of Happy Things! She loves to laugh, believes pants are optional and thinks the world would be better place if dogs were in charge. She is the 2013 winner of the Laugh Out Loud Competition, has worked as a warm-up comic for Harry Connick, Jr and her freshman comedy CD, “Miss Representation” was a first-round Grammy nominee in 2012 for funniest comedy album. Feature: Belynda CleareWebsite | FacebookRanked one of Philadelphia’s top female comedians 2019, Winner of Comics Rock comedy showcase in LA, Finalist in serval comedy competitions. High energy, interactive, humor-filled comedy performance or Keynote. Belynda has an extraordinary understanding of human nature and the ability to connect with and command the attention of diverse audiences. Opener: Emily Epstein WhiteFacebook | InstagramEmily Epstein White is a longtime editor at Daily Kos and a stand-up comedian based in Philadelphia. She performs at comedy clubs and festivals across the country, sharing stories about family, parenting, and everyday life. Emily also co-hosts Case Comedy, a weekly show that was named Best of Philly in 2023. Host: Keith Purnell Website | YouTube | FacebookKeith is one of the fastest rising comics from Delaware. He’s a high energy performer whose quick wit, style, and fast pace humor make him a hit and personal favorite of audiences young and old. He performs at Comedy Clubs across the country and has appeared on Television and in Movies. He was a winner in the Howard Stern “Kill or Be Killed” Comedy Competition and was the Philadelphia Regional winner in the Sierra Mist Next Great Comic Comedy Competition. Keith has had appearances on Last Comic Standing and is gaining a reputation as the next rising star.
All Revved Up: Ultimate Meat Loaf Tribute
The Worlds # 1 MEATLOAF TRIBUTE SHOW BAND! About All Revved Up Website | Facebook | VideoALL REVVED UP is the Ultimate Meat Loaf Tribute that has the look, the sound, and the SHOW. This group performs all of your favourite Meat Loaf songs while putting on a fantastic stage show with choreography, props, stage design, and costume changes that take you on an epic Rock’n’Roll journey of Meat Loaf’s greatest hits.You’ll thing you’re witnessing the towering stage presence and operatic vocals of Meat Loaf in person when All Revved Up – Meat Loaf Tribute takes the stage. John Doboe and the band give a spot on tribute show that is loaded with authenticity and leaves the audience spellbound.All Revved Up – Meat Loaf Tribute brings many of Meat Loaf’s best songs to life, including “Bat Out of Hell,” “Paradise by the Dashboard Light” and “I Would Do Anything for Love.”
Jukebox Musical Musical Theatre Ensemble Fall Showcase – FRIDAY
This fall, the student performers blend the best of jukebox musicals with energetic choreography and ensemble-driven storytelling. Our young performers will sing, dance, and act to Broadway’s best Jukebox Musicals such as Mamma Mia, Jersey Boys, Moulin Rouge, and more! Support our hardworking students at their Fall Showcase performance of Jukebox Musicals! About Musical Theatre Ensemble FEATURE VIDEOThe Musical Theatre Ensemble is a 10-week program on Tuesday nights from 5:30-7:30pm. $320 program fee.Our Musical Theatre Ensemble (MTE) classes will focus on each of the three main concentrations of musical theater; voice, dance, and acting. Great emphasis will be placed on recognizing the relevance of each discipline as it relates to musical theater and preparing students for auditions and musical theatre performances. Each class period will be devoted to- 1) vocal development, 2) improving acting skills, 3) learning choreography; all to help students develop musical theatre skills. The culmination of this course will result with students gaining a broader understanding of musical theater from their participation in a fun and exciting musical theatre performance experience that will increase their abilities and help them to become well rounded performers. About Triple Threat Ensemble Audition-Only Program. To Audition: Send a video singing a verse and chorus of a song that they feel best showcases their voice (No A Capella) to [email protected], Sing & Dance! Triple Threat Training Program is a 10-week program on Tuesday nights from 4:30-5:30pm (Triple Threat 1) OR 7:30-8:30 (Triple Threat 2). $160 program fee. To join the Milton Theatre’s Triple Threat Training Program, students must be dual-enrolled in Musical Theatre Ensemble for that session. A key term in musical theatre training is learning to be a ‘triple threat performer’, which means the ability to act, sing and dance to a high standard. The Triple Threat classes at the Milton Theatre bring these three disciplines together into a unified whole. The emphasis in these classes is to strengthen each of the elements equally to create a well-rounded Triple Threat performer. Only 10 students are accepted into the program each session
Johnny Folsom 4 – Johnny Cash Tribute
“For those of us unable to have seen Cash perform during his life, this is more than a treat. It’s a time machine.” — NO DEPRESSION :: THE ROOTS MUSIC AUTHORITY About Johnny Folsom 4 Website | YouTube | Facebook From A Boy Named Sue to Ring of Fire to Rusty Cage, Johnny Folsom 4 is the ultimate tribute to the legendary Man in Black. While nobody really sounds like Johnny Cash, nobody sounds more like Johnny Cash than Johnny Folsom 4.Lead singer David Burney’s lilting southern baritone delivers Cash’s classic songs so well you may well wonder from time to time if Johnny himself is in the building.John Fussell fills the shoes of Luther and Carl Perkins on those classic guitar licks, while Randy Benefield (drums) and Steve Eisenstadt (bass) provide that hallmark, train-like rhythm the whole world knows and loves.No Depression Magazine says “For those of us unable to have seen Cash perform during his life, this is more than a treat. It’s a time machine.” When it comes to honoring Johnny Cash, JF4 walks the line.”
Carole King Meets the Beatles
Take two of the most iconic catalogs in modern music history—Carole King and The Beatles—and experience them like never before. About Carole King Meets the Beatles Video | Website Take two of the most iconic catalogs in modern music history—Carole King and The Beatles—and reimagine them through the lens of jazz, soul, and world music. This unique performance features fresh, vibrant arrangements by a Philadelphia All-Star Quintet led by acclaimed guitarist and musical director/arranger E. Shawn Qaissaunee. Vocalists Sara Michaels and Sharon Sable breathe new life into beloved classics, offering audiences an unforgettable musical journey that blends nostalgia with bold creativity. Jazz and Blues vocalist Sara Michaels and New Jersey native vocalist Sharon Sable will “Reimagine” the Carole King and The Beatles songbook with fresh arrangements accompanied by a Philadelphia All-Star Quintet: Producer and guitarist E.Shawn Qaissaunee, Aaron Graves-piano, Victor North-saxophone, Jason Fraticelli-bass, and Adam Schumski-drums. Sara Michaels | Vocalist – Producer & Founder Sharon Sable | Vocalist – Co-founder E. Shawn Qaissaunee | Guitarist / Arranger / Co-founder Victor North | Tenor and Alto Saxophone Jason Fraticelli | Upright Bass Jeff Knoettner | Keyboards Adam Shumski | Drums/Percussion
Magic of Motown
Featuring a seasoned ensemble of talented musicians, the Magic of Motown delivers impeccable performances that pay homage to the timeless hits of the Motown era. Their dedication to authenticity and musical excellence has led to countless sold-out shows, as they continue to share the enduring magic of Motown with audiences around the globe! About Magic of Motown Website | YouTube Going on its 15th year touring both domestically and internationally to sold out audiences, this production of The Motown Show has performed for three US Presidents, the King and Queen of Denmark, the Gordy family, and has sold out as many shows. Magic of Motown continues to sell out because the music is timeless, and the performance impeccable.
Vinyl Shockley with Keith Mack
Original rhythm and blues music by local band, Vinyl Shockley featuring singer-songwriter Ed Shockley! About Vinyl Shockley Website | Facebook Vinyl Shockley is a six-piece band that plays original music inspired by the rhythm and blues of the 50’s, 60’s, and 70’s that came out of Memphis, Muscle Shoals, and New Orleans. Ed Shockley was headed in that direction out of the mid-80’s, even before the genre had the name ‘Americana’. He had been writing songs that didn’t fit into anything else anyone was doing at the time. Over the course of releasing 4 CD’s: vinyl shockley, Wild Hair, Keep Singing and Vinyl Covers, the line-up has changed, but the direction has remained the same. As a singer, Shockley has been compared to K’eb Mo and Van Morrison. Because he’s a singing drummer, he also gets compared to Levon Helm. “Van and Levon are two of my heroes, so be careful how you talk about them” Shockley replied. Joining Ed on guitar and as co-writer is Kevin Walsh. Opener: Keith Mack Website | YouTube | Facebook Keith Mack is a celebrated rock guitarist who has backed many of music’s iconic voices over the last 40 years. He grew up in Rehoboth Beach, De and moved to NYC in the 1980’s. To start the journey, Keith teamed with one of rock’s greatest singers, Patty Smyth when he joined the band Scandal. The group went on to produce hits like “Goodbye to You”, “Love’s Got a Line on You” and the chart topping single and album “The Warrior”. Patty Smyth and Scandal went on to tour worldwide also making appearances on American Bandstand, Solid Gold and Dick Clark’s New Year’s Even show.