Tom Dreesen kicks off the 2014-2014 Freedom Hall Series. (PHOTO SUPPLIED)
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Freedom Hall announces the 2013-2014 Series for the intimate 280-seat Nathan Manilow Theatre in Park Forest. Since 1976, internationally renowned performers have graced the stage to the acclaim of appreciative audiences. Continuing this tradition, the series line-up features world-renowned artists from a variety of genres. The Freedom Hall Series is comprised of main, matinee, and family performances by artists and entertainers from around the world. From Comedy and Country to Zydeco, patrons are bound to find something to enjoy including inexpensive tickets, free parking, and a convenient location which continues to bring people back to Freedom Hall to experience live theatre. Tickets are on sale now, seats are reserved, and savings are available through series discounts.
Highlights of the Main Series include The Stand-Up Comedy of Tom Dreesen and His Memories of Frank Sinatra on September 20; The Mystical Arts of Tibet’s production of Sacred Music/Sacred Dance on October 19; Shining Star’s Earth, Wind, and Fire Tribute on November 15; The Freddy Cole Quartet on December 13; CALJE (Chicago Afro Latin Jazz Ensemble) on February 22, 2014. Returning for an encore performance, Masters of Motown pay tribute to the likes of the Supremes, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye and many more on March 15, 2014 to conclude the season.
The popular matinee series with shows monthly on Tuesdays at 11 a.m., starts on October 15 with Allen Edwards -“The Singer”- with a voice reminiscent of Perry Como, Eddy Arnold, and Jim Reeves singing American classics. Laura Freeman pays tribute to Doris Day on November 12. Audience favorite Mac Frampton returns on December 10 to perform standards and Holiday Classics. Romantics will appreciate Close to You – The Music of the Carpenters, presented on February 18. Internationally acclaimed Cherish the Ladies grace the stage on March 25, 2014. Concluding the senior series on April 8, 2014, will be The King, The Killer, and The Cash, a tribute to Jerry Lee Lewis, Elvis Presley and Johnny Cash.
Family theatre shows include Be a Peace of the Puzzle on October 25, a timely play featuring stories written by children from around the nation about what they would do to change the world through positive action. The show is a production of award-winning Child’s Play Touring Theatre of Chicago. On March 14, 2014, P.D. Eastman’s classic picture book for young readers, Are You My Mother?, comes to life on stage in a delightful and touching musical by ArtsPower National Touring Theatre Company.
For further information or to order tickets, which can be purchased at the box office, over the phone or on-line, please call Freedom Hall at 708/747-0580 or visit the website at www.freedomhall.org
