Monthly Archives: September 2013
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT…….
Hi Everyone,
Tonights concert is at the NYCB Theatre at Westbury, NY.
Recognized by audiences and performing artists as one of the most comfortable, friendly, and acoustically-inviting theatres in the greater New York metro area, the NYCB Theatre at Westbury presents a broad range of acclaimed performers geared to virtually every entertainment taste and interest. The venue has a rich and storied history that begins in 1956 when three partners, Frank Ford, Lee Guber and Shelly Gross, stepped out of car to inspect the underdeveloped industrial site that was to become the Westbury Music Fair.
The Westbury Music Fair became a reality on June 18, 1956 when the three entrepreneurs opened their first Westbury production. The show was “The King and I” staring Charles Korvin and Constance Carpenter.
In 1966, recognizing the ever increasing hunger for more entertainment on Long Island, the tent gave way to a state of the art, fully enclosed theatre-in-the-round. The expanded programming enabled Music Fair Productions to present both Broadway shows and top name talent year round.
The first show to be held in the new facility in 1966 was Jack Benny with Special Guest Wayne Newton. Among the many shows to be held at Westbury over the years were performances by Judy Garland (1967), The Who (1968), and Bruce Springsteen (1975) as well as regular appearances by such notable stars as Tony Bennett, Tom Jones, Don Rickles, Diana Ross and many more.
This theatre has special memories for me. I was a teenager (hard to believe) living on Long Island when this theatre opened, it was quite the talk at the time!
“The Boys” were apparently spending time in NY on their day off. New York is a favorite place for them. I’m sure they are looking forward also to the upcoming Radio City Concert.
Twitters and Tweets:
Gianluca tweeted 2 days ago “And love’s kept me cool in July and warm in December.” He has sent us 2 tweets with pictures of himself, one stated “Live from my bed” and the other, last night “Sweet dreams.” He’s keeping fan’s hearts fluttering!
Piero tweeted 2 days ago “Live free, be free #love #my #life”
He also tweeted after the Boston concert “Boston was amazing.”
Ignazio tweeted yesterday with a photo “Eating Edamane,could eat a thousand of them.”
Check out the interview on Team Il Volo “Il Volo”s Four Backstage Secrets” (Parade.com). The author of the article stated, “The demographic profile of their fan base is one of the most comprehensive I have ever witnessed and consists of Gen X, Gen Y, Baby Boomers and Pre Baby Boomers’ She also says “They are wise and sensitive beyond their years”
Please note also on Team Il Volo the announcement of “Il Volo Private Wine and Dine” being held in Detroit on December 1st.
We are eagerly awaiting Michele’s concert experiences and photos.
On a personal note, LeeLee (from this site) and your “Girl Reporter” are meeting for the first time and going to the Concert in Miami on Saturday! We are very excited!!
Love and Luck tonight, Il Volo!
Linda
Someone Has a Birthday Coming Up!!!!
Hi Everyone!
One of our board members reminded us that Ignazio has a birthday coming up!!! 
We wanted to acknowledge it, of course, and we would like your help. 🙂 If you tweet, we’ve tweeted the invite to sign the group card; click on it, and you will be taken directly to the card.
Unfortunately, there was something going on with the email feature of the invitations, so if you do not tweet, please fill in the form below, and I will email you the invitation.
The card will be sent out at midnight on 10/4.
Kelly
Hello From Boston
Michelle says, “Hello!” as she gets ready for the show in Boston. Have a great time! Kelly
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT…..
Hi Everyone,
According to our Board member, Michele, the Boston concert was a smashing success. This was Michele’s second concert this week and she reports “The Boys” were on top of their game. Michele will have more tidbits to report later after a long drive home, so stay tuned!!!
The concert tonight is at The PNC Bank Arts Center in Holmdel Township, NJ.
The PNC Center is a modern Amphitheatre, opening in 1968, it has 7,000 seats and 10,500 can occupy the grassy area. The Center holds concerts from May through September and features many different musical styles. It is said to be the most successful amphitheatres in the country and one of two major outdoor arenas in the New York City Metropolitan area.
Twitters, Tweets and Keeks :
Gianluca tweeted 13 hours ago “Doing Nothing” also included a very handsome photo. He later tweeted “Going on stage, like my look?” also with a great photo. He tweeted later “Great concert in Boston, thank you everybody”
Piero tweeted yesterday “Playing and singing ” Always on my mind” Elvis Presley” He later tweeted pictures of Himself, Ignazio and Gianluca working out. They seem very committed to keeping themselves in shape while on tour. Piero also tweeted, “My friend Rober is doing my haircut in Boston” See Photo he also sent.
Ignazio tweeted last night “Night Night body, sleepy, late, Ilvolovers “I love you.”
Check out re-tweet by Piero from Priscilla Presley with photo, she says “Amazing tenor singers..and very cute..girls P.”
Read interview with Ignazio on Team Ilvolo titled “Ignazio Boschetto speaks about the soaring success of Il Volo” You might be interested on his future moving plans.
Il Volo will be featured on Siruis XM on September 28th with a special interview and performance celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month. This according to Team Il Volo.
Check out Mundial for good photos and videos.
Love and Luck tonight, Il Volo!
Linda