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Master Class with a Master Vocalist

Angelina Arts Alliance News Release - November 8, 2010

Contact: Tracy Pinkerton, Associate Director - (936) 633-4504

Franc D’Ambrosio, is best known as the world’s longest running “Phantom” in Phantom of the Opera, and he held that title for over a decade. Now he’s bringing a master class and his one-man show to the Temple Theater stage. His performance, Franc D’Ambrosio’s Broadway is Monday, November 22^nd at 7:30pm.  The free master class is Sunday, November 21^st at 4:00pm .    Performance Tickets ($22-$30) are now on sale at the Temple Theater box office weekdays noon-5:30, or you may purchase tickets by phone at 936-633-5454.  The Temple Theater is located on the Angelina College campus in Lufkin. Franc D’Ambrosio’s Broadway is sponsored by A Friend of the Arts, Loving Toyota * Scion and Loving Lincoln * Mercury.  Tenth Anniversary Season Sponsor is Temple-Inland.

Franc D’Ambrosio’s resume includes an Academy Award-nominated film, an Emmy Award-nominated television show, Tony-nominated Broadway show, two Grammy considerations, and a National Theater Award nomination.  A handsome guy with a chiseled jaw and mischievous blue eyes, D’Ambrosio tells the audience that he was born to a very traditional Italian family in the Bronx. He later studied with Luciano Pavarotti in Italy, made his Broadway debut in Sweeney Todd, and played the role of Anthony Vito Corleone in “The Godfather: Part III”, where his charming New York accent served him well.  Franc D’Ambrosio’s Broadway mixes heartwarming stories of Franc’s childhood with some of your favorite Broadway songs.  He has an astounding vocal range that can change pace in a moment’s notice, from crooning ballads to operatic arias. 

In addition to spending summers in Italy, lecturing for the University of Cincinnati’s College-Conservatory of Music, he also works with the Cherubini Music Conservatory in Florence, Italy and American University in Washington DC.  Franc loves to share his passion for music and teaching his craft everywhere he goes. And Lufkin is no exception. On Sunday, November 21^st at 4:00pm Franc will be holding a Master Class at the Temple Theater for all interested singers. If you’d like to see a master at work, this is your chance.

Reviewers sum up Franc D’Ambrosio in one word: “magical”.  Don’t miss this extraordinary master class and performance, from a truly masterful singer.

Tickets are now on sale. Call early for the best seat selection – 936-633-5454.  For more information, visit www.angelinaarts.org  or follow the Arts Alliance on Facebook for updates and monthly ticket giveaways.