Nazareth College Arts Center to welcome "The Official Blues Brothers Revue" on Saturday, February 13, 2016

ROCHESTER, NY (12/05/2015)(readMedia)-- Nazareth College Arts Center is pleased to present The Official Blues Brothers Revue - produced by Dan Aykroyd and Judith Belushi with music direction by Paul Shaffer - on Saturday, February 13, 2016, at 8 p.m. in the Callahan Theater.

Tickets to The Official Blues Brothers Revue go on sale to the general public at 9 a.m. Monday, December 7, 2015 for a limited-time, best available price.

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ABOUT THE PERFORMANCE

There have been many imitators, but there is only one duo in North America sanctioned by Dan Aykroyd, Judith Belushi, and musical director Paul Shaffer to don the official hats and sunglasses and walk in the legendary footsteps of Jake and Elwood Blues, in The Official Blues Brothers Revue.

Las Vegas performers Wayne Catania (Jake) and Kieron Lafferty (Elwood) capture the infectious humor and unbridled spirit of John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd, in a high-energy night of laughter, dancing, and foot-stompin' music and mayhem that keeps the Blues Brothers legend alive. Backed by a powerhouse band, they give a live concert show - with comedy and hits from the original movie - that pays homage to Chicago's rich history of blues, gospel, and soul music, and is packed with such classics from the Blues Brothers catalog as "Soul Man," "Sweet Home Chicago," and more.

ABOUT THE PERFORMERS

WAYNE CATANIA (Jake Blues) is an established and respected musician, actor, and creative writer with a career spanning four decades. In the late 1970s, Wayne's resemblance to the late, great John Belushi opened the door to showcasing his own formidable acting and musical talents onstage and onscreen. Joining ACTRA as a character actor, he was cast in numerous feature films, television shows, and international advertising campaigns. Wayne's charismatic and animated physical style were instrumental in forming a persona that now compliments his achievements on the live music stage. All of this has culminated in the opportunity to be cast as Jake Blues in the Classic Blues Brothers Stage Show - a part that Wayne is very specifically qualified for and passionate about and which is, in reality, the pinnacle of his life's work. Wayne is now on the writing team with Judy Belushi Pisano, Anne Beatts (Saturday Night Live, Square Pegs) and with stage partner, Kieron Lafferty, is writing a TV show based on the continuing adventures of Jake and Elwood.

KIERON LAFFERTY (Elwood Blues) is an actor, writer and musician from Toronto. He started his career as a singer/songwriter playing the club circuit, where he gained a solid reputation for his soulful vocals and melodic harmonica lines. Kieron received critical acclaim for the cd release of Boomtown and then Seven Sisters produced by Arnold Lanni (Simple Plan, Finger Eleven). As an actor, Kieron has had roles in film, TV, and stage productions. He has also written music scores for several independent and documentary films. Off-stage, he puts his versatile vocal ability to work in commercials, narration, and animation. Music and acting came together when Kieron joined the cast of the award winning Las Vegas show Legends in Concert as Elwood Blues. Along with Wayne Catania as Jake, their Blues Brothers act evolved beyond the Las Vegas show rooms into its own touring show. The A&E film Lost in Las Vegas about the show led to a roll in the Chicago based musical The Official Blues Brothers Revival produced by Dan Aykroyd and Judy Belushi Pisano. Since then, The Official Blues Brothers Revue has toured extensively across the USA, Canada, and Australia. Currently Kieron, Judy Belushi Pisano, Anne Beatts (Saturday Night Live, Square Pegs) and Wayne Catania have finished writing the pilot for an action/comedy/musical TV show based on the continuing adventures of Jake and Elwood Blues.

TICKETS

Single tickets to The Official Blues Brothers Revue are $20-$50 until January 13, 2016 with no other discounts, including the Nazareth College Arts Center subscriber discount, available.

Beginning January 14, single tickets increase to $25-$50.

For tickets call – or visit – the Box Office: 585-389-2170 or order online: artscenter.naz.edu. The Nazareth College Arts Center Box Office is located on campus at 4245 East Avenue, Rochester, New York, 14618. Regular box office hours are Monday-Friday, 11am-5pm and 11am until curtain time on performance days.

SPONSORS

The Arts Center is a non-profit institution. The Nazareth College Arts Center's 2015-2016 subscription series is sponsored by M&T Bank. The Arts Center wishes to thank Drs. Dawn and Jacques Lipson for their ongoing support.

THE NAZARETH COLLEGE ARTS CENTER

Since 1967, the Nazareth College Arts Center has served as a venue and educational resource for students, educators, artists, and audiences of all ages to create, study, and experience the visual and performing arts. The Arts Center's Subscription Series and K-12 School Performance Series provide area residents of all ages with opportunities to experience world-class dance, multi-cultural entertainment, family programming, music, theatre, and special events. The Arts Center's Subscription Series complements the College's highly regarded academic programs in the visual and performing arts. The Departments of Art, Music, and Theatre and Dance, present exceptional productions, recitals, and exhibitions, which are open to the public, while preparing students for successful careers in arts-related fields.

The Nazareth College Arts Center is the performance home of the Rochester City Ballet and world-renowned Garth Fagan Dance; and is home to the Bach Children's Chorus.

For more information, visit artscenter.naz.edu.

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