Stan Davis: News

Theatre One Productions proudly presents the world premiere of “Harmony Forever” – for a sneak preview performance at the Metro Studio Theatre in Victoria on Wednesday, February 8, 2012.

This wacky and heart-warming musical comedy – starring Fran Bitonti, Tara Britt, Owen Searle and Stan Davis – finds a carefree Ted and his nuptial-minded partner, Fiona, squabbling over his forgetting the tenth anniversary of their first date, as they perform with their vocal band.

A thoroughly entertaining show-within-a-show that’ll leave you humming, smiling and enjoying harmony... forever!

What: “Harmony Forever” – a world premiere musical comedy
Where: Metro Studio, 1411 Quadra Street, Victoria
When: Wednesday, February 8, 2012 at 8:00 p.m.
Show Length: approximately 75 minutes, no intermission
Tickets: $20 available at the Door.
Info: 250-744-1397

Additional Info:

“Harmony Forever” is the first of the new “Harmony Series of Musical Comedies”, written by Stan Davis.

Each show features a musical performance by a vocal harmony band and the hilarious antics of the group when momentous events in their lives intervene.

The second show in the series, “Harmony for Christmas”, will premiere at the new Oak Bay Beach Hotel Dinner Theatre in November 2012.

The Four Neat Guys (Dwayne Gordon, Chris Newstead, Timothy Kyle and Stan Davis) will be featured performers with the Victoria's Crystal Singers on Friday, May 6 at 7:30 pm at the Salvation Army Citadel.
http://crystalsingers.ca/events-calendar/calendar/

The premiere performances of Variety Fare - a new vocal harmony group - will be on March 24 & 26, 2011 at Victoria's Metro Studio Theatre. The group will perform "Hats Off to Broadway" - a musical revue written by Bob Leblanc.

Assembled by pianist Bob Leblanc, Variety Fare is a vocal harmony group featuring the voices of Fran Bitonti; Angela Ireland; Sarah Carle; Dwayne Gordon; Timothy Kyle; and Stan Davis.

"Hats Off to Broadway" will also be performed at Sidney's Mary Winspear Centre on April 9 and 10, 2011.

Featuring: Dwayne Gordon (Jinx); Chris Newstead (Frankie); Timothy Kyle (Sparky); Stan Davis (Smudge); under the musical direction of Heather Burns - the Plaids continue their sojourn with a performance at the Chilliwack Cultural Centre on January 28, 2011.

"Forever Plaid" is a fast-paced musical comedy, acclaimed worldwide, about four irresistible harmony singers who finally realize their dream. This hilarious look at the guy groups of the '50s include breathtaking renditions of 29 timeless hits of that era, a wild calypso medley, and the entire Ed Sullivan Show performed in 3 minutes and 11 seconds! Enjoy a hit parade of such classic songs as Heart & Soul, Chain Gang, Catch a Falling Star, Three Coins in a Fountain and many more. Take a trip back in time to a musical era that will put a smile on your face, a tap in your toes, and a tune in your heart.

A Heavenly Musical Hit!

http://www.chilliwackculturalcentre.ca/?event=forever-plaid

Stan will be appearing in the VOS production of "The Wizard of Oz" at Victoria's McPherson Playhouse from November 19-28, directed by Matthew Howe with musical direction by Heather Burns. Chelsea Tucker plays Dorothy and Stan's dog, Bishop, has landed the coveted role of Toto!

Stan Davis and Friends have just finished recording "Doing What You Love (And Loving What You Do)" at the Woodshop Studios in Duncan, B.C. featuring: Eryne Sharpe (soprano); Alina Krogstad (alto); Timothy Kyle (tenor); Stan Davis (bass vocal and guitar); Alex Olson (bass guitar); and Don Leppard (drums). Engineered by Zak Cohen.

Six years and about a hundred performances throughout BC since our first performance of "Forever Plaid" at the Oak Bay Beach Hotel, we're thrilled to be at the McPherson Playhouse for a fundraiser for Victoria Operatic Society!

Starring: Dwayne Gordon (Jinx); Chris Newstead (Frankie); Timothy Kyle (Sparky); Stan Davis (Smudge); with Heather Burns on piano, Joey Smith on Bass and Don Leppard on drums, this fast-paced musical comedy, acclaimed worldwide, features four irresistible harmony singers struggling to make it in the 1950's who are killed in a car accident and are given the opportunity to return from the afterlife to finally realize their dream. This hilarious look at the guy groups of the era includes breathtaking renditions of 29 timeless hits of that era including such favourites as "Heart & Soul", "Chain Gang" and "Catch A Falling Star", "Three Coins In A Fountain", a wild calypso medley, and the entire Ed Sullivan Show performed in 3 minutes and 11 seconds! Enjoy this one-of-a-kind theatrical experience!

Tickets are available at the McPherson Playhouse box office.
http://www.rmts.bc.ca/tickets/production.aspx?performanceNumber=5054

"The Cardboard Castle" – a new one-act musical written by Ernest Paul Murray, with songs by by Ernest Paul Murray and Stan Davis – premieres at the Victoria Fringe Festival August 26 to September 5, 2010.

The story focuses on the lives of five homeless "people of the street" and illustrates that, while everyone has different life experiences, we are all inherently the same in our hearts and as people. Directed and choreographed by Sylvia Hosie, the show features 12 catchy musical numbers and an outstanding cast.

All performances are at Fringe Venue 16 - University Canada West, 950 Kings Road: August 26 (8:15 pm); August 28 (6:15 pm); August 29 (9:30 pm); August 31 (8:15 pm); September 2 (10:15 pm); September 5 (8:15 pm)

http://www.intrepidtheatre.com/

The Four Neat Guys (Dwayne Gordon, Chris Newstead, Timothy Kyle, Stan Davis) will be special guest performers with the Starlight Pops Choir:

- Saturday, June 19, 2010 - 2:00 PM at ArtSpring Theatre, Salt Spring Island
- Saturday, June 26, 2010 - 2:30 PM at St. Aidan's United Church, Victoria
- Sunday, June 27, 2010 - 2:30 PM at St. Aidan's United Church, Victoria

Stan Davis will be directing the premiere production of "The Cardboard Castle" at the Victoria Fringe Festival from August 26-September 5, 2010. Book and lyrics by Ernest Paul Murray; Music by Ernest Paul Murray and Stan Davis.

Check out the Empress Carollers December 24-26, 2009 - featuring Ginny Langham (sop); Maureen Branch (alto); Tim Kyle (tenor); and Stan Davis (bass).

Please check out the Robert Moyes' review of "Harmony for Christmas" in Monday Magazine dated December 9, 2009 - article titled "Sing a Song of Christmas" (or click on the "Reviews" tab).

"Harmony for Christmas" CD's will be available for sale at Victoria Operatic Society's presentation of "Gypsy" at Victoria's McPherson Playhouse November 20-29 at Pre-Show and Intermission. The CD showcases the musical talents of VOS members - including "Gypsy" stars Fran Bitonti and Jason Vikse, and a share of the proceeds will go to VOS.

http://www.vos.bc.ca/gypsy-09.htm

When song-writer Stan Davis set out to produce a new Christmas album, he wanted to present original, new carols for the holiday season - performed with rich vocal harmonies. Thus was the genesis of "Harmony for Christmas".

Featuring the fabulous voices of: Erin Magee (soprano); Noelle Antonsen (mezzo); Kezia Yates (alto); Fran Bitonti (alto); Dwayne Gordon (tenor); Jason Vikse (tenor); Chris Newstead (ten/bar); Timothy Kyle (baritone); and Stan Davis (bass); this recording also highlights the excellent musicality of: Heather Burns (piano); Alex Olson (bass guitar); and Don Leppard (drums).

Thirteen of the sixteen tracks are original tunes, and all are lush with harmonies and memorable, hummable melodies.

With songs that will touch your heart with joyful harmony this CD is a perfect addition to any holiday music collection.

Recorded at Woodshop Studios in Duncan, BC, Canada - and engineered, mixed and mastered by Zak Cohen, "Harmony for Christmas" will be released in November 2009.

THE STEADFAST TIN SOLDIER
a musical play by Nancy & Stan Davis
will be produced by Four Seasons Musical Theatre with shows on the following dates:

November 21st & 22nd, 2009 - St. Ann's Academy (Victoria, BC)
November 28th & 29th, 2009 - Charlie White Theatre (Sidney, BC)
December 5th & 6th, 2009 - Isabelle Reader Theatre (Victoria, BC)

Filled with memorable songs and delightful characters, "The Steadfast Tin Soldier" will charm audiences of all ages!

http://www.fourseasonsmusicaltheatre.com Phone: 250 478-0329
Email: fstheatre@yahoo.ca