As Seymour and Audrey in Little Shop of Horrors, my wife and I performed for President Barack and Michelle Obama at the famous Ford's Theater in Washington DC. (Laughter.). And I remember him talking specifically about that experience, about how there was a time where it was just one FM radio station and you were really in the hands of a deejay. Cunio: Occasionally we would stand with our legs together, occasionally we would stand with our legs apart. And thats how everybody referred to it. Chris: That was actually written for us by Joanne Doherty, whos now touring with JBs second national tour, when we were in rehearsals for the special. He stuck with em until they hitwhich didnt take long! Another thought it some sort of black light. Catch ROCKIN' AROUND THE CLOCK on your local PBS station. | TrackBack URI. I want the movement to enhance, but I never want it to take away from the true reason that were there, and that is to make music. Dean Martin "It is a little reminiscent of when the Rat Pack (Frank Sinatra, Hmm, better not display my ignorance. Menu. Youre calling it the first tour, but UTSL has been performing since January, 2010, and has done over fifty shows, according to your website. Chris: One of my favorite emails weve ever gotten kind of summed up exactly the mood we try to evoke. Stubbs: Id say you tutored them very well. Stubbs: Fans of the music would love this show even if you just stood at four mikes and sang, but from watching the concert on PBS, watching all that movement, its like a theres whole second show going on. A lot of the things that youll see in this show were born out of those experiences. I work very hard. In addition, Christopher Kale Jones, a member of Under the Streetlamp since 2010, left the group at the end of last year. Michael: Yeah , thats exactly what it was. Our press agent, Liz Rosenberg, has a very short list of clients including Madonna, Cher, Michael Buble, and Tony Bennett. Chris: And from there weve gotten to the point where yesterday we choreographed an entire song in ten minutes. After just enough time to think, Hey, wouldnt it be cool if the guys came out and started singing along? they did just that. Fabulous interview. "If it was on the radio, we may sing it. Funny thing is that his three brothers followed the same convention, so they were a houseful of Cunios. More on DARIN: Pieced together with charismatic storytelling that goes behind the veil of Bobby's fame and brash public life,Darinflows from the poignant to the celebratory, all while delivering hit after hit. The Good Time Girls (2017) and Under the Streetlamp (2011). That was my first clue that this wasnt going to be an easy conversation to stay in charge of. And were seeing that now in our fans. And the same press agent as Cher? Would love to see them perform together. Best of luck to Under The Streetlamp! Ticket sales might have been down as far as the people in charge were concerned, but the people who live in this community did not want to see the show go. While each performer gets his moment in the spotlight, their synergy and . During his three years with the show Ingersoll had the good fortune to play to sold-out crowds in San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Chicagoin over 1,300 performances. Thats awesome. Its a great tune. So it means were doing something right. And were very privileged for that, and were very proud of what weve done with the opportunity. (More laughter). Theyre just cheap to run because they use less electricity. 6.5K views, 427 likes, 186 loves, 93 comments, 156 shares, Facebook Watch Videos from Under The Streetlamp: "Blue Moon" has been one . UNDER THE STREETLAMP is a group Chris founded with his friends in 2012. Shonn: Actually yes. A defect in the coating is causing it to peel away on some bulbs, producing the purple hue, Cullen said. Shonn: Hey, were looking at this first tour as like summer camp. I had a chance to talk to both of them, and they were very excited for us. Under the Streetlamp (TV Movie 2011) Christopher Kale Jones as Self. A street light, light pole, lamppost, street lamp, light standard, or lamp standard is a raised source of light on the edge of a road or path. While his current pursuits keep him in Chicago, the group continues to tour around the US. Somebody who clearly knows what they are doing is doing a good job of bringing you all this attention. Theatre Mania raves, "Jones has the audience swooning until the final curtain." Christopher Kale Jones is an award-winning actor and touring recording artist. It just kind of had an exponential result. Learn more about the full cast of Under the Streetlamp with news, photos, videos and more at TV Guide . Everyone's favorite retro rock band, Under the Streetlamp, delivers an electrifying evening of classic hits from the American Radio Songbook, bringing their unique blend of tight harmonies and. If the Backstreet Boys, for lack of a better comparison, hadnt been successful there would have been no room for a band like Nsync. Shonn, I understand you are the groups choreographer. Menu. What a fantastic job he did with SNC! Im now a mean, mean person. Kidding. When I was young Id listen to the radio, as Karen Carpenter so wistfully sang, and when I was young we didnt ask each other, Are you into rock and roll? or Do you like pop music? We would say, Do you listen to the radio? It was all about the radio. and Sammy Davis, Jr., among others) performed on stage. Cunio: Its a terrible comparison we are not a boy band as I like to say, we re a man band but I think theres room for everybody, and there are audiences that are craving this kind of entertainment, and we all offer different experiences. With their unique style and modern "Rat Pack" persona, Under the Streetlamp bring the American Radio Songbook to a whole new level in their second television special for PBS. I saw Chris with JB in SF and the others in Chicago. So, while we are very proud of our product, we work very hard to make it the best it can be and hope it makes people happy, there have been some career professionals that have stepped in, and their expertise and guidance have absolutely accelerated our trajectory. VARIETY says "His Soulful delivery resembles Bobby Darin"& SF Examiner says "His knockout voicebrings down the house.". Shonn: For Tour Two, were already starting to talk about what it is that we want to do the next time we enter these markets. Is Shonn Wiley still with under the streetlamp? You covered everything Stubbs! "That way the audience can focus on what we are doing," he said. Cunio: My personal opinion about all that is, theres room for everbody. Their 10-year anniversary celebration has begun and is sweeping the nation. Great article.as always. Is there a fifth UTSL member who writes your vocal arrangements, the musical accompaniments, the horn charts, and all that? Under the Streetlamp, from left, Christopher Kale Jones, Michael Cunio, Shonn Wiley and Michael Ingersoll. Here in Chicago, Ive been fortunate to work at theaters I used to dream about collaborating with: Chicago Shakespeare, Steppenwolf, and The Goodman Theatre to name just a few. I love watching clips of the Temptations, clips of the Jackson Five, clips of the Four Tops, footage from even earlier, just anything that can kind of inspire. Menu. Edit Close Cunio: This is something we like to say too one of the fun things for us about these shows is, the people who grew up with this music, they come to see our show, and they dont know the words to just a few songs they know the words to all of them, and thats why. Shonn: the youngest of spirit, let's just put it that way. While his current pursuits keep him in Chicago, the group continues to tour around the US. Michael: Were really excited about that relationship because clearly hes an individual who knows how to arrange a tune. Part One Discover the transformative power of music to affect positive change in the lives of individuals and their communities. While living in New York, I was cast as Frankie Valli in the Musical Jersey Boys, which allowed me to tour all over the country. There's an incredible line at the end of the musical Jersey Boys, where we're four guys under a streetlamp, where everything was stripped away and all that was left was the music, that was the best. The idea of traveling from venue to venue, and playing top theaters in large markets this is the first time that weve ever had that opportunity. Theres an incredible line at the end of the musical Jersey Boys, where were four guys under a streetlamp, where everything was stripped away and all that was left was the music, that was the best. Therell be a lot of new stuff coming within the next six months to a year. UNDER THE STREETLAMP goes back to the music that has captivated audiences around the country! Now this is doubly funny, not only because of the numerical mismatch but because Shonn, as the babyface of the group, looks as if hes barely ready to remove that first layer of peach fuzz. Michael: Are you coming to see the show? Stubbs: If I can interject for a moment, Michael, Chris is responsible for my becoming a big JB fan. From Doris Day to Marvin Gaye. Hundreds of years ago, the language had words for four basic colours black, white, red, and blue so anything green was described using the word for blue, ao.. Stream the latest seasons and episodes, watch trailers, and more for Under the Streetlamp at TV Guide. PBS favorite and Jersey Boys star Christopher Kale Jones celebrates the dazzling versatility of Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Bobby Darin. I have to tell you how much I like the opening you start with what most would agree are the Big Three of doo-wop, but before that, Michael is onstage alone, singing a slow solo, and then the other voices come out and join in one at a time. Comment by Linda/Tiggerbelle May 26, 2012 @ 1:58 pm. Alicia Kaori, Christopher Kale Jones, and Cast of The Sound of Music From: Photos: . He is thankful to God for all the blessings in his life. Ingersoll left Under the Streelamp in March 2017 to pursue producing opportunities, according to Wiley. While each performer gets his moment in the spotlight, their synergy and charisma as a group has drawn an . We had an opportunity to capitalize on a if you want to call it a semi-celebrity in this area, and it gave us an opportunity to work with charities and not-for-profits, with arts education programs, to raise money for their organizations. I received my training as an actor and singer at Northwestern University in Chicago, before spending my early career in New York and Los Angeles. The greater Chicagoland area did not want the show to close. PBS is a huge national platform and very few people make it on PBS much less make it through a full pledge drive and are invited back for a next one, as we have been invited to do. Flashback Video: Jersey Boys Opened on Broadway 12 Years AgoNovember 6, 2005! Or, let me give you another example. Cunio: Yes, and you can write about it all you want! Some homeowners leave their green bulb in the porch light all year, while others change the bulb on or around Veterans Day. Chris: Its technically the second set; we still kind of refer to theater terms, but its the second set. Michael: One thing that I will say about that, and you were kind of alluding to this earlier, Stubbs. Im really looking forward to the concert! And also, I think Sergio (Trujillo, JBs choregrapher) is kind of a genius as far as what he did with JB. Date: 11 . He said theres every reason that you could one day transition into doing that. How do you feel about the increasing interest in the sort of music that you do, and the concomitant (I love that word, concomitant, and I hardly ever get to use it. Shonn Wiley. But what they did was bring to us what they heard our voices doing. Michael Ingersoll. Michael: Yeah like on the bus, we cant laugh too much. Cunio: We were joking about it one day. (More laughter). 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Delivering harmonic versions of hit rock 'n' roll songs, Under the Streetlamp highlights the vocal prowess of, from left, Brandon Wardell, Christopher Kale Jones . Shonn: I do. In 2021, a green porch light acts as a symbol of appreciation for American veterans and U.S. military service members. Gutman was in the Chicago company of "Jersey Boys" and did the show on Broadway. We have so many videos of these adorable little kids just having a great time. Behind the Streetlamp " A Conversation with Michael Ingersoll, Christopher Kale Jones, Michael Cunio, and Shonn Wiley. In addition, Christopher Kale Jones, a member of Under the Streetlamp since 2010, left the group at the end of last year. I loved Michaels comment that they take the music very, very seriously, but not so much themselves!! Paramount Theatre Christopher Kale Jones is from Hawaii, where he grew up listing to oldies radio and singing in award-winning choirs. I was having more fun as the audience was having more fun, seeing the quartet come together. Ingersoll left Under the Streelamp in March 2017 to pursue producing opportunities, according to Wiley. Even though it's 100 degrees and the calendar reads July, singer Christopher Kale Jones, and his three other performance partners in the Under the Streetlamp group, are already thinking about Under the Streetlamp began in 2008 as an offshoot of the Chicago "Jersey Boys." Such as getting us on Access Hollywood, and things like that. . Shonn s performing roots go way back, having started dancing at the age of five. Catch ROCKIN' AROUND THE CLOCK on your local PBS station! I dont know if its your intention to start every concert of this tour with that, but I hope for the audiences sake you do. Comment by Becky May 25, 2012 @ 11:46 am. And in addition to that, at a lot of these gigs weve flown in to perform, weve been able to partner with some high schools, so we could go and have actual talkbacks with students who want to be performers in some way, whether it be in acting, or singing, or becoming a musician, and well get these groups of kids to come out, and well just talk to them, and tell them about our experiences. In addition, Christopher Kale Jones, a member of Under the Streetlamp since 2010, left the group at the end of last year. You really caught the spirit and camraderie of these guys. From: Flashback: JERSEY BOYS Celebrates Seven Years on Broadway Today! "We have different interpretations of the music.". It was a time between World War II and when Kennedy was assassinated, when there was a lot of hope, and a sense of coolness and style, and thats not lost on us. He also toured extensively with PBS retro-rock sensation Under the Streetlamp. The collaboration makes what we do special. Stubbs: Well its obvious theyre doing a great job. Ingersoll left Under the Streelamp in March 2017 to pursue producing opportunities, according to Wiley. Do you want to get a long-term engagement in a showroom in Vegas or Atlantic City? And no, I dont think Ill explain that one any further. FINAL THOUGHTS Cunio: Its gonna be a really long traveling camp where we have to sing every night. Dan Ponce wrote the vocal arrangement in conjunction with us, for one of our new tunes for the tour. They had fun with each other and genuinely cared for each other.". Top Deals Under $100 This Week. Stubbs: Are you taking the same group of musicians along on the whole tour or are you picking up new people in each town? Why is this set of gigs being called your first tour? So I put this concert together, and at the very end of it, I invited the other three guys who were performing with me (in Jersey Boys) in downtown Chicago at the time, and the audience reaction was so intense when the other three guys joined us, they were so happy and so surprised. The quartet is composed of recent leading cast members of the smash hit Jersey Boys: Michael Cunio, Michael Ingersoll, Christopher Kale Jones, and Shonn Wiley. Thanks to all four of you for setting aside the time for this interview, and for your thoughtful, candid, and sometimes light-hearted insights into the past, present, and future of Under The Streetlamp. So weve been really fortunate in that way. Another great thing about the concert, as it aired on PBS, is the reaction of the audience. Very in-depth and full of interesting tidbits about the group and each member. Stubbs: I think youre right, Chris. A real bonus in the show is your choreography. And we clearly found as we started forming this group that one of the very strong reasons as to why we decided to continue singing together, was because it really was the best. Ingersoll left Under the Streelamp in March 2017 to pursue producing opportunities, according to Wiley. Apr 13, 2017 at 11:43 pm. He made his film debut in the Johnny Cash biopic " Walk the Line ," and enjoyed a three year run as Nick Massi of the Four Seasons in "Jersey Boys." Christopher Kale Jones' big break came in 2006, when he was cast in "Jersey Boys" as Frankie Valli for the first national tour. Finally, I hope you get the same encore I did and I assume you will because it was just incredible, virtually another set unto itself, and a high energy one at that. Stubbs: Will you tell me now what it is? Ingersoll, Jones and Wiley appeared at one time or another in the Chicago or national. 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