Dionne Warwick: 45th Anniversary Spectacular
Sakura
13 Dec 2005
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Producer David Gest Announces All-Star Performance Line-Up for 'DIONNE WARWICK: 45TH ANNIVERSARY SPECTACULAR' TV Special at Kodak Theatre January 26, 2006 Which Includes Stevie Wonder, Gladys Knight, Smokey Robinson, Gloria Estefan, Burt Bacharach & Hal Da ....
LOS ANGELES, Dec. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- Award-winning producer DAVID GEST
announced today the musical line-up for his Extreme Entertainment
Enterprises, Inc. production of "DIONNE WARWICK: 45TH ANNIVERSARY SPECTACULAR"
which will be taped as a television special at the Kodak Theatre on January
26, 2006 at 6:30 P.M. According to Gest, "I'm overwhelmed by the response of
so many artists who will participate in this All-Star Salute to the legendary
Dionne Warwick." Her professional career began in 1961. Dionne has had over
60 Top 100 records in her 45-year career and has sold over 100 million records
worldwide. Those confirmed to perform at the Kodak Theatre on January 26,
2006 celebrating her 45th Anniversary in the entertainment business are
(alphabetically): Yolanda Adams, Ashford & Simpson, Vanessa Bell-Armstrong,
Shirley Caesar, Richard Carpenter, Deborah Cox, Andre Crouch, Sandra Crouch,
The Emotions, Gloria Estefan, Edwin Hawkins, Lynette Hawkins, Tramaine
Hawkins, Walter Hawkins, Cissy Houston, Olivia Newton-John, Kashif, Gladys
Knight, Gerald Levert, Mary Mary, Donnie McClurkin, Brian McKnight, Mya,
Milton Nascimento, The O'Jays, Jeffrey Osborne, Della Reese, Sir Cliff
Richard, Smokey Robinson, Jill Scott, Richard Smallwood, The Spinners, Candi
Staton, Angie Stone, B.J. Thomas, Leslie Uggams, Dee Dee Warwick, Nancy
Wilson, BeBe Winans, Cece Winans, Stevie Wonder and that's just the beginning!
There will also be a segment with Dionne performing for the first time with
all of the legendary composers of her many hit tunes, including songwriters
Burt Bacharach & Hal David, Thom Bell, Isaac Hayes, Holland-Dozier-Holland and
Richard Kerr. "I have a lot of surprises planned for this evening and more
than 100 stars from the recording, film, television and sports industries are
already confirmed in the audience. This is going to be a very special night
for Dionne and I am very proud to be a part of this television special," said
Gest. The evening will feature a 48 member orchestra and chorus under the
direction of Joey Melotti and Kathy Rubbicco. Tickets for the public for the
concert only are $65.00, $95.00, $125.00, $150.00 and are available at all
Ticketmaster Outlets by calling 1-213-480-3232 or online at
http://www.ticketmaster.com.
According to Gest, following the concert there will be an invitation only
All-Star Gala Champagne Dinner Celebration, Jam & Carnival with Silent & Live
Auction benefiting The Starkey Hearing Foundation at the Hollywood Palladium
from 9:30 P.M.-1:00 A.M. More than twenty corporations have donated prizes
for the carnival and twenty legendary acts will perform live for Dionne's
guests to dance the night away.
The Dinner Chairmen for the event are William & Tani Austin, Angie
Dickinson and Gladys Knight. American Airlines/American Eagle have been set
as the "official airline of Dionne Warwick: 45th Anniversary Spectacular" with
other sponsors including Aces Oasis, Tsunami Books and CESII.
To date, David Gest has produced more than 100 shows throughout the world
and has the distinction of producing the highest rated musical special in
television history "Michael Jackson: 30th Anniversary Celebration" on CBS TV
in December, 2001 which was seen by an estimated 44 million people. He also
produced the triumphant comeback on Broadway of Liza Minnelli in "Liza's
Back!" as well as the American Cinema Awards for 14 years and the
International Achievement In Arts Awards for 5 years.
PRESS CONTACTS: Warren Cowan or Richard Hoffman (310) 275-0777
SOURCE Extreme Entertainment Enterprises, Inc.
Web Site: http://www.ticketmaster.com
LOS ANGELES, Dec. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- Award-winning producer DAVID GEST
announced today the musical line-up for his Extreme Entertainment
Enterprises, Inc. production of "DIONNE WARWICK: 45TH ANNIVERSARY SPECTACULAR"
which will be taped as a television special at the Kodak Theatre on January
26, 2006 at 6:30 P.M. According to Gest, "I'm overwhelmed by the response of
so many artists who will participate in this All-Star Salute to the legendary
Dionne Warwick." Her professional career began in 1961. Dionne has had over
60 Top 100 records in her 45-year career and has sold over 100 million records
worldwide. Those confirmed to perform at the Kodak Theatre on January 26,
2006 celebrating her 45th Anniversary in the entertainment business are
(alphabetically): Yolanda Adams, Ashford & Simpson, Vanessa Bell-Armstrong,
Shirley Caesar, Richard Carpenter, Deborah Cox, Andre Crouch, Sandra Crouch,
The Emotions, Gloria Estefan, Edwin Hawkins, Lynette Hawkins, Tramaine
Hawkins, Walter Hawkins, Cissy Houston, Olivia Newton-John, Kashif, Gladys
Knight, Gerald Levert, Mary Mary, Donnie McClurkin, Brian McKnight, Mya,
Milton Nascimento, The O'Jays, Jeffrey Osborne, Della Reese, Sir Cliff
Richard, Smokey Robinson, Jill Scott, Richard Smallwood, The Spinners, Candi
Staton, Angie Stone, B.J. Thomas, Leslie Uggams, Dee Dee Warwick, Nancy
Wilson, BeBe Winans, Cece Winans, Stevie Wonder and that's just the beginning!
There will also be a segment with Dionne performing for the first time with
all of the legendary composers of her many hit tunes, including songwriters
Burt Bacharach & Hal David, Thom Bell, Isaac Hayes, Holland-Dozier-Holland and
Richard Kerr. "I have a lot of surprises planned for this evening and more
than 100 stars from the recording, film, television and sports industries are
already confirmed in the audience. This is going to be a very special night
for Dionne and I am very proud to be a part of this television special," said
Gest. The evening will feature a 48 member orchestra and chorus under the
direction of Joey Melotti and Kathy Rubbicco. Tickets for the public for the
concert only are $65.00, $95.00, $125.00, $150.00 and are available at all
Ticketmaster Outlets by calling 1-213-480-3232 or online at
http://www.ticketmaster.com.
According to Gest, following the concert there will be an invitation only
All-Star Gala Champagne Dinner Celebration, Jam & Carnival with Silent & Live
Auction benefiting The Starkey Hearing Foundation at the Hollywood Palladium
from 9:30 P.M.-1:00 A.M. More than twenty corporations have donated prizes
for the carnival and twenty legendary acts will perform live for Dionne's
guests to dance the night away.
The Dinner Chairmen for the event are William & Tani Austin, Angie
Dickinson and Gladys Knight. American Airlines/American Eagle have been set
as the "official airline of Dionne Warwick: 45th Anniversary Spectacular" with
other sponsors including Aces Oasis, Tsunami Books and CESII.
To date, David Gest has produced more than 100 shows throughout the world
and has the distinction of producing the highest rated musical special in
television history "Michael Jackson: 30th Anniversary Celebration" on CBS TV
in December, 2001 which was seen by an estimated 44 million people. He also
produced the triumphant comeback on Broadway of Liza Minnelli in "Liza's
Back!" as well as the American Cinema Awards for 14 years and the
International Achievement In Arts Awards for 5 years.
PRESS CONTACTS: Warren Cowan or Richard Hoffman (310) 275-0777
SOURCE Extreme Entertainment Enterprises, Inc.
Web Site: http://www.ticketmaster.com
Sakura, on Dec 12 2005, 12:18 PM, said:
http://www.dionnewar...glry_img_27.jpg
http://www.kodaktheatre.com/images/dione200.jpg
http://www.kodakthea...ents.htm#Dionne
http://www.kodaktheatre.com/images/dione200.jpg
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DIONNE WARWICK
45TH Anniversary Spectacular
This television special will highlight an extraordinary 45-year career.
More than 100 stars* including Gloria Estefan, Olivia Newton-John, Gladys
Knight, Mya, Smokey Robinson, Jill Scott, Stevie Wonder, Nancy Wilson, Burt
Bacharach and many more will be on hand to participate in the All-Star
Salute to the legendary Dionne Warwick.
*Stars scheduled to appear are subject to change
Thursday, January 26 at 6:30 PM
$152/$127/$97/$67
45TH Anniversary Spectacular
This television special will highlight an extraordinary 45-year career.
More than 100 stars* including Gloria Estefan, Olivia Newton-John, Gladys
Knight, Mya, Smokey Robinson, Jill Scott, Stevie Wonder, Nancy Wilson, Burt
Bacharach and many more will be on hand to participate in the All-Star
Salute to the legendary Dionne Warwick.
*Stars scheduled to appear are subject to change
Thursday, January 26 at 6:30 PM
$152/$127/$97/$67
Sakura
polarbear
13 Dec 2005
Thanks for the info, Sakura 
Dionne Warwick is so cute.
She has such a soft voice 
I wish we could go see this. 
Dionne Warwick is so cute.
She has such a soft voice I wish we could go see this.
Sakura
13 Dec 2005
Dionne's site is updated.
http://www.dionnewar....info/mesg.html with audio
Sakura
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we have started the recording of the duets, as a matter of fact, i am flying down to nashville to record with wynona tomorrow. she chose "anyone who had a heart", and i anticipate it will be nothing short of spectacular.
jill scott will be doing "deja vu", gladys knight has done "i know i'll never love this way again", maya will be doing "close to you", and the ones finished are sounding so, so, good i think you all will be very pleased. i know i am.
....
the tribute has been set for january 26, 2006 at the kodak theater in los angeles, and the line up for the show is unbelievable
jill scott will be doing "deja vu", gladys knight has done "i know i'll never love this way again", maya will be doing "close to you", and the ones finished are sounding so, so, good i think you all will be very pleased. i know i am.
....
the tribute has been set for january 26, 2006 at the kodak theater in los angeles, and the line up for the show is unbelievable
Sakura
JayLumbee
13 Dec 2005
Hmm, Mya doing Close 2 U -- I can't picture/hear it right now - hope she does well.
US R&B singer MYA
Richard and Olivia at the same event? Perhaps we'll get some updated photos of them posing together!
US R&B singer MYARichard and Olivia at the same event? Perhaps we'll get some updated photos of them posing together!
KarenCarpFan
13 Dec 2005
i hope Olivia has patched thingsup with Richard..wasnt the bad blood over failure to release karens solo album at the time? it would be neat to get a picture of the two! I wish olivia was featured in more documentries of the carpenters than just VH1.
Michael
Michael
pjashurst
18 Dec 2005
On a related Dionne Warwick note, there is another chance to hear her BBC concert on Radio 2 (www.bbc.co.uk/radio2) on Wednesday 28th December at 1pm
"A cut-down but still unmissable version of the concert Dionne Warwick gave recently at London's Mermaid Theatre. It's a greatest hits collection of Burt Bacharach and Hal David songs that's been sitting in rich warm fertiliser for over 40 years, and Warwick's delivery is such that we get to hear her flower - with the BBC Concert Orchestra as her backing band. She must do shows like this all the time, but this feels like a one-off, a special. Lay yourself down in the path of her unstoppable vocal powers" Radio Times
Sounds good!
"A cut-down but still unmissable version of the concert Dionne Warwick gave recently at London's Mermaid Theatre. It's a greatest hits collection of Burt Bacharach and Hal David songs that's been sitting in rich warm fertiliser for over 40 years, and Warwick's delivery is such that we get to hear her flower - with the BBC Concert Orchestra as her backing band. She must do shows like this all the time, but this feels like a one-off, a special. Lay yourself down in the path of her unstoppable vocal powers" Radio Times
Sounds good!
Chris-An Ordinary Fool
18 Dec 2005
Here is an achive question and answer from Richard Carpenter
Fans Ask:
“How close were Olivia Newton-John and Karen?”
Richard:
“Karen and Olivia were very close, and I considered Olivia a genuine friend.”
The Coleman book says that Olivia was present when Karen presented the playback of her solo album to Richard.
It sure would be neat to have Olivia guest on Richard's new Christmas CD for 2006.
Fans Ask:
“How close were Olivia Newton-John and Karen?”
Richard:
“Karen and Olivia were very close, and I considered Olivia a genuine friend.”
The Coleman book says that Olivia was present when Karen presented the playback of her solo album to Richard.
It sure would be neat to have Olivia guest on Richard's new Christmas CD for 2006.
puppy
18 Dec 2005
I dig Dionne Warwick. I can't believe it's been over a year since I dragged Karly to see Dionne in concert in Detroit. I think I scared her. Detroit can be interesting when it's late and you're waiting for a bus. The concert was remarkable, though. Yeah, baby!
Thanks for the info!
Linda
Detroit can be interesting when it's late and you're waiting for a bus. The concert was remarkable, though. Yeah, baby!Thanks for the info!
Linda
phlipper
19 Dec 2005
Haven't been on this site lately. . . sigh. 
I saw Dionne and Air Supply two years ago here in Oakland. They were both great.
Since I live close, I wonder if it would be worth going to Dionne's LA concert?
I saw Dionne and Air Supply two years ago here in Oakland. They were both great.
Since I live close, I wonder if it would be worth going to Dionne's LA concert?
Sakura
19 Dec 2005
phlipper, on Dec 19 2005, 02:24 AM, said:
Haven't been on this site lately. . . sigh.
I saw Dionne and Air Supply two years ago here in Oakland. They were both great.
Since I live close, I wonder if it would be worth going to Dionne's LA concert?
I saw Dionne and Air Supply two years ago here in Oakland. They were both great.
Since I live close, I wonder if it would be worth going to Dionne's LA concert?
We have not seen your new Top Of The World pictures.
Have you gotten Karaoke? Karaoke was re-released in Japan (added "Sing" karaoke) with compilation CD as "Twenty-Two Hits Of The Carpenters [10th Anniversary Edition]”.
http://www.cdjapan.c...l?KEY=UICY-1311
http://www.hmv.co.jp...asp?sku=1441264
I have not seen Bacharach and Richard at the same place for long time.
Sakura
Sakura
28 Dec 2005
pjashurst, on Dec 18 2005, 03:37 PM, said:
On a related Dionne Warwick note, there is another chance to hear her BBC concert on Radio 2 (www.bbc.co.uk/radio2) on Wednesday 28th December at 1pm
"A cut-down but still unmissable version of the concert Dionne Warwick gave recently at London's Mermaid Theatre. It's a greatest hits collection of Burt Bacharach and Hal David songs that's been sitting in rich warm fertiliser for over 40 years, and Warwick's delivery is such that we get to hear her flower - with the BBC Concert Orchestra as her backing band. She must do shows like this all the time, but this feels like a one-off, a special. Lay yourself down in the path of her unstoppable vocal powers" Radio Times
Sounds good!
"A cut-down but still unmissable version of the concert Dionne Warwick gave recently at London's Mermaid Theatre. It's a greatest hits collection of Burt Bacharach and Hal David songs that's been sitting in rich warm fertiliser for over 40 years, and Warwick's delivery is such that we get to hear her flower - with the BBC Concert Orchestra as her backing band. She must do shows like this all the time, but this feels like a one-off, a special. Lay yourself down in the path of her unstoppable vocal powers" Radio Times
Sounds good!
It's available again for 7 days.
http://www.bbc.co.uk.../dionnewarwick/
Sakura
newvillefan
28 Dec 2005
Sakura
04 Jan 2006
Olivia's official site is updated.
http://olivianewton-john.com/news.html
This All-Star salute to Dionne will be taped as a television special at
the Kodak Theatre on January 26, 2006.
Also appearing are Yolanda Adams, Ashford & Simpson, Vanessa Bell-Armstrong, Shirley
Caesar, Richard Carpenter, Deborah Cox, Andre Crouch, Sandra Crouch, The Emotions, Gloria Estefan, Edwin Hawkins, Lynette Hawkins, Tramaine Hawkins, Walter Hawkins, Cissy Houston, Kashif, Gladys Knight, Gerald Levert, Mary Mary, Donnie McClurkin, Brian McKnight, Milton Nascimento, The O'Jays, Jeffrey Osborne, Della Reese, Sir Cliff Richard, Smokey Robinson, Jill Scott, Richard Smallwood, The Spinners, Candi Stanton, Angie Stone, B.J. Thomas, Leslie Uggams, Dee Dee Warwick, Nancy Wilson, Bebe Winans, Cece Winans, Stevie Wonder....and more to be announced.
http://olivianewton-...pectacular.html
I cannot go to Kodak Theatre. I will go to Nakano Sunplaza!!
Sakura
http://olivianewton-john.com/news.html
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Olivia to perform at the Dionne Warwick 45th Anniversary Spectacular
2006 Tour dates posted!
2006 Tour dates posted!
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Olivia will perform at the Dionne Warwick
45th Anniversary Spectacular!
This All-Star salute to Dionne will be taped as a television special at
the Kodak Theatre on January 26, 2006.
Also appearing are Yolanda Adams, Ashford & Simpson, Vanessa Bell-Armstrong, Shirley
Caesar, Richard Carpenter, Deborah Cox, Andre Crouch, Sandra Crouch, The Emotions, Gloria Estefan, Edwin Hawkins, Lynette Hawkins, Tramaine Hawkins, Walter Hawkins, Cissy Houston, Kashif, Gladys Knight, Gerald Levert, Mary Mary, Donnie McClurkin, Brian McKnight, Milton Nascimento, The O'Jays, Jeffrey Osborne, Della Reese, Sir Cliff Richard, Smokey Robinson, Jill Scott, Richard Smallwood, The Spinners, Candi Stanton, Angie Stone, B.J. Thomas, Leslie Uggams, Dee Dee Warwick, Nancy Wilson, Bebe Winans, Cece Winans, Stevie Wonder....and more to be announced.
I cannot go to Kodak Theatre. I will go to Nakano Sunplaza!!
Sakura
JayLumbee
05 Jan 2006
This is Dionne's album on which "Close To You" appeared (1964). It's a very slow rendition.
She also recorded "We've Only Just Begun" in 1971.
Listen here: http://music.msn.com...?album=40887544
A house is not a home
People
Close to you
The last one to be loved
Land of make believe
Reach out for me
You’ll never get to heaven
Walk on by
Wishin’ and hopin’
I smiled yesterday
Get rid of him
Make the night a little longer
She also recorded "We've Only Just Begun" in 1971.
Listen here: http://music.msn.com...?album=40887544
A house is not a home
People
Close to you
The last one to be loved
Land of make believe
Reach out for me
You’ll never get to heaven
Walk on by
Wishin’ and hopin’
I smiled yesterday
Get rid of him
Make the night a little longer
Sakura
14 Jan 2006
Several days ago I found an article of this show on venturacountystar. I might find the information about Park news and DVD audio on this site before.
Finally RichardAndKarenCarpenter.com has an information.
http://www.richardandkarencarpenter.com/
When will the show will be aired in the U.S.?
Linkiebear
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Concert scene
December 15, 2005
Dionne Warwick 45th Anniversary Spectacular featuring performances by
Warwick, Gladys Knight, Olivia Newton-John, Richard Carpenter, Mya, Cliff
Richard, Jill Scott, Angie Stone, B.J. Thomas, Leslie Uggams, Nancy Wilson,
Stevie Wonder, Ashford & Simpson, Deborah Cox, Cissy Houston, Gloria Estefan
and others, Jan. 26, Kodak Theatre (583-8700).
December 15, 2005
Dionne Warwick 45th Anniversary Spectacular featuring performances by
Warwick, Gladys Knight, Olivia Newton-John, Richard Carpenter, Mya, Cliff
Richard, Jill Scott, Angie Stone, B.J. Thomas, Leslie Uggams, Nancy Wilson,
Stevie Wonder, Ashford & Simpson, Deborah Cox, Cissy Houston, Gloria Estefan
and others, Jan. 26, Kodak Theatre (583-8700).
Finally RichardAndKarenCarpenter.com has an information.
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DIONNE WARWICK: 45TH ANNIVERSARY SPECTACULAR
RICHARD CARPENTER WILL BE ONSTAGE WITH DIONNE AND "CLOSE TO YOU"
AT THE KODAK THEATER, HOLLYWOOD
Thursday, January 26, 2006
RICHARD CARPENTER WILL BE ONSTAGE WITH DIONNE AND "CLOSE TO YOU"
AT THE KODAK THEATER, HOLLYWOOD
Thursday, January 26, 2006
When will the show will be aired in the U.S.?
Linkiebear
