CHRISTOPHER JOHNSTONE is a Cedar Rapids native who has performed with the Cedar Rapids Symphony, Revival Theater Company and Brucemore’s “Cabaret in the Courtyard.” He is a classically trained bari-tenor who most often performs classic music theater rep. A graduate of Jefferson High School, his performing has taken him all over the country and world in multiple operas, musicals and as a concert soloist.
Concert Soloist: Carnegie Hall, The Kennedy Center, Toronto Symphony, Houston Symphony, Cincinnati Symphony, Long Beach Symphony, Tanglewood Music Festival, Indianapolis Symphony, Grand Rapids Symphony, The New Mexico Philharmonic, The Castleton Music Festival, The Modesto and Omaha Symphonies. 1st National Tours: Love Never Dies (Raoul u/s, Ensemble); Evita (Augustin Magaldi), Lincoln Center’s Production of South Pacific (Lt. Cable; Thomas Hassinger). Regional: South Pacific (Lt. Cable, Ogunquit Playhouse), Chicago (Billy Flynn, Arkansas Repertory Theater), Hunchback of Notre Dame (Phoebus, Ogunquit Playhouse), Fiddler on the Roof (Perchik, Lyric Opera San Diego), Dido & Aeneas (Aeneas, Mark Morris Dance Group), A Little Night Music (Mr. Lindquist, Boston Pops), Mother of Us All (Thaddeus Stephens, Hudson Opera House), Pirates of Penzance (Glimmerglass Opera), Mahagonny (Tanglewood), A Tale of Two Cities: The Musical (Charles Darney, Bob Jones University). Love to Karla and my extended Cedar Rapids fam! www.johnstonechristopher.com
Tom Burke is a speech-language pathologist, pianist, vocal coach, and executive speaker coach who over the past 20 years has helped TED speakers, Google execs, authors, Hollywood Actors, and Broadway singers become more powerful storytellers. His work has been featured on HBO, MTV, the Oprah Winfrey Network, Good Morning America, and as co-host and voice coach for Bravo TV’s “In a Man’s World” a social experiment produced by Viola Davis designed to reveal gender inequities in the workplace and at home. Most recently he was the vocal supervisor for Jane Fonda, Diane Keaton, Candice Bergen, and Mary Steenburgen in Book Club 2.
What do you get with an Iowa native and Broadway singer Christopher Johnstone, joined by pianist, vocal coach, and executive speaker coach Tom Burke, who over the past 20 years has helped TED speakers, Google execs, authors, Hollywood Actors, and Broadway singers become more powerful storytellers? An incredible night of song and storytelling in the second annual Cameron Sullenberger Overture Series, RTC’s annual benefit.
Show Announcement
Christopher Johnstone and Tom Burke in concert is part of the annual Cameron Sullenberger Overture Series, RTC’s annual benefit. A post-show gala and silent auction for attendees will occur Friday night at the theatre. Season ticket subscribers may add this concert onto their ticket package. Speak with the box office for more details.
Friday, January 24: Post-show gala and silent auction. Floor seating is $82 and riser seating is $52, all General Admission. Prices are inclusive of fees.
The Saturday evening performance has been canceled. Rest assured, your Saturday ticket price will be honored for the Friday performance. If you are unable to attend on Friday, you are welcome to request a refund or donate your ticket as a gift to RTC.
This gala is a highlight of the year for RTC, and we’d love for you to join us in celebrating:
Food and drink to delight every palate
Silent auction items to explore and bid on
A night dedicated to honoring one of our founders, Cameron Sullenberger, while marking 10 years of incredible shows!
What to know about the gala:
Formal attire is not required, but we kindly ask that guests dress nicely for the occasion.
All proceeds benefit RTC’s programming and education initiatives, making it a night with purpose as well as celebration.
To confirm your attendance or address any concerns, please contact our box office at your earliest convenience: (319) 364-1580 or by emailing info@cspshall.org.
We look forward to sharing this extraordinary evening of music, storytelling, and celebration with you. Thank you for your continued support of RTC and the arts!
Dates: January 24, 2025
Times: 7:30
Venue: CSPS Hall 1103 3rd St Se Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52401
Directed by: Brian Glick
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