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The AgencyWeb was created in 2007 by seasoned entertainers and producers Francesca Amari and Michael Holmes. Combined, Michael and Francesca have over 50 years of professional experience as performers, as well as creating and producing customized shows throughout the Midwest.
Now, we've gathered some of the finest Midwest talent under one umbrella, to better meet the needs of our clients; a "one-stop-shop" for all your entertainment needs. Whether it's a special anniversary occasion or a national convention, The AgencyWeb can create the show you need and book the talent to make it perfect. Call us to chat or get ideas about your event!
Below is a quick overview of the entertaining programs The Agency has available for booking. We can meet the needs of most audiences with our existing shows, or create a custom show just for you. Detailed information is available for each show. Theatrical Music Revues (2-act shows; can be condensed when time is an issue): • Boogie Woogie Babies – a 1940s Revue The original Boogie Woogie Babies show, featuring tight Andrews Sisters harmony, interesting historical trivia and audience participation. Audiences rave about the harmonies of the Boogie Woogie Babies and their exhilarating blend. The greatest songs from the Boogie Woogie Era include In The Mood, Bei Mir Bist Du Schoen, I’ll Be Seeing You & more! • Boogie Woogie Babies – Boogie Down Broadway Turning their unique entertaining style to Broadway, this BWB show features songs from The Great White Way to off-off Broadway giving a historical look at the songwriters who put Broadway on the map. Including songs from shows like Annie Get Your Gun, The King & I, Gypsy, Company, Chess & more, this show is a Broadway Lover’s Delight! • Boogie Woogie Babies – Boogie, Beehives & Beyond! A high-energy show honoring the celebrated songs and tight harmonies of the great girl groups and girl singers from pop music history. Time honored songs by The McGuire Sisters, The Cookies, The Shirelles, Carol King & more make this A Must See for Girl Group Enthusiasts! • The Judy Show The spirit of Judy Garland lives on in this fascinating portrayal by impressionist Michael Holmes. Following the traditional format of Judy Garland’s television variety show with outrageous comedy, stories of the Golden Age of Hollywood and the greatest songs performed live by Holmes. Judy’s guests include Carol Channing, Bette Davis, Pearl Bailey & more. • NOT For Women Only A sassy musical revue about women, their lives, and the people they love…and hate. For all audiences (including men!). Featuring songs from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, country & more! Cabaret Shows: • CabaretAmari – SONGBIRDS: The Women in My Head - A tribute to great female songwriters & singers, including Carolyn Leigh, Dorothy Fields, Ella Fitzgerald, Linda Ronstadt, Eva Cassidy, Nancy LaMott & more! • CabaretAmari – THE SQUARE SHOW: Songs You Hate to Love - A cabaret show dedicated to those “guilty pleasure” songs and songwriters like Barry Manilow, ABBA, The Carpenters, Neil Sedaka, Johnny Mathis & more! PREMIERED IN NEW YORK CITY IN NOVEMBER, 2007 • Michael Holmes & Francesca Amari: Together Again (For the Very First Time) A high-energy, riotous evening of great songs highlighting the complexities of relationships with the music of illustrious duos: Steve & Eydie, Fred & Ginger, Keely & Louie, George Burns & Gracie Allen, Sonny & Cher & more! • Double Trouble It’s Lucy & Ethel, Judy & Liza, Cher & Madonna all rolled into one spunky duo as these two sassy, dynamic and versatile performers – Francesca Amari & West MI Jazz Vocalist of the Year, Mary Rademacher -- reflect on life as buddies, competing performers and their common bonds of big families & big hair. Concerts: • Rags & Tin Pans: A Salute to Ragtime & Tin Pan Alley Featuring the virtuosity of pianist Mark Kahny and the vocals of Michael Holmes & Francesca Amari as we follow the fascinating progression of the American Popular Songbook from rag music to Tin Pan Alley. A piano lover’s delight! • Michael Holmes Trio – Acclaimed crooner Michael Holmes singing great jazz standards & show tunes • Francesca Amari – Versatile vocalist Francesca Amari singing everything from quirky cabaret songs to jazz standards to Broadway favorites to folk and country to Motown. Entertainers represented by The AgencyWeb have performed in the following venues:
The Metropolitan Room, New York City
Birdland Jazz Club, New York City
The Duplex Cabaret, New York City
Don't Tell Mama Cabaret, New York City
Laurie Beechman Theatre, New York City
Old Town School of Music, Chicago, IL
Davenport's Cabaret, Chicago, IL
The Ark, Ann Arbor, MI
Broadway Palm Dinner, Theatre, Ft. Myers, Florida
Sandwich Opera House, Sandwich, IL
Suttons Bay Festival
Ethiopian Embassy, Washington, D.C.
Warehouse Theatre, Washington, D.C.
Golden Princess Cruises
Queen Mary Cruise
Symphony Guild, Hot Springs, AR
Guest Artist Series, Chillicothe, OH
Ponca City Guest Artist Series, Ponca City, OK
Grand Hotel, Mackinac Island, MI
Julie Harris Theatre, Steamboat Springs, CO
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