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Too Hot To Handel Returns To The Detroit Opera House |
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Written by JazzStage Productions
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Monday, 29 September 2008 |
 DETROIT, Michigan. Rackham Symphony Choir in partnership with the Detroit Opera House proudly announces the return of the holiday classic Too Hot To Handel to kick off the holiday season with two performances on November 29 and 30, 2008.
Hailed as the holiday celebration that is ”too hot to miss”; the jazz-gospel 'Messiah' is the perfect musical celebration for the Motor City, combining decidedly Detroit inspired styles such as jazz and gospel.
There are two performances Thanksgiving weekend, Saturday November 29 at 8 PM and Sunday November 30 at 4 PM. Tickets are priced $18- $58.
New this year is a Family Pack, The Opera Express and a Patron Ticket. The Family Pack of four tickets for the Sunday November 30 show is priced at $100.
Transportation to and from the performances is available for only $15 on the Opera Express with pick-up locations in Troy and Dearborn. Other cities will be added. Check www.rackhamchoir.org and the Detroit Opera House box office for updates. The Patron ticket is $125 and includes the Artists Afterglow. As in previous years, there are discounts for groups of ten or more.
Tickets for Too Hot to Handel are available through the Detroit Opera House online at www.motopera.org , by phone at (313) 237-SING or through TicketMaster.com and by phone at 248-645-6666.
This not-to-miss holiday event features the Rackham Symphony Choir, tenors Rodrick Dixon and Victor Trent Cook, formerly of the “Three Mo’ Tenors” and soprano Alfreda Burke. They are joined by the Too Hot To Handel Orchestra which includes an all-star ensemble of Detroit jazz legends including Marion Hayden, George Benson, Alvin Waddles, Dave Taylor, Chris Collins, and Ed Gooch along with members of the Michigan Opera Theatre Orchestra. The piece is conducted by RSC’s Artistic & Music Director Suzanne Mallare Acton
 Suzanne Mallare Acton
Rackham Symphony Choir has presented the show each year since 2001. Venues have included the Detroit Opera House and the famed Fox Theatre in Detroit as well as the Auditorium Theatre in Chicago.
Information about the Rackham Symphony Choir including the complete 2008-09 season schedule is at www.rackhamchoir.org.
Since 1949, Rackham Symphony Choir has provided both classical and contemporary choral masterpieces of the highest artistic quality to appreciative audiences throughout Southeast Michigan. Under the visionary leadership of critically acclaimed conductor Suzanne Mallare Acton, the choir has expanded its rich tradition of musical performance. Acton also serves as Chorus Master and Director of the Children’s Choir for the Michigan Opera Theatre.
Media desiring the complete program or interviews with artists or conductor may contact Melissa Bunker, Rackham Symphony Choir at (313) 886-9074 or
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