Triple threat Melissa Schott joins a star-studded group of presenters and performers including Gloria Estefan, Chita Rivera, Vanessa Williams, Denyce Graves, Storm Large, Rita Moreno and more at the Adrienne Arsht Center this spring.
Presented by the Adrienne Arsht Center, the 11th Season Gala Concert celebrates and pays tribute to women in the arts will take place March 30th. The all-female lineup will be under the musical direction of Broadway's Madeline Smith (Waitress, Frozen).
A featured singer/dancer in Cirque du Soleil's Original Company of Banana Shpeel, choreographed by Jared Grimes and directed by David Shiner, Schott performed at New York City's Beacon Theatre, Chicago's own Chicago Theatre and Toronto's Canon Theatre. She was also with the National Company of Irving Berlin's White Christmas (Judy Understudy), choreographed by four-time Tony Award nominee Randy Skinner and directed by Tony Award-winner Walter Bobbie.
Melissa most recently has traveled North America as a featured singer in Classic FM's Four Decades of Radio Hits show, performing with various symphonies, including the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, National Arts Centre Orchestra, Edmonton Symphony Orchestra, Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, and the Naples Philharmonic. She is a featured vocalist for MTI's Broadway Jr. recordings of Pirates of Penzance (Ruth), Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (Violet and Mrs. Gloop) and Into The Woods (Witch), and is the choreographer for Music K-8 Magazine tutorial videos.
Proceeds from the Gala will support the Arsht Center's Arts Education and Community Engagement programs, which enrich the lives of people of all ages in Miami-Dade County.
You can learn more about Melissa at www.melissaschott.com. For more information on the show, visit www.arshtcenter.org/Tickets/Calendar/2016-2017-Season/Gala/Gala.
Check out this tap duet to "Charlie Ain't Home" choreographed by Melissa Schott and performed with her student, Savannah Martin!
Check out this tap duet to "What Do I Know?" choreographed by Melissa Schott and performed with her student, Savannah Martin!
Watch Melissa as she taps to "Ain't That Life" by Jessica Andrews!
Check out Melissa and Broadway's Cory Lingner singing a live cover of "Only Us" from the hit musical Dear Evan Hansen!
Join Melissa Schott and friends as they teach the latest choreography for "Smile, Smile, Smile" accompanying Music K-8, Vol. 27, No. 4. This musical arrangement by Paul Jennings, complete with a kazoo musical interlude, is a fun selection for music teachers and their students nationwide.
Be sure to check out all of Melissa's Music K-8 choreography videos here.
Melissa joins her friend and Broadway star, Cory Lingner, in a tribue to Dick Van Dyke’s 91st birthday. Melissa dances and was associate choreographer in the video tribute. Thanks to BroadwayWorld.com for the press!
Join Melissa Schott and friends as they teach the latest choreography for "V For Valentine" accompanying Music K-8, Vol. 27, No. 3. Students will definitely want to share this original song by Teresa and Paul Jennings with their valentines.
Be sure to check out all of Melissa's Music K-8 choreography videos here.
Join Melissa Schott and friends as they teach the latest choreography for "Groovin' Elf", written by the writing team of David and Anne Ellsworth, and "Better Bundle Up", written by Teresa Jennings, both accompanying Music K-8, Vol. 27, No. 2. These original songs will get you grooving for the holidays.
Be sure to check out all of Melissa's Music K-8 choreography videos here.
Join Melissa Schott and friends as they teach the latest choreography for "Crunchy Leaves" accompanying Music K-8, Vol. 27, No. 1. This Fall inspired song, written by Teresa Jennings, is sure to help get your students off on the right foot this school year.
Be sure to check out all of Melissa's Music K-8 choreography videos here.
Melissa joins the Naples Philharmonic, under the direction of conductor, Jack Everly, for Classic FM's FOUR DECADES OF RADIO HITS show for five days: Tuesday - Saturday, February 2 - 6, 2016. All shows at 8:00pm; except for Sat., 2/6; there is also 2:00pm matinee. Melissa will share the stage with amazing vocalists N’Kenge (Motown: The Musical and Sondheim and Sondheim), Jim Hogan, Ron Remke, and Josh Turner.
N'Kenge to Grace the Stage for CLASSIC FM Show with the Naples Philharmonic
Melissa joins the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of conductor, Jack Everly, for Classic FM's FOUR DECADES OF RADIO HITS show for two days: Friday, November 20 (11:00am/8:00pm) and Saturday, November 21 (8:00pm), 2015. Melissa will share the stage with amazing vocalists N’Kenge (Motown: The Musical and Sondheim and Sondheim), Jim Hogan, Ron Remke, and Josh Turner.
Melissa joins the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of conductor, Jack Everly, for Classic FM's FOUR DECADES OF RADIO HITS show for four nights: Thursday - Sunday, October 8 -11, 2015. Melissa will share the stage with amazing vocalists N’Kenge (Motown: The Musical and Sondheim and Sondheim), Jim Hogan, Ron Remke, and Josh Turner.
N'Kenge to Return for Classic FM Show with Baltimore Symphony Orchestra This Weekend
Melissa joins the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of conductor, Jack Everly, for Classic FM’s FOUR DECADES OF RADIO HITS show on Friday, September 18 and Saturday, September 19, 2015. Melissa will share the stage with amazing vocalists N’Kenge (Motown: The Musical and Sondheim and Sondheim), Jim Hogan, Ron Remke, and Josh Turner.
N’Kenge to Join Edmonton Symphony for FOUR DECADES OF RADIO HITS, Sept 18-19
Melissa joins the North Carolina Symphony which will pay tribute to iconic music and lavish shows in the finale of its 2014-15 Pops series, Pops Goes Vegas, Friday, May 15, and Saturday, May 16, at 8 p.m. in Meymandi Concert Hall in downtown Raleigh. The concert program, which features such classic numbers as "Luck Be A Lady," "Hey, Big Spender," "Viva Las Vegas," "My Way," and "Fly Me to the Moon," will be led by conductor Jack Everly, and will feature Martin Preston as Liberace, and vocalists Scott Beck, Allison Briner, and Ted Keegan.
Melissa joins the Ottawa Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of conductor, Jack Everly, for Classic FM's FOUR DECADES OF RADIO HITS show February 26-28, 2015. Melissa will share the stage with amazing vocalists N’Kenge (Motown: The Musical and Sondheim and Sondheim), Jim Hogan, Ron Remke, and Josh Turner.
Broadway's N'Kenge to Join Ottawa Symphony Orchestra This Weekend
Melissa joins the ISO's Anything Goes: In Concert which features Broadway star Rachel York (Reno Sweeney), who recently played the role of Reno Sweeney in the national tour of the Tony Award-winning production of Anything Goes; Gary Beach (Moonface Martin), whose Broadway credits include Tony Award nominations for La Cage aux Folles in 2005 and for The Producers in 2001; Judy Kaye (Evangeline Harcourt), the two-time Tony Award-winner for her performances in The Phantom of the Opera and Nice Work If You Can Get It; and Max von Essen (Billy Crocker), whose credits include Broadway's LES MISERABLES, Dance of the Vampires and most recently, the revival of Evita.
Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra Announces Cast of ANYTHING GOES: IN CONCERT, 5/9-10