WHAT IS SISTERELLA?
Sisterella, is a Pop/R&B Musical, written & directed by Grammy Award winning
Singer & Composer, Larry Hart which is loosely based on the world renowned
Fairy Tale, “Cinderella”.
Larry Hart’s Sisterella, is a critically acclaimed , award winning musical, which
stands alone in musical history as the only musical project (and Larry Hart the
only Composer/Author/Director ) that Michael Jackson ever financed, produced
or presented.
WHAT IS THE HISTORY OF SISTERELLA ?
Sisterella made it’s debut in Los Angeles at the prestigious Pasadena Playhouse, in 1996, opening to rave reviews, multiple awards and accolades, breaking and holding the 85 year box office record as being the most successful show in the history of the Pasadena Playhouse. Two Multi-million dollar limited run tours were licensed in Germany/Europe and Australia. In it’s European Tour Sisterella was voted “Show of the Decade” by European Theater fans.
Larry Hart: Composer/Author/Director Grammy Award winning Composer & Singer, 4 time Grammy Award nominee, 2010 Black Music Association Image Award Winner , 2009 BMA Gospel Jubilee Award winner for "Best Male singer", 12 time N.A.A.C.P. Theater Award nominations and winner of 8 N.A.A.C.P. Theater Awards for his critically acclaimed musical, "Sisterella". As a writer, other credits include working as one of thecomposers on the Broadway adaptation of Alice Walker's Pulitzer Prize winning book "The Color Purple", The stage adaptation of Miramax Film's Oscar winning Foreign film, "Cinema Paradiso" (Larry wrote book, music & lyrics),"Panjam!" (Larry's retelling of Peter Pan, written and developed as a MIchael Jackson project), "Snowena White & the 7 Orphans", Larry Hart's "Praise" and numerous other projects for stage, music & film.
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Jerry Greenberg:
Executive Producer Jerry Greenberg serves as the Executive Producer of Sisterella from 1993 to present, and looks forward to a groundbreaking theatrical future for Sisterella. Jerry Greenberg served as President of MJJ/Sony Music. Jerry Greenberg is the man that brought Larry Hart and Sisterella to Michael Jackson, and the man who signed Larry Hart to MJJ Music. Jerry previously served as
President of WTG/Sony Music, Mirage Music, United Artists/MGM Records, and at age 30, was the youngest man ever to become President of Atlantic records, signing a diverse talent roster which included, The Rolling Stones, Bette MIdler, Abba, Phil Collins, Broadway's "The Wiz" and the Muppets.
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Frank Dileo: Executive Producer
For over 3 decades, Frank Dileo has managed and consulted some of the most successful performers and recording artists in the world including: Taylor Dayne, Jodeci, Laura Brannigan, Bon Jovi guitarist Richie Sambora, Prince, and most notably, the most successful entertainer and largest selling recording artist in history, Michael Jackson. Frank Dileo managed Michael Jackson through the golden years of Michael's success, during "Thriller", "Off the Wall" and "Bad", and also overseeing the "Bad" world tour, the Jackson's Victory Tour, and served as Executive Producer for Michael Jackson's groundbreaking musical short film, "Moonwalker", and the Grammy Award winning music video Short Film "Leave me Alone". Frank once again joined forces with Michael Jackson for what would be Michael's final tour that became the global hit film, "This is it!". Prior to his management relationship with Michael Jackson, Frank served as Vice President of Epic Records (A division of CBS Records that would later become Sony Music and the home of Michael Jackson). Frank was in charge of promoting the label's top recording artists including Quiet Riot, REO Speedwagon, Ozzy Osbourne, Gloria Estefan, Luther Vandross, Meat Loaf, Cyndi Lauper, Culture Club, and Michael Jackson, among others.
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Mark Lamica:
Producer Mark Lamica is a Managing Partner of VGFM Media Werks, Sistterella Partners, LLC, President and COO of the Larry Hart Company.Mark brings 25 years of success and experience in Artist Management and Marketing,having managed the careers of over 30 major recording artists, 17 Gold and Platinum, Grammy Award Winning recording Artists, and numerous professional Athletes. Mark's diverse career also major Concert Promotion,Concert Tours and Marketing, Corporate Sponsorships, Special Events, Filmed Entertainment and Concerts,Merchandising Devlopment and sell through with National Retailers, Cross Promotional Tie Ins, Home DVD/Blue Ray and major Sporting Events.
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Quincy Krashna: Producer Quincy Krashna brings 26 years of a richly diverse wealth of experience to LOC Management, and to Larry Hart's Sisterella. Beginning with marketing and promotions at Motown Records West Coast, to sales, marketing and special events at the World famed Apollo Theater in New York, Quincy gained immeasurable insight and experience to prepare him for his diverse career as a concert promoter, concert booking, road and tour management, brand and artist management, working with world renowned artists including R. Kelly, Jay-Z, Queen Latifah, Alicia Keys, LL Cool J, Snoop Dog, and numerous others.
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Raymond Del Barrio:
Choreographer, Co-Director Raymond del Barrio's relationship with Larry began in 1992 with an introduction by Larry's Broadway Award Winning Actress sister, Linda Hart. Linda invited Raymond as her guest to see Larry's hilarious one man show (with a cast of 20) "The Rocket of Love" at the Roxy in Los Angeles. It was an instant friendship that quickly became an award winning and internationally acclaimed creative team. Since those early days at MJJ music, Raymond has worked with Larry as choreographer, vocalist and actor on a variety of projects including "Panjam!" (a contemporary retelling of Peter Pan, written for Michael Jackson to star in, developed at HBO workspace), "Larry Hart's Praise" concert performances and original cast album, "Sweet Lilie's Cabaret" and "The Wonderful Wizard of Song: The Music of Academy Award winning composer, Harold Arlen". Raymond & Larry have collaborated on their first comedic theater piece together, "Cock Talk".A riotously funny play, making it's theatrical debut in 2012. In addition to his long standing creative pairing with Larry, Raymond takes great pride in having choreographed and staged the Musical numbers in the Academy Award Winning Short Film "West Bank Story" in 2006. Currently, Raymond is completing his duties as co creator/director and choreographer for Lucie Arnaz's new musical review: "Babalu:A musical Tribute to Desi Arnaz Jr. and Lucille Ball" Starrring Luci Arnaz, Raual Esparza, Valerie Pettiford and Desi Arnaz Junior. |
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