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SUMMARY:Heather Headley with Western Piedmont Symphony
DESCRIPTION:A Schaefer Spotlight Series Event\nSeries Sponsorship provided by Bonnie and Jamie Schaefer. Supporting Sponsorship provided by App State Campus Store\, Broyhill Family Foundation\, Appalachian Home Care\, The Art Cellar\, Explore Boone\, Goodnight Brothers\, Mast General Store\, and SkyBest Communications\, Inc. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Ron Colvard\, conductor \n“Heather Headley is among the top singers with a vocal that absolutely astounds with its intensity… This woman is one of the great entertainers of the day\, on record and on stage.” – Billboard Magazine \nTony and Grammy winner Heather Headley\, accompanied by Western Piedmont Symphony and a 12-piece choir\, performs a selection of popular tunes from the Broadway and pop songbooks. \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Tickets\nContact theschaefercenter@appstate.edu\, call 800-841-2787 or 828-262-4046\, visit the box office at the Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts\, or purchase online.\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				$65 Tier 1$55 Tier 2$45 Tier 3$25 App State students \nApp State Faculty/Staff:10% off Tiers 1\, 2 & 3. Contact Box Office for discount code. \nLocal Residents (Ashe\, Avery\, Caldwell\, Watauga\, and Wilkes counties):10% off Tiers 1\, 2 & 3. Zip code required at check out. \nAll tickets are subject to NC sales tax.Online sales are subject to ticket fees. \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Buy Tickets\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Parking\nParking can be challenging\, particularly for sold-out events. Please allow extra time to park and arrive at the theatre before showtime. See map for parking recommendations.\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Accommodations\nApp State is committed to providing an inclusive experience for individuals with disabilities. If accommodations are needed in order to fully participate on the basis of a disability\, contact the Office of Disability Resources (828-262-3056). It is recommended that accommodation requests be made two weeks prior to the event.\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				About Heather Headley\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				In 1997\, Heather won the role of Nala in the original Broadway cast of the Elton John and Tim Rice’s hit Tony-winning musical The Lion King. While still in The Lion King\, Heather was asked to audition for the title role in the writing duo’s next Broadway venture together\, Elton John and Tim Rice’s Aida. Her portrayal of the Nubian princess\, Aida\, won her the praise of critics and the prestigious Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical. In addition to other awards\, she also received the coveted Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actress in a Musical.  to the stage\, starring in The Bodyguard in London’s West End\, where she gained the critics praise and a new fan base overseas. \nHeather continued her musical success on the pop charts with her 2002 debut album on RCA Records\, This Is Who I Am. Two songs\, “He Is” and the album track “I Wish I Wasn’t\,” both emerged as Top 5 R&B and Dance chart hits. Heather earned numerous accolades for This Is Who I Am\, including Grammy Award nominations for Best New Artist and Best Female R&B Vocal Performance. Heather returned in January 2006 with In My Mind. The opening title tune single became Heather’s first #1 hit\, topping the Dance and R&B charts. \nIn 2009\, Heather released Audience of One\, for which she won the Grammy Award for the Best Contemporary R&B Gospel Album\, followed in 2012 by Only One in The World. To the of delight of both audiences and critics\, Heather made her return to Broadway in 2016\, starring in the Tony Award-winning The Color Purple in the role of Shug Avery. In 2018\, Heather had a recurring role on Chicago Med playing the formidable Gwen Garrett. Heather can currently be seen as a series regular on the Netflix Series Sweet Magnolias. \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				About Western Piedmont Symphony\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Western Piedmont Symphony (WPS) is the professional orchestra of the western foothills of North Carolina\, based in Hickory. For 59 years\, WPS has enriched and engaged the communities of western North Carolina through high-quality symphonic music with creative\, relevant performances\, and educational opportunities for all ages. Each season\, the Symphony presents an inspiring classical Masterworks series\, a fun and entertaining Foothills Pops series\, a variety of small music ensembles in the Crossroads series\, family-friendly Discovery Family Concerts\, plus education and community engagement programs in the Catawba Valley\, all under the artistic direction of Maestro Matthew Troy. Experience the power of live music in concert with WPS. \nWestern Piedmont Symphony is supported by the North Carolina Arts Council and is a funded affiliate of the United Arts Council of Catawba County. WPS is a proud member of the League of American Orchestras.​
URL:https://appsummer.appstate.edu/event/heather-headley/
LOCATION:Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts\, 733 Rivers Street\, Boone\, NC\, 28607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classical Music,Schaefer Spotlight Series
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