The Sixties Spectacular comes to Proctors Theatre on November 14th. The show is bringing 1960s artists back into the spotlight to perform their biggest hits.
Headlining The Sixties Spectacular is Herman’s Hermits, starring Peter Noone. Peter Noone, also known as “Herman,” was the lead singer for Herman’s Hermits. Noone’s classic hits have sold 60 million records and provided 3 number-one singles. The Hermits amassed 14 singles and 7 albums that went gold over their career. Outside of the Hermits, Noone composed and produced records for hit artists such as David Bowie and Debby Boone. After decades of performing, Noone still has the high-energy rock sound of the 60s and continues to sell out venues worldwide.
Co-headlining the show is the Doo Wop Project. The Doo Wop Project is a supergroup of veteran performers from hit Broadway shows such as Jersey Boys, Motown The Musical, and A Bronx Tale. The Doo Wop Project gained recognition after a hit PBS broadcast concert special aired, bringing the group into the spotlight. The group will be performing hit songs in “Doo-Wop-ified” versions, featuring harmony-driven arrangements. The group will also be performing tracks from their new album “Echoes of the Street.”
Ron Dante will also be making his first performance at Proctors for the show. He is best known for being the real-life lead singer of the fictional cartoon band The Archies. The fictional band’s song “Sugar, Sugar” was the best-selling single in 1969. Dante was involved in the production of Barry Manilow’s first 9 albums and sang backup on many of Manilow’s songs. Recently, Dante has been performing as the lead singer of The Turtles on their Happy Together Tour, which takes place every summer.
Opening The Sixties Spectacular is 1910 Fruitgum Company. The pop band delivers fun, simple song structures and positive bubblegum pop. The band has had a successful career and has three hit songs that went gold. At a time when most of the 60s music focused on darker themes and lyrics, 1910 Fruitgum Company stood out for their uniquely positive sound.
