Simon & Garfunkel gets a classy makeover with 8-piece cast who all play musical instruments.
Fall in love with Simon & Garfunkel all over again in this dynamic, and uplifting musical journey through more than 20 classic hits!
Everyone knows the songs of Simon & Garfunkel and between 5 and 28 July, you will be able to hear them all live at Pieter Toerien’s Montecasino Theatre. Expect to hear all the hits, including Bridge Over Troubled Waters, Cecilia, The Sound Of Silence, Scarborough Fair, You Can Call Me Al, Mrs. Robinson and Graceland.
HERE’S TO YOU Is performed by a stellar all South African cast of 8 talented singers who all play musical instruments. Under the Musical Directorship of Wessel Odendaal, the cast is lead by Josh Ansley (#thevoiceSA2017 Runner-up) on guitar with Ashleigh Butcher on Banjo/Guitar/Ukelele, Daniel Geddes on Keyboards, Hanna So on Piano/Violin/Cello, Justin Swartz on Guitar/Vocal Percussion, Phindile Dube on Percussion and Sanli Jooste on Cello.
The show features thrillingly fresh, yet faithful re-interpretations of Simon & Garfunkel`s evergreen songs, blending nostalgia and imagination, so that generations, young and old can discover the magic of their music as if for the very first time.
HERE’S TO YOU runs from 5 to 28 July 2019, with performances at 20:00 from Wednesdays to Saturdays, as well as 16:00 on Saturdays and 15:00 on Sundays. Tickets are available from R100 through Computicket (www.computicket.co.za).
Short Synopsis
Simon and Garfunkel’s great catalogue provides a carousel of memories that will be on display for a limited season in Johannesburg and promises to be the hottest musical ticket in town.
With a sensational cast of multi-talented performers who bring this timeless music alive in a theatrical setting, HERE`S TO YOU is a fresh take on Simon & Garfunkel`s classic songs that speak to all ages.
Genre: Music Theatre
Dates: 5 to 28 July 2019
Venue: Pieter Toerien’s Montecasino Theatre
Ticket: R100 – R350 per person
Tickets available at: www.computicket.co.za
Cast: Josh Ansley | Ashleigh Butcher | Phindile Dube | Daniel Geddes | Sanli Jooste | Hanna So | Justin Swartz | Wessel Odendaal
Produced by: VR Theatrical
Director: Timothy le Roux
Musical Director: Wessel Odendaal
Lighting Designer: Oliver Hauser
Set Designer: Nadine Minnaar