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Mineral Daily News - Tribune : *" Zolli has the power to take an emotion and permeate the room with it. Every bit of his thrilling performance is powerful. " The Scarsdale Inquirer : *" Danny Zolli is mesmerizing." The Denver Post : *" Danny Zolli was spectacular." The Miami Herald : *" Danny Zolli' s spectacular voice carries the drama and emotion of the show. " The Spectator- Hamilton Ont. : *" Zolli builds his performance to a shattering crescendo." The Bakersfield Californian : *"(As Jesus) Zolli was mesmerizing in the quieter moments, as in the case of Gethsemene. In every aspect he was equal to, and surpassed, the challenge of the role." The Scranton Times : *" Zolli could surely play any role due to his varied vocal range." The Dominion Post : *" Danny with his tender yet powerful voice is an aesthetic Christ, recalling the pictures that hang on many parlor walls. " The Wilton Journal : *" Danny Zolli is a twisted tenor. " Variety : *" Crackling tenor Danny Zolli was great" Chicago Sun Times : *"Superb vocal work from Danny Zolli " Headline in German Paper: Judas is the Superstar! * "Danny Olli has an unbeatable voice. " Jesus Christ Superstar at The Frankfurt Opera House *" Danny Zolli has an intense energy, and an incredibly high rock tenor voice that reminds one of a young Stevie Wonder, or Phil Collins." Berliner Zeitung : *" Danny Zolli is the star." random quote German newspaper : *" Danny Zolli is a revolutionary tenor. " The Palm Beach Post : *" Danny Zolli is a vocal powerhouse." The Jupiter Courier : *" Danny Zolli's performance was powerfully played " Palm Beach Daily News : *" Danny Zolli endears himself with his impish smile, and then grabs you with his strong voice." The Lake Worth Herald : *" Zolli is terrific. " Find my songs on: Story For Another Day The Prince & The Pauper "Out Of Position" "Quasimodo: Prince of Fools" By Michael Rapp (Pierre Gringoire) "Starmites" by Barry Keating (Dismo) I can also be heard on the following recordings; "The Cure" - by Mark Weiser (Vladamir) "Sex, Blood, and Rock & Roll" - by Julia Gregory (Dracula) and a few others that will be listed here soon Starry Rocky Horror, Irwin Set for New Nyack Arts Center Friday, October 13, 2006; Posted: 6:33 PM - by BWW News Desk A new arts center in Nyack, NY (which has yet to be named) is now open. "It is a place to produce, perform and experience art. Innovative programming in theater, dance, music, conversation and film will be presented," state press notes. A launch party will take place on November 4th. The Center's first event will be a live concert and film showing of The Rocky Horror Picture Show on Oct. 28. Nyack's own Neil Berg will produce the event, which will take place at 8 PM. The evening will feature "songs from the Rocky Horror Picture Show followed by the classic cult film. The all-star cast includes the Tony Award-winning star of The Producers, Cady Huffman, as Magenta; Ron Bohmer (The Scarlet Pimpernel and Women in White) as Frank 'N' Furter, Danny Zolli (Jesus Christ Superstar), Rita Harvey (Hodel in Fiddler on the Roof) Brad Little (Phantom of the Opera), Mandy Gonzalez (Aida, Lennon), Michael Park ("As the World Turns"), Eric Buckly, Jeff Gardner, and more. The singers will be accompanied by a live seven piece band. Costumes are welcomed." HARM CITY STAGE DOOR – 04/11/2006 Tuesday, April 11, 2006; Posted: 2:22 PM - by James Howard LOST IN THE STARS Neil Berg’s 100 Years of Broadway, at the Hippodrome for one night only, Friday, April 7th was a mixed bag, though you’d never know it from the warm reception the cast got from the roughly 800 patrons in attendance (many comp-ed). A veritable who’s who of modern day Broadway celebs, this should have been a “don’t miss” event for musical theatre lovers. In some ways it was. Two of Broadway’s most celebrated divas appeared:Donna McKechnie , A Chorus Line’s original Cassie, who proved she still has (some of) the moves as she sang and danced her way through her signature “Music and the Mirror,” and did a very respectable “Some People” from Gypsy, and , Liz Callaway who performed her lovely “The Story Goes On” from Baby. (Though I am not sure it was quite the “stuff of Broadway legend” Mr. Berg announced it to be.) William Michals did a fantastic job with “I, Don Quixote” and “The Impossible Dream” from Man of La Mancha, and, Danny Zolli of Jesus Christ Superstar fame did a fine Frankie Valli in “Sherry” from Jersey Boys. But the showstopper of the evening was Capathia Jenkins (soon to star in Martin Short’s new show on Broadway) who delivered a spine-tingling “And I Am Telling You” from Dreamgirls. She was also a powerhouse in her half of “I’m a Woman”, while her partner, Rita Harvey, late of Fiddler on the Roof and Phantom, fared less well. She also had some trouble in her shrill “Think of Me”, but she needn’t worry, her husband is none other than Neil Berg. Always a problem at such events, and here as well, is the incredible amount of misinformation given – Jersey Boys is the first hit jukebox musical? Tell that to the Mamma Mia folks. And then in direct contradiction to the last statement, Smokey Joe’s Café was named a “hugely successful jukebox musical – the first of its kind, really.” Well, it was a musical revue, and I think there was any number of those before SJC, not the least of which was Tony-winner Ain’t Misbehavin’. Oh well, these are minor quibbles. I’m just glad that these kinds of showcase are touring so that we can see living legends, and not have to take a cruise to see them. CHARM CITY STAGE DOOR – 03/28/2006 Tuesday, March 28, 2006; Posted: 6:40 AM - by James Howard BROADWAY, MY STREET Now would be a good time to secure tickets to Neil Berg’s 100 Years of Broadway, coming to the Hippodrome for one night only, Friday, April 7th at 8PM. A veritable who’s who of modern day Broadway celebs, this should be a “don’t miss” event for musical theatre lovers. Two of Broadway’s most celebrated divas will be appearing: Donna McKechnie, A Chorus Line’s original Cassie, and Liz Callaway who originated lead roles in Miss Saigon and Baby, and logged many hours in the Heavyside Layer as Grizabella in Cats. Personal favorites, Ron Bohmer (The Scarlet Pimpernel, and Sunset Boulevard – on tour) and Danny Zolli, the magnificently voiced star of Jesus Christ Superstar are also part of the evening. For tickets and more information go to france-merrickpac.com. And seriously, support these one-night ventures as much as you do the Broadway series. Far too many events like this have been cancelled for lack of sales before at this venue. Crosby and Zolli Perform at New Jersey's Eastern PAC, Feb. 11 Friday, December 30, 2005; Posted: 2:09 PM - by BWW News Desk The Eastern Education Foundation Performing Arts Council will present the world premiere of An Evening of Jazz, Blues and Ballads on Saturday, February 11th, 2006 at 8:00 PM at the Eastern Center for the Performing Arts in southern New Jersey. Direct from New York, Tony and Grammy Award winner BJ Crosby from the original Broadway cast of Smokey Joe's Cafe, as well as Ain't Misbehavin' and Broadway's Chicago will take the stage for An Evening of Jazz, Blues and Ballads. "Ms. Crosby's is a brass layered belter and her soulful style will both warm your heart as well as Raise the Roof," according to press notes. Act Two will feature Danny Zolli, best known for his numerous performances as Jesus and Judas in Broadway's Jesus Christ Superstar. Zolli performed in the South Jersey production of Neil's Berg's 100 Years of Broadway and earned a Barrymore nomination for his portrayal of Joseph in Lenape's Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. Zolli "will light up the stage with razor-sharp jazz and smooth vocals." He will be accompanied by his jazz band from New York and back up singers, and will celebrate the launching of his second CD Sometimes Simple is Best. "A surprise finale is in store for this great evening of jazz, blues and ballads, New York style." Photo Coverage: The Music of Neil Berg at Joe's Pub       PB Entertianment Inc.: With an enormous vocal range and ability to sing everything from Broadway to razor sharp rock & roll to quiet and gentle ballads, and snappy jazz, this amazing Broadway tenor has been winning over audiences worldwide for more than fifteen years. Although best known for his monumental number of performances as "Jesus," "Judas" and "Annas" in more than 15 productions of Jesus Christ Superstar throughout the world, he has also been continuing to thrill audiences with his work on the concert stage and in the recording studio. Danny's unique and stirring performance of the aria "Gethsemane" is debated among Jesus Christ Superstar fans as one of the best. Most recently Danny has just completed and will soon be releasing his second solo album entitled Sometimes Simple is Best. As a musical departure from Danny's first solo album A Story for Another Day. This exciting new live recording marks Danny's first foray into the world of romantic jazz, standards and blues. Also, most recently, Danny starred as Jesus in the 20th Anniversary concert of Jesus Christ Superstar, alongside original JCS Broadway & film star Yvonne Elliman as Mary Magdalene, and Barry Dennen as Pontius Pilate. Broadway Benefit concert for Tsunami Relief Effort in Westchester Tuesday, January 4, 2005; Posted: 10:32 AM - by BWW News Desk Broadway's best musical theater vocalists will gather at the Irvington Town Hall Theater this Sunday, January 9th at 8PM to perform A Benefit Concert/Fundraiser for the Tsunami Relief Fund. This Broadway night features the most popular and memorable songs written for the Great White Way. The urgency of this event is obvious, and all proceeds will go directly to the American Red Cross Tsunami Relief Fund. Irvington resident and Broadway star Rob Evan (Jekyll and Hyde, Les Miserables, and Little Shop of Horrors) and Nyack composer/producer Neil Berg (The Prince and the Pauper) will host the evening. THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA’s Christine, Rita Harvey, also graces the stage for this night of classics and modern hits. Scheduled to join the lineup are vocal powerhouses Danny Zolli (JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR), Mandy Gonzalez (star of AIDA and Dance of the Vampire’s) , William Michals (BEAUTY AND THE BEAST,LES MISERABLES, THE SCARLET PIMPERNEL), Michael Lanning (The Civil War, The Trans-Siberian Orchestra), Jessica Grove (The Wizard of Oz,Thouroughly Modern Millie), Jason Bernard (Bring in Da Noise, Bring in Da Funk) Kimilee Bryant (The Phantom of the Opera) and special guest John Cariani (2004 Tony Award Nominee for best supporting actor in Fiddler on the Roof) and many more! Please join us for this incredible evening of Broadway stars, while at the same time supporting the enormous Tsunami relief effort!     2003-2004 BARRYMORE AWARD NOMINEES Outstanding Leading Actor in a Musical - Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat - Lenape Regional Performing Arts Center Copyright 2006 Wisdom Digital Media. CD Baby: A Story for Another Day With an enormous vocal range and ability to sing everything from Broadway to razor sharp rock & roll to quiet and gentle ballads, this amazing Broadway tenor has been winning over audiences worldwide for more than fifteen years. Although best known for his monumental number of performances as Jesus, Judas, and Annas in more than 15 productions of Jesus Christ Superstar throughout the world, he has also been continuing to thrill audiences with his work on the concert stage and in the recording studio. In the 20th Anniversary National Tour, as well as the North American Resurrection Tour of Jesus Christ Superstar, Danny not only won critical acclaim for his menacing portrayal of The High Priest Annas, but also for his poignant work in understudying and frequently performing the roles of both Jesus and Judas. A critical and musical tour de force, this tour reunited the film stars of Jesus Christ Superstar, Ted Neeley and Carl Anderson, and also starred such musical heavyweights as Irene Cara, Syreeta Wright, and Dennis DeYoung (founder, and lead singer of the legendary 70's rock band STYX). Danny starred as the tortured Judas Iscariot in the first two major European touring productions of the Webber/Rice classic. And later, he recreated that stellar performance at The Actors Playhouse in Miami and at Austin's Musical Theater in Texas. He starred as Jesus in heralded productions at New Hampshire's Palace Theater, West Virginia's Public Theater, Virginia's Potomac State Theater, as well as in multiple productions and concerts with A2Z Theatrical Productions of Rhode Island and New York's Leftfield Productions. His tender and powerful portrayal of Jesus, and his unique and stirring performance of the aria "Gethsemene", has inspired and moved audiences across the country, and is debated among Jesus Christ Superstar fans as one of the best. Some of his many regional theater credits include playing Che' in Evita, the title role in Candide, Tobias in Sweeney Todd, Danny in Baby, and the quirky F/X Fitzterwald in the Broadway bound production of Starmites. Nationally and internationally, Danny has had the privilege of sharing concert stages with some of the music world's most renowned performers and stars. He has shared the stage with such luminaries as Three Tenor's opera legend Jose' Carreras, The Gypsy Kings, Peter Frampton, Phoebe Snow, Felix Cavalari (The Rascals), Leslie West (Mountain), Zach Starky (son of Ringo Starr), and starred as the principal male soloist in concert extravaganza The British Rock Symphony. And on the musical theater front, he starred as The Arbiter in both the recent BC/EFA concerts of Chess at the John Houseman Theater in New York City, as well as the concert production mounted by New York's Leftfield and Norse Productions. Danny has also had the honor, and pride of supporting many national charities by lending his voice and talents in many fund raising and benefit concerts. He has performed in support of such organizations as Broadway Cares/Equity Fights Aids, The Leukemia/Lymphoma Society, The Jane Elissa Foundation for Leukemia Research, The American Red Cross, The Foundation for Parkinson's Disease Research, The American Cancer Society, and the New York Archdiocese's Fund for Children. With his dramatic vocal abilities, Danny's voice can be heard giving life to key roles on a number of original musical soundtracks. These include Dismo on the Broadway soundtrack of Starmites by Barry Keating; the trouble making, love sick poet, Pierre Gringoire, in the rock opera Quasimodo: Prince of Fools by Michael Rapp; the Vampire leader, Vladamir, in Mark Weiser's The Cure; The Hermit in Neil Berg's adaptation of The Prince and The Pauper; the leader of the Witch Coven in Antonio Amedeo's recording of Out of Position (a rock adaptation of Shakespeare's Macbeth); Dracula in Julia Gregory's musical, Sex, Blood, and Rock & Roll; and heartbreaking role the dying brother in Jill Santoriello's stirring adaptation of A Tale of Two Cities. Most recently, Danny has completed work, and released his first solo album, "a story for another day," as well as a new website.