RAVE REVIEWS

HOBOKEN TO HOLLYWOOD has been selected
as a Top Ten Show in L.A. for 2010
by Bitter Lemons & Broadway World!

WHAT THE CRITICS ARE SAYING ABOUT “HOBOKEN TO HOLLYWOOD”

“The show is a winner….It’s a mass seduction….You’ve got an audience tapping its toes and grinning ear to ear.”
—Daryl Miller, Los Angeles Times
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“Musical director (Paul) Litteral and his nattily dressed 12-member band combine into a flawless, robust performance redolent of the best of Ellingtoin or Basie. Luca Ellis is a knockout from start to finish as the Crooner. How good is he? If you close your eyes while he sings familiar tunes such as “That’s Life,” “New York, New York” and “Fly Me to the Moon,” you’d swear the Chairman himself had come back for one last encore….Masterfully woven together by director Jeremy Aldridge…”
—Lovell Estell III, L.A. Weekly
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“The hottest, fun‐est, swingingest musical show of 2010 has become a phenomenal smash hit…There’s all the fun and excitement of being the in‐studio audience members of a fantastic live performance, one that is being recorded for the later enjoyment of millions. We get to experience the electrifying live performances of one fantastic song after another; that’s why they call this material ‘The Great American Songbook.’”
—Pauline Adamek, Arts Beat
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“Adding to the professionalism on hand is the Paul Litteral Orchestra, a 12‐piece band made up of musicians who mesmerize with their mastery; not only are they smoking hot, but they have some of the greatest faces in show business. There are some nifty arrangements by bandleader Kendall Wallace (although the band is led during the show by Jeff Markgraff as
Nelson Riddle).”
—Tony Frankel, Stage and Cinema, Los Angeles (Santa Monica) Musical Theater Review
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“Absolutely one of the very best shows this year. I recommend you make your reservations now, this is going to be a sell-out.”
—Jean Strauber, Van Nuys News Press
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“A musical and visual treat….Thrilling….”
—Beverly Cohn, Santa Monica Mirror
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“What a spectacular musical adventure…. I loved every magical moment! If there was a “re-run button,” I would’ve sat there and watched it again from start to finish.”
—Pat Taylor, Tolucan Times
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“The full Paul Litteral Orchestra is pure musical perfection; the old Hollywood set is marvelous; Luca Ellis’ voice is magnificent (this coming from a professional vocalist myself), and the extra cast members only make the whole production superior. Directed by Jeremy Aldridge and produced by Peach Reasoner, this is a prevailing production indeed.”
—Randall Gray, Associated Content from Yahoo!
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“Backed by the sublime sounds of a 12‐piece onstage band, Ellis takes us on a sentimental journey to the glorious heyday of big‐band entertainment.”
—Les Spindle, BACK STAGE REVIEW  The Actor’s Resource
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“This is a show not to miss….Ellis weaves an irresistible spell over the audience with spot-on vocals and an elegant commanding presence….He’s joined by some outstanding professional musicians….”
—Ellen Dostal, Musicals in L.A.
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“The focus of the show is the brilliant lead performance of Luca Ellis…He successfully channels the man and the musician. Ellis and his blue eyes…shouldn’t change a thing.”
—Joel Elkins, L.A. Theatre Review
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“Backing Ellis is the biggest and swingingest 12‐piece band you’re likely ever to hear in an intimate theater production here or anywhere else: Josh C. Harris, Robbie Hioki, Colin Krupa, Craig Krupa, Jim Jedeikin, Nicholas Klingenberg, Paul Litteral, Paul McDonald, Steve Pemberton, Ron Sewer, arranger/bandleader Kendall Wallace, and Damon Zick, with actor Jeff Markgraff conducting them as real‐life bandleader‐orchestrator‐longtime Sinatra collaborator Nelson Riddle.”
—Steven Stanley, StageSceneLA.com
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“He is not a Frank Sinatra impersonator; rather, he embodies Sinatra’s smooth sound and signature phrasing. I closed my eyes, and the rich crooner sound was, undeniable, “Old Blue Eyes.” I had chills running down my spine.”
—Audrey Linden, Hollywood Examiner
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“Suave and handsome Luca Ellis is the epitome of Frank Sinatra in his early years. Ellis has Sinatra’s phrasings, his mannerisms, his style and even his personality.”
—Carol Kaufman Segal, StageHappenings.com
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“It’s okay if you swoon…Luca Ellis is the Sexiest Man On The Planet. …The entire cast is splendid…It’s a magnificent production, better than other current shows…”
—Laurel Belgreen, SoCal.com
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“From Swinging on a Star, to Young at Heart, enthusiasts will revel in a live performance of the best music from the good old days where music had class, Sinatra was king, and life was simple in Hoboken to Hollywood.”
—Ethan Allen, Riveting Riffs Magazine
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“The set and costumes are gorgeous and recreate the vibe of an old-time Vegas nightclub flawlessly. Ellis looks sharp as the crooner, as do the rest of the cast and orchestra. The stage itself is absolutely stunning. The orchestra doesn’t miss a note, and often upstage Ellis himself. The band has talent and soul.”
—Stephanie Forshee, Campus Circle Review/Curtain Call
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INTERVIEWS….

Broadway World
Heartthrob Luca Ellis Talks About Hoboken to Hollywood…
—Don Grigware
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Oxford ReviewA Journey Down Memory Lane: An Interview with Luca Ellis
—R.M.Sydnor
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OTHER EVENTS…

Congratulations to Jeremy Aldridge, director or “Hoboken to Hollywood,” the newest board member of CRE OUTREACH.
The phenomenally popular and critically acclaimed musical show ‘Hoboken to Hollywood’ will devote its Friday, January 14 performance to benefit the non-profit organization CRE Outreach.
—Joe Wehinger, Connected Interactive 
CONNECTED INTERACTIVE POSTER

Rally to Restore Sanity
Luca Ellis…has been given the honor of singing our National Anthem to open the ceremonies at the Los Angeles satellite gathering for The Rally to Restore Sanity, Saturday, October 30th at MacArthur Park in Los Angeles.
RALLY TO RESTORE SANITY POSTER

“Hoboken to Hollywood: A Journey Through the Great American Songbook.” Written by Luca Ellis, Paul Litteral and Jeremy Aldridge. Directed by Jeremy Aldridge. Produced by Peach Reasoner. Starring Luca Ellis and the Paul Litteral Orchestra.

More Dates coming soon!