New Additions to the On Demand! Talent Roster
On Demand! provides performers that inspire, enrich, and promote positive change.
These artists are sure to engage and entertain your audiences!
*Please inquire for more information, program details, and pricing.*
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Erin Alcorn
Lyric soprano and fast-rising opera star
Praised for her expressive singing, Erin Alcorn is a lyric soprano currently based in Philadelphia. Erin
was most recently seen as Adina in The Elixir of Love with The Dallas Opera Outreach program, and she
will sing as a chorus member in Opera Philadelphia’s Turandot in 2016. Erin has performed as a soloist
for various engagements including the University of North Texas Gala featuring love songs from
Broadway.
Tom Baust
Accomplished and versatile baritone singer and pianist
Accomplished on voice and on the piano, Tom Baust presents entertaining, educational one-man
programs unfolding the life and musical legacies of Broadway and film composers, as well as programs
with themes of Tin Pan Alley and others. In addition to his one-man shows, his Tom Baust and Friends
Concerts can include other performers as well as "4 hands, 1 piano" programs.
Mary Groce
Highly regarded harpist and singer with a repertoire spanning the globe
Mary Groce performs with Celtic, concert, and strolling harps, and her music ranges from Italian, Irish,
Scots, Welsh, French, German, and Spanish to jazz, country, show, old-time standards, and popular
music—including many of her own compositions. Her performances range from background
instrumentals, to school and retirement home programs, to jazz clubs and concerts at distinguished venues
such as Longwood Gardens and the Brandywine River Museum. She also works with dementia unit,
physical therapy, and bed-ridden patients. Radio and TV appearances include PBS TV and WXPN.
Hickory Brass
Energetic, exciting brass ensemble featuring distinguished musicians
The Hickory Brass has been featured worldwide on broadcast television, and members of the ensemble
have performed as featured artists at Carnegie Hall in New York City, Disney Hall in Los Angeles, and
the Kimmel Center in Philadelphia. The Hickory Brass entertains audiences with humor and excitement
by featuring music that spans over 400 years. Whether performing high-energy jazz, soulful ballads, or
noble classics, the Hickory Brass creatively arranges each musical number to tell a story. The Hickory
Brass is available for concerts, weddings, religious services, private parties, and educational events.
Loraine Myers
Engaging singer-songwriter and guitarist
Loraine Myers is a singer songwriter, who, with her acoustic guitar, performs varied selections that
entertain a wide range of audiences. Loraine performs music of the ’40s through the ’70s and beyond,
including some of her original songs, along with uplifting spiritual and patriotic favorites. She engages
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Her moving renditions are presented with genuine joy.
Tom Orr
Charismatic singer, actor, and cabaret artist
Tom Orr has over 40 years of experience as an entertainer, from Philadelphia to New York to Atlantic
City. He has appeared at the Claridge Hotel-Casino, the Kimmel Center, the Walnut Street Theatre, the
Arden Theatre, and the Bucks County Playhouse. He has made cabaret-singing appearances throughout
the area and was recently named the host of the Bucks County Cabaret in New Hope.
Andy Prescott
Popular singer and pianist who blends music with humor
Popular singer/pianist Andy Prescott will delight your audience with his unique brand of humor and
music, engaging the crowd throughout his programs. Andy studied improv in Los Angeles at The
Comedy Store and The Groundlings School, and he brings infectious energy and enthusiasm to his
performances—which may include the music of Sinatra, Broadway, and the latest Justin Bieber. Your
audience will not forget an hour with Andy Prescott!
Daniel Proulx
Precocious teenage entertainer who is already wowing audiences
Born in 2002, Daniel Proulx has been making music most of his life. He sings, and plays piano,
saxophone, drums and ukulele. For the last year, he’s auditioned for many Broadway shows, making it to
final callbacks for four of them (School of Rock, Finding Neverland, Elf and Fun Home). Daniel plays
first keyboard in his middle school jazz band, sings in the select choir, and has held lead roles in
numerous local musicals including Music Man, Captain Louie, Into the Woods and Once on This Island.
He enjoys entertaining audiences of all ages.
Peter Scott Ruben
Consummate entertainer inspired by the legendary Rat Pack
A vocalist, guitarist, and bandleader, Peter Scott Ruben has appeared at the Plaza and the Hilton in New
York City; the Bellevue, Four Seasons, Ritz-Carlton, and Academy of Music in Philadelphia; and
Harrah's, Bally's, and Caesar's in Atlantic City. He also performed for President Ronald Reagan’s 70th
birthday celebration at the White House in Washington, DC. Most recently, Peter has performed in “As
Long As I'm Swingin,’” his personal tribute to music’s “swingin’est” singers: Bobby Darin, Frank
Sinatra, the Rat Pack, and more.
Fran Schwartz
Pianist and educator presenting classical programs and Broadway sing-alongs
With a Master’s degree in English Literature from the University of Pennsylvania and a Master of Music
in Piano Performance from Arcadia University, Fran Karabel Schwartz presents informative and
entertaining piano concert/lectures for adult and senior audiences. She provides classical music programs
such as “The Flowering of Romanticism,” “How Do I Love Thee,” “Fascinating Gershwin,” and “The
Composers Speak,” as well as Broadway sing-alongs including “Broadway Musicals of the 1940s,”
“Broadway Musicals of the 1950s,” and “Broadway Musicals of the 1960s.”
Bart Shatto
Broadway star, vocalist, and entertainer extraordinaire
Bart Shatto played the iconic role of Jean Valjean in both the Broadway and National Tour casts of Les
Miserables, and he has been featured in both original Broadway casts of Tony-nominated Hands on a
Hardbody, Tony-nominated The Civil War and Dracula. As a singer, Bart is a veteran member of the
Gold/Platinum selling symphonic progressive rock band Trans-Siberian Orchestra. He
performed for President George W. Bush in Washington, D.C., along with Maya Angelou. As well as his
successful Broadway career, Bart is no stranger to the high seas, having worked on the Holland America
line prior to his Broadway debut. His cabaret show highlights stories and songs from his career.
2 Marc Sherman
Experienced, versatile vocalist and pianist with an extensive repertoire
Marc Sherman has been entertaining in the Philadelphia area and surrounding counties as a bandleader,
pianist, and vocalist for the past 50 years, performing at weddings, dinner dances, corporate events, and
restaurants. For the past decade, he has also entertained at many senior facilities. He has developed a
unique piano style, which incorporates his years of classical training. His well-trained ear has enabled him
to commit thousands of songs to memory. Programs include “Autumn Music,” “Classical Music with
Commentary,” “100 Years of Broadway, and “Music Around the World.”
George Sinkler
Sing along with the man of 5,000 songs
“There is nothing more fun than singing the songs we grew up with,” says George Sinkler, who leads
audiences on piano with his fun-loving baritone (he provides lyric books). With a repertoire from
Broadway, to pop standards, to 50s rock and roll, to jazz, George has been playing professionally fulltime for over 35 years. He performs at restaurants, elegant supper club and dinner party settings, senior
facilities, and jazz concerts, among other venues.
Jenny Lee Stern
Broadway singer and actress inspired by legendary divas
Jenny Lee Stern is a Broadway singer, actress, and dancer (Jersey Boys, Rocky, A Christmas Story) with a
repertoire ranging from classical to country to modern Top 40—her expertise being vocal nods to classic
divas. Jenny has garnered critical acclaim in New York City and across the country for her portrayals of
Patsy Cline, Judy Garland, and Patti LuPone, to name a few. She brings an authentic elegance to any
affair with her classic style and voice. She has been seen on TV in The Sopranos and The Mysteries of
Laura, and her voice has been featured by Geico, Macy’s, and the Museum of Science in Boston.
Michelle Wiley
Jazzy and sophisticated vocalist and pianist
Whether you prefer the upbeat sophistication of Cole Porter, the Great American Songbook, or the torch
songs of Billie Holiday, you’re sure to enjoy the piano and vocal styling of Michelle Wiley. Her unique
voice, combined with a repertoire of hundreds of songs in English and French, make her a broadly
appealing artist. Michelle wrote the title theme to the Academy Award-winning movie “An Unmarried
Woman” with Bill Conti, and she has toured with the Grammy Award-winning band Steely Dan. She is
also one of New York’s finest television jingle singers and voice-over actors!
Tom Yurasits
Magic and illusion that's sure to amaze and amuse
Tom Yurasits has taken his show around the world, entertaining in resorts in the Pocono Mountains, the
Catskills, Atlantic City, the Cayman Islands, and for colleges and TV, performing in 35 different states
from coast to coast and in Canada. Tom uses his more than 25 years of experience to amaze and amuse
his audiences, using magic, comedy, escapes, illusions, music, live animals and audience participation.
Some of his creations can be seen in movies and shows around the world and in theme parks, and on TV
magic specials including A&E’s “Mindfreak” TV series.
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