The Downtown Cabaret Theatre presents Three Legendary Groups for One Unforgettable Night
The Ink Spots® "If I Didn't Care"	The Mills Brothers™ "Paper Doll"
Two Shows Only! Saturday, August 2 at 5:30pm and 8:30pm Single Tickets Now On Sale Box Office: 203-576-1636

	Performer Bios
	The Ink Spots® When you speak of the internationally famous "INK SPOTS", you're really talking about a "household name". Although there have been several changes and replacements throughout the years, as all of the original members have passed away (The FOUR INK SPOTS originated in Indianapolis, Indiana in 1932), the UNIQUE SOUND which made them famous is still alive, through JIM NABBIE who joined the group in 1945 to replace Bill Kenny. JIM NABBIE passed away suddenly in September 1992 and has been replaced by GRANT KITCHINGS. Shortly before Jim Nabbie's untimely death, he named GRANT KITCHINGS as his successor as lead tenor. Grant was not immediately available but was able to rejoin the group in February 1995. He was welcomed enthusiastically by the Ink Spots and audiences alike. The Four Ink Spots have had 86 hit recordings ... many of them million sellers. "IF I DIDN'T CARE" (their "anthem" or the " money song" ) has sold 19,000.000. Some of their other million sellers are: My Prayer, Whispering Grass, For Sentimental Reasons, Bless You For Being An Angel, Maybe, Java Jive, I'll Never Smile Again, Lovely Way To Spend An Evening, Marie, Do I Worry, To Each His Own, Don't Get Around Much Anymore, We Three, The Gypsy, What A Wonderful World and My Greatest Mistake. Many of their hits have been made popular again by other artists and entertainers. Many of their recording hits were written exclusively for them. Entertainers have been imitating and impersonating the INK SPOTS and their unique song-stylings for years; Redd Foxx impersonated the INK SPOTS on his TV show "SANFORD AND SON". The INK SPOTS have made movies including "THE GREAT AMERICAN BROADCAST" and PARDON MY SARONG" with the late Abbott and Costello, and were regular favorites with Jack Benny, first on radio, and then on TV. They have toured in well-known Clubs and Theaters all over the world; performing with musical talents such as Ella Fitzgerald and Cab Calloway as well as with many "BIG BANDS". They are "regulars" on the BIG BAND CRUISES on the MISSISSIPPI QUEEN and the new AMERICAN QUEEN. They appeared as "guest artists" with the Houston Pops, The South Florida Symphony, Gold Coast Symphony, the Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra and others. There are very few nostalgia acts and shows today with such elegance and style. Audiences from coast-to-coast and worldwide enjoy and appreciate their talent and professional showmanship ... and consistently give the INK SPOTS "standing ovations". THE INK SPOTS carry on the great tradition while offering exciting entertainment and music for all types of audiences. THE INK SPOTS are an American Musical Legend that is singing and entertaining better than ever!
	The Mills Brothers™ John Mills had performed with his father, Donald Mills -- the last surviving original-- since 1982, and now brings to stage the newest generation of The Mills Brothers. The new duo includes and highlights the beautiful voice and compelling stage presence of the talented Elmer Hopper, who spent 21 years with the renowned Platters. With their impeccable musicology and the priceless charts of The Mills Brothers’ discography of smash recordings, John and Elmer present a singular recreation of music that has been universally embraced by audiences since 1922. From the first time The Mills Brothers stepped onto a stage at the Mays Opera House in Piqua, Ohio, more than two generations ago, their distinctive sound captured the fancy of audiences, a mystique that continues today. Honored with a Grammy for Lifetime Achievement in 1998, The Mills Brothers’ harmonies and unmistakable repertoire of hits still symbolize a legendary tradition to a new millennium of audiences. Among the memorable portfolio of recordings that John and Elmer dramatically present are “Tiger Rag,” the original group’s first hit from 1928, “Cab Driver,” “Glow Worm,” “Lazy River,” “Yellow Bird,” “Basin Street Blues,” “Opus One,” “Paper Doll” and many others. The parade of Mills Brothers’ recordings continued into the 1990s, when John and his father released their own CD, “Still…There’s You,” a compilation of some of the original group’s greatest songs and new material composed by John. The number of Mills Brothers records sold is uncountable, certainly well into the many tens of millions. They had a certifiable hit each year between 1935 and 1947, and they kept coming through the mid-1960s with “Cab Driver.” “Paper Doll” alone sold six million copies in its first release and it was just one of more than 2,000 recordings that produced at least three dozen legitimate hits. Elmer Hopper spent 21 years with The Platters. In 1974, at the age of nineteen, Elmer was trained personally by Paul Robi, (the baritone of the original group.) He accompanied Paul on an international tour spanning the globe from Japan and China, to Canada and Australia in what was said to be the best ensemble of The Platters since the group’s inception. Elmer Hopper and Paul Robi were best of friends for more than 15 years until Paul succumbed to cancer in February of 1989. Paul did not leave Elmer without a final message of inspiration. During a visit, just a few days before Paul passed away, he asked Elmer to “…Please continue keeping The Platters legacy alive!” Not long after losing his dear friend and mourning the loss of a great team member, Elmer hit the stage with renewed vigor touring the world with The Platters for the next several years…Upon the hospitalization of Donald F. Mills, Sr. of the Mills Brothers, Elmer joined forces with Donald’s son John H. Mills, II, in June of 1999. Forming this newest generation of The Mills Brothers, John and Elmer present a singular recreation of music that has been universally embraced by audiences since 1922. On tour, John Mills and Elmer Hopper, have combined their unique talents to present the incomparable music of The Mills Brothers in the original keys and with the original scores, embracing an artistic opportunity unparalleled, demanding a high level of vocal musicality and integrity that is rare in this day and age. Elmer Hopper is a truly gifted singer who says that performing in this show has been extremely gratifying, as there are few endeavors that compare with his prior, illustrious musical achievements.

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