Music @The Playhouse: Matt Johnson & the New Jet Set Swingin’ the Disney Songbook

Presented by Sierra Madre Playhouse

Matt Johnson & the New Jet Set

Matt Johnson & the New Jet Set Swingin’ the Disney Songbook delivers beloved hits from timeless Disney animated films in a retro-cool jazz style in three performances at Sierra Madre Playhouse. With evening, morning and matinee performances to choose from, it’s the perfect show for a date night, family outing, or relaxing afternoon: Friday, March 22, 7:30 pm; Saturday, March 23, 11 am (special family show); and Sunday, March 24, 2024, 2pm. Featuring noted vocalist Adryon de León, the band, performs hits from such films as 101 Dalmatians, Aladdin, Alice in Wonderland, Aristocats, Beauty and the Beast, Cinderella, Coco, Dumbo, Jungle Book, Lady and the Tramp, Lion King, The Little Mermaid, Peter Pan, Pinocchio, Pocahontas, Sleeping Beauty, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Toy Story, and Winnie the Pooh. This enchanting and nostalgic musical adventure through the decades is enhanced by memorable visuals. Johnson, an acclaimed drummer and the show’s amiable host, provides a fascinating behind-the-scenes look into the unforgettable songs that have become the heart and soul of classic Disney movies. The band also features Chris Barron, piano, David Miller, bass, and Miles Jensen, guitar. Sierra Madre Playhouse is located at 87 West Sierra Madre Boulevard, Sierra Madre, CA 91024. For tickets ($12, $25, $35) and information, please call (626) 355-4318 or visit www.sierramadreplayhouse.org.

Date:
Venue:
Sierra Madre Playhouse
Organization:
Sierra Madre Playhouse
Genres:
Jazz,
Other
Categories:
Live Event,
Family Friendly,
First Time Concert Goer
City: Sierra Madre
Price Range:
$12, $25, $35
Email:
[email protected]
Phone:
(626) 355-4318
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Performers

Matt Johnson Drums
Chris Barron Piano
David Miller Bass
Miles Jensen Guitar
Adryon de León Vocalist

Sierra Madre Playhouse

Sierra Madre Playhouse

87 West Sierra Madre Boulevard
Sierra Madre, CA 91024
United States

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Sierra Madre Playhouse, a vibrant Southern California cultural hub with a rich history spanning a century, energizes audiences and the community with distinctive theatrical productions and captivating live performances. 

 

Hailed as a “jewel” (Pasadena Weekly) and “a landmark theater” (ABC7 Los Angeles), it has garnered tremendous accolades for its varied repertoire and thought-provoking education and outreach programs curated with social impact in mind. The Los Angeles Times proclaims, “This is theater from the heart.” As one of San Gabriel Valley’s only performing arts center presenting a broad spectrum of performance genres, including theater, music, dance, film, comedy, and family-friendly productions featuring eminent local and national professional artists, the treasured artistic beacon draws audiences from across the Southland. 

 

The intimate 99-seat Sierra Madre Playhouse offers an up-close and personal connection to performances that resonate deeply, earning multiple Ovation Awards, NAACP Awards, and LA Times Critics' Choice honors. In 2023, Rep. Judy Chu named the Sierra Madre Playhouse as a leading ‘Nonprofit of the Year’ in the San Gabriel Valley. The playhouse was given the honor during the 2023 Congressional Leadership of the Year Awards, which recognizes the leadership and volunteerism in the cities making up California’s 28th Congressional District. It is nestled into a historic building on the inviting Main Street of Sierra Madre, a charming village in the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains. 

 

Retaining its distinctive movie theater façade and instantly recognizable marquee, the structure has undergone numerous transformations since opening in 1910, from furniture emporium to silent movie theatre to the artistic institution that now stands as a vibrant embodiment of the region’s rich cultural legacy. The Sierra Madre Playhouse fosters creativity that aspires to bridge divides and spark dialogue, all while celebrating the rich tapestry of the American experience and the enduring pursuit of shared understanding.