James Lumber Center presents
So Good:
The Neil Diamond Experience
Featuring Robert Neary
Friday, April 16 at 7:30 p.m.
Pre-Recorded Livestream Performance
So Good:
The Neil Diamond Experience
Starring Robert Neary
Tonight, you will enjoy a show unlike any tribute you have ever seen or heard before. As a Broadway, television, and motion picture actor for over 35 years, Robert Neary has created a cut above the rest production. He talks about the songs and tells stories behind them, from Neil's interviews, quotes and autobiographical books. You will swear you are watching the master himself, as Robert and the band perform 20 of Neil Diamond’s greatest hits, including “Cherry Cherry,” “I Am, I Said,” “I’m a Believer,” “Solitary Man,” “Holly Holy,” “Coming to America,” “Sweet Caroline” and so many more – with a surprise finale that will leave you absolutely breathless.
Born and raised in East Meadow, Long Island, NY, Robert Neary gained immediate success as an actor, when he was 20 years old, with a guest starring role in the television series "Fame," and then opposite Jason Bateman in the film, "Teen Wolf Too.” He has since gone on to guest star in over 50 television shows, including "Criminal Minds," "Sons of Anarchy," "The Closer," "Grey's Anatomy," "Blue Bloods," "Justified," "The Fosters," "FBI: Most Wanted," "Weeds," "Medium," "NCIS" and "NCIS New Orleans.” He landed his first Broadway show in 1996, starring in “Smokey Joe’s Café,” and then toured as the evil Zoser in Elton John’s Broadway hit “Aida.” He also understudied the lead role of Sonny in the Broadway smash, “A Bronx Tale, The Musical.”
Robert grew up listening, mimicking and creating his style for only two performers in the music world: Elvis Presley and Neil Diamond. It has been a deep passion for him to one day perform and put together a tribute show to Neil Diamond like none other. And here it is.
About the Band
The band accompanying Robert Neary, The Mystic, has been performing together for over 20 years. A collection of talented musicians with extensive resumes, the members have performed in Broadway’s “Moving Out,” the television series “Rock Star Supernova,” on stage with Billy Joel and Elton John, as well as Monday night jams with Richie Cannata. This amazing, versatile band can cover songs from any genre – and Robert knew he found his band the very first time he ever heard them.
Welcome to the James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts!
A MESSAGE FROM OUR
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
While we cannot be together in person quite yet, the James Lumber Center is glad you are joining us tonight for So Good: The Neil Diamond Experience, a one-of-a-kind tribute to one of the greatest and most successful recording artists in music history. We are pleased that you can safely enjoy this virtual event from the comfort of your home.
As you will see for yourself, this musical homage to Neil Diamond is a show unlike any you have seen or heard before. You will hear the stories behind the songs, in addition to witnessing how Robert has captured every nuance of Neil Diamond’s signature vocals.
The arts serve an important, vital purpose in bringing people together in a shared experience. During this transformational time, the James Lumber Center will continue its mission to present diverse, high-quality, professional entertainment experiences that celebrate and showcase the power and value of the performing arts.
We are currently planning our 2021-2022 season, and we look forward to welcoming you back into the JLC soon.
Gwethalyn J. Bronner
Executive Director
James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts
College of Lake County
MISSION
In support of CLC strategic goals, the James Lumber Center’s mission is to present high-quality, professional entertainment experiences, celebrate and showcase the variety and value of the performing arts and provide support to college and community programs, activities and educational events held in our facility.
VISION
The James Lumber Center is a multi-functional, premier performing arts venue, committed to the principles of access, inclusion, diversity and equity in our center partnerships, department staffing, facility scheduling, artistic programming and presentational use.
College of Lake County
Board of Trustees
William M. Griffin, Ed.D., Chair
Amanda D. Howland, J.D., Vice Chair
Richard A. Anderson, J.D., Secretary
Vaseem Iftekhar, M.B.A.
Torrie Mark Newsome, J.D.
Julie B. Shroka, M.A.
Matthew J. Stanton, J.D.
Victoria Thomas, Student Trustee
Lori Suddick, Ed.D., President
STAFF
Gwethalyn J. Bronner
Executive Director
Kendell McBride
Office Manager
Judie Katz
Marketing and Communications Coordinator
Leslie Baraboo
Marketing and Communications Analyst
Jeremy Eiden
Technical Coordinator
Brian Scocchera
Technical Production Assistant
Matt McNabb
Patron Services Coordinator
Chrissy Flores
Accounting Associate
Jianni Newsome
Box Office Assistant
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