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Tyler Layne Paving A Road To Success!

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Tyler Layne

A few weeks back I came across a young artist that caught my attention and just had to find out more about him.  After writing to his parents I am happy to be able to introduce him today!

Tyler Layne is a multi-talented singer, actor and songwriter.  As each year goes by, Tyler seems to capture more and more of the entertainment industry’s attention. This young pop recording artist has teamed up with an impressive roster of music professionals for his Freshman EP (Everlife, Akil Thompson, Dan Needham, Drew Ramsey, and Bob Ebeling).  An early 2011 release has been scheduled for his CD. Tyler loves making music, but his passion is performing for audiences and leaving it all on the stage. Tyler has been described as the kid next door, with quiet confidence, a magnetic personality and an easy sense of humor.  With these traits, Tyler readily connects with audiences of all ages. Tyler has had the opportunity to perform in front of thousands and open for national recording artists.  Tyler’s performance resume is impressive for an artist his age.  Some performance highlights include : opening for Raven Symone,  The Jonas Brothers, performing at the Kelly Clarkson and Cheetah Girls concerts, Mount Trashmore Fourth of July Celebration, Crown’s Sport Center, Sandler Center, Harrison Opera House, Harbor Park, Beach Events 17th Street Stage, Town Center, Beach Street USA, and Six Flags.

Tyler Layne in Cox Commercial
Tyler Layne in Cox Commercial

 

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Tommy Batchelor’s Final Performance as “Billy Elliot”

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Tommy Batchelor

Tommy Batchelor‘s last performance as Billy Elliot on the Oriental Stage in Chicago was on 10/10/10. For me, this day will long be remembered as one of the most memorable occasions in my blogging career. While I had often wanted to go to New York to see this musical, it seems that every time I made those plans something prevented me from making the trip.  When it was announced about a year ago that the musical would be coming to Chicago, I was ecstatic, because that location was much closer for me to attend.  When I discovered that Tommy’s last performance would be on October 10th , I rushed to my computer and secured a ticket.

Tommy Batchelor, now 15, is one of the original four Billys to have played the role on the Imperial Theatre stage in New York.  Because I knew that I would be guaranteed to see one of the best (and actually the last of the four original US boys to play in that role), I was very excited to attend that particular show!

Oriental approachAs I arrived in the Windy City, excitement began to grow as I knew the theatre in Chicago was nearly twice the size of the Imperial in NYC.  Having seen “Oliver!” in Grand Rapids years earlier, I knew that this was going to be a real experience.

When I approached the theatre, it finally became a reality for me.  I was going to see Billy Elliot, a true Broadway production and one that has received nothing but positive reviews from the whole of the entertainment industry. Continue reading “Tommy Batchelor’s Final Performance as “Billy Elliot””