Christia Mantzke
Latest News on Christia Mantzke:
Previews: SUMMER CABARET SERIES Heats Up The Summer At Coachella Valley Repertory (Jun 29, 2023)
Coachella Valley Repertory Announces 2023 Summer Cabaret Series (Apr 24, 2023)
WaterTower Theatre's CREEP World Premiere Begins Tonight (Oct 2, 2015)
Previews: SUMMER CABARET SERIES Heats Up The Summer At Coachella Valley Repertory (Jun 29, 2023)
Coachella Valley Repertory Announces 2023 Summer Cabaret Series (Apr 24, 2023)
WaterTower Theatre's CREEP World Premiere Begins Tonight (Oct 2, 2015)
Christia Mantzke BIO
hristia Mantzke was born and raised in Los Angeles County, California, right across the street from the Tonight Show Studios. A week after high school graduation, Christia left her family roots in southern Claifornia and moved to New York City to pursue her dreams in the world of music. Shortly after her arrival there, she met well-known dance club producer Ivan Salinas and their collaboration produced an instant club hit with a remake of the 70's song "There Go I," featuring Christia's powerhouse vocals. Although pleased with its' success, she knew that club music was not her passion, and the material she was writing didn't fit into that scene. After a few months of unrest, Christia soon found her home- the New York rock circuit.
After playing a few gigs at clubs around NYC (Le Bar Bat, CBGB's, The Bitter End) things came to a halt when Christia's sublet apartment fell through and she found herself with no place to stay. After sleeping in various hotel lobbies for a few weeks, she decided it would be best to move in with her sister 3000 miles away back in Los Angeles. this was just a temporary roadblock. Christia knew this would give her some quality time to concentrate on her writing. She got right to work on a new demo that got into the hands of a European record executive. Seeing great potential in this young artist, he offered her a recording contract with EMI. Her first single "I'm not a Boy" was released in the fall of 2001 and was an enormous success- charting in the top 20 in three countries. Due to its popularity, it was placed on two "best of" compilation CD's alongside such artists as Garbage, Alanis Morissette , and Kylie Minogue.
Even with it's success, EMI was slow with the process of releasing her full length CD and was not allowing Christia to be true to her artistic vision. She began to tire of waiting and after nearly a year, asked to be released form her contract with EMI. In the fall of 2002, Christia got out of that contract and began recording with the independent label, Immutable Records. The result of this collaboration is The First, a remarkable debut CD by a gifted new artist.
Described by industry professionals as "A cross between Evanescence and the new Jewel," Christia combines her piano and guitar playing with creative new grooves and driving rock beats to create a style all her own. From the innovative rock sound of "Fingers Tap" and the heartbreaking fusion on "Alone Forever", to the simple piano of "When I Cry" you will feel, as well as hear her music. As Music Connection Magazine described it, she is "Not only affective but infectious."
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STAGE TUBE: Meet the Cast of Dallas Theater Center's LES MISERABLES, Opening Tonight!
by Christina Mancuso - Jun 27, 2014
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Previews: SUMMER CABARET SERIES Heats Up The Summer At Coachella Valley Repertory
COACHELLA VALLEY REPERTORY continues its 2023 SUMMER CABARET SERIES with more stellar entertainment.
Coachella Valley Repertory Announces 2023 Summer Cabaret Series
COACHELLA VALLEY REPERTORY announces its 2023 SUMMER CABARET SERIES, presented in CVRep's casual, intimate setting every Thursday evening from May 4 through August 24. Each performer is a captivating storyteller, using music, personal experiences, and passions to take audiences on memorable journeys.
WaterTower Theatre's CREEP World Premiere Begins Tonight
WaterTower Theatre presents the world premiere of Donald Fowler's musical CREEP. The musical will open WaterTower Theatre's 2015-2016 Season on Monday, October 5, 2015 (with previews tonight, October 2, Saturday, October 3, and a Gala Preview performance on Sunday, October 4). Kate Galvin, Associate Producer at the 11th Hour Theatre Company in Philadelphia, will direct. CREEP is produced by Terry Martin.
WaterTower Theatre Announces Casting for CREEP World Premiere This October
WaterTower Theatre Producing Artistic Director Terry Martin today announced details of the world premiere of Donald Fowler's musical CREEP. The musical will open WaterTower Theatre's 2015-2016 Season on Monday, October 5, 2015 (with previews on Friday, October 2, Saturday, October 3, and a Gala Preview performance on Sunday, October 4). Kate Galvin, Associate Producer at the 11th Hour Theatre Company in Philadelphia, will direct. CREEP is produced by Terry Martin.
Photo Flash: WaterTower Theatre Presents BONNIE & CLYDE
WaterTower Theatre presents BONNIE & CLYDE, Oct. 10-Nov. 2. BroadwayWorld brings you a first look below!
FULL GALLOP, ORAL FIXATION, BONNIE & CLYDE and More Set for WaterTower's 2014 Lineup
WaterTower Theatre's has announced its calendar of events, this month through December 2014. All performances held at The Addison Theatre Centre unless otherwise noted. Scroll down for details!
John Campione & Kayla Carlyle to Lead WaterTower's BONNIE & CLYDE; Cast & Creative Team Confirmed
WaterTower Theatre Producing Artistic Director Terry Martin today announced the cast for the musical Bonnie & Clyde, with music by Frank Wildhorn, lyrics by Don Black, and book by Ivan Menchell, running October 10-November 2, 2014 at the Addison Theatre Centre. The ensemble cast stars John Campione as Clyde Barrow, Kayla Carlyle as Bonnie Parker, David Price as Buck Barrow, Sarah Elizabeth Smith as Blanche Barrow, Anthony Fortino as Ted Hinton, Sonny Franks as the Preacher, Alexandra Doke as Young Bonnie, and Andy Stratton as Young Clyde. The ensemble features Daron Cockerell, Brigitte Goldman, Clinton Greenspan, Kyle Igneczi, Hunter Lewis, Christia Mantzke, Michael Scott McNay, Kelly Nickell, Alan Pollard and Willy Welch.
TV: LES MISERABLES Gets Modernized at Dallas Theater Center!
Dallas Theater Center is filling the Dee and Charles Wyly Theatre stage with the glorious music of the most popular musical of all time in a modern new production of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schonberg's LES MISERABLES. Audiences will be swept away by the epic sounds of LES MISERABLES, directed by Liesl Tommy, which runs through August 17 at the Wyly Theatre. BroadwayWorld brings you highlights below!
Photo Flash: First Look at Nehal Joshi, Justin Keyes, Allison Blackwell & More in Dallas Theater Center's LES MIS
Dallas Theater Center will fill the Dee and Charles Wyly Theatre stage with the glorious music of the most popular musical of all time in a thrilling new production of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schonberg's LES MISERABLES. Audiences will be swept away by the epic sounds of LES MISERABLES, directed by Liesl Tommy, which opens in previews on June 27 with a Pay-What-You-Can performance and runs through August 17 at the Wyly Theatre. Tickets to LES MISERABLES are on sale now at www.DallasTheaterCenter.org and by phone at (214) 880-0202. Check out a first look at the cast below!
STAGE TUBE: Meet the Cast of Dallas Theater Center's LES MISERABLES, Opening Tonight!
Dallas Theater Center will fill the Dee and Charles Wyly Theatre stage with the glorious music of the most popular musical of all time in a thrilling new production of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schonberg's LES MISERABLES. Audiences will be swept away by the epic sounds of LES MISERABLES, directed by Liesl Tommy, which opens in previews on June 27 with a Pay-What-You-Can performance and runs through August 17 at the Wyly Theatre. Tickets to LES MISERABLES are on sale now at www.DallasTheaterCenter.org and by phone at (214) 880-0202. Meet some of the cast members below!
First Look at Nehal Joshi, Justin Keyes, Allison Blackwell & More in Dallas Theater Center's LES MISERABLES
Dallas Theater Center will fill the Dee and Charles Wyly Theatre stage with the glorious music of the most popular musical of all time in a thrilling new production of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schonberg's Les Miserables. Audiences will be swept away by the epic sounds of Les Miserables, directed by Liesl Tommy, which opens in previews on June 27 with a Pay-What-You-Can performance and runs through August 17 at the Wyly Theatre. Tickets to Les Miserables are on sale now at www.DallasTheaterCenter.org and by phone at (214) 880-0202.
Nehal Joshi, Justin Keyes, Allison Blackwell & More to Lead Dallas Theater Center's LES MISERABLES
Dallas Theater Center will fill the Dee and Charles Wyly Theatre stage with the glorious music of the most popular musical of all time in a thrilling new production of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schonberg's Les Miserables. Audiences will be swept away by the epic sounds of Les Miserables, directed by Liesl Tommy, which opens in previews on June 27 with a Pay-What-You-Can performance and runs through August 17 at the Wyly Theatre. Tickets to Les Miserables are on sale now at www.DallasTheaterCenter.org and by phone at (214) 880-0202.
Photo Flash: WaterTower's HANK WILLIAMS: LOST HIGHWAY, Now Playing
WaterTower Theatre presents Hank Williams: Lost Highway running October 11 - November 3, 2013 on the Main Stage at the Addison Theatre Centre. Joey Folsom stars as Hank Williams. The cast features several WaterTower Theatre favorites including Pam Dougherty as Mama Lilly, Stan Graner as Fred Rose (Pap), Mikaela Krantz as Audrey Williams, Joseph Holt as Leon (Loudmouth) and Sonny Franks as Jimmy (Burrhead). The cast also includes Major Attaway as Tee-Tot, Christia Mantzke as The Waitress, Dave Rankin as Hoss and Dennis Bailey as Shag. This production is sponsored by Frost Bank and WaterTower Theatre Board of Directors. Check out a first look below!
Joey Folsom to Lead WaterTower Theatre's HANK WILLIAMS: LOST HIGHWAY; Cast Announced
WaterTower Theatre Producing Artistic Director Terry Martin today announced the cast for Hank Williams: Lost Highway running October 11 - November 3, 2013 on the Main Stage at the Addison Theatre Centre. Joey Folsom stars as Hank Williams. The cast features several WaterTower Theatre favorites including Pam Dougherty as Mama Lilly, Stan Graner as Fred Rose (Pap), Mikaela Krantz as Audrey Williams, Joseph Holt as Leon (Loudmouth) and Sonny Franks as Jimmy (Burrhead). The cast also includes Major Attaway as Tee-Tot,Christia Mantzke as The Waitress, Dave Rankin as Hoss and Dennis Bailey as Shag. This production is sponsored by Frost Bank and WaterTower Theatre Board of Directors.
La Mirada Theatre Ends Run of BUDDY, 5/2
La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts and McCoy Rigby Entertainment will close the fourth production and the 'rocking-est' show of La Mirada Theatre's 2009-2010 season, BUDDY - The Buddy Holly Story, written by Alan Janes & Rob Bettinson with choreography by Dana Solimando, musical direction by Darryl Archibald and directed by Glenn Casale on May 2nd.
Photo Flash: Opening NIght Of BUDDY At La Mirada
La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts and McCoy Rigby Entertainment present the fourth production and the 'rocking-est' show of La Mirada Theatre's 2009-2010 season, BUDDY - The Buddy Holly Story, written by Alan Janes & Rob Bettinson with choreography by Dana Solimando, musical direction by Darryl Archibald and directed by Glenn Casale. BUDDY - The Buddy Holly Story will began performances on Friday, April 16 and officially opened on Saturday, April 17. The production will run through Sunday, May 2 at La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts, 14900 La Mirada Boulevard in La Mirada.
La Mirada Theatre Presents BUDDY, Begins 4/16
La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts and McCoy Rigby Entertainment present the fourth production and the 'rocking-est' show of La Mirada Theatre's 2009-2010 season, BUDDY - The Buddy Holly Story, written by Alan Janes & Rob Bettinson with choreography by Dana Solimando, musical direction by Darryl Archibald and directed by Glenn Casale.
La Mirada Theatre Presents BUDDY, Begins 4/16
La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts and McCoy Rigby Entertainment present the fourth production and the 'rocking-est' show of La Mirada Theatre's 2009-2010 season, BUDDY - The Buddy Holly Story, written by Alan Janes & Rob Bettinson with choreography by Dana Solimando, musical direction by Darryl Archibald and directed by Glenn Casale.
La Mirada Presents BUDDY: The Buddy Holly Story
La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts and McCoy Rigby Entertainment present the fourth production and the 'rocking-est' show of La Mirada Theatre's 2009-2010 season, BUDDY - The Buddy Holly Story, written by Alan Janes & Rob Bettinson with choreography by Dana Solimando, musical direction by Darryl Archibald and directed by Glenn Casale.
GrooveLily and Deaf West's 'Beauty Wakes' Opens in LA 4/7
The new GrooveLily musical Sleeping Beauty Wakes, which began previews March 31st at the Kirk Douglas Theatre in L.A., will open on April 7th to run through May 13th, 2007.
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