Arts & Entertainment

QCC's Performing Arts Center to Host Elvis Tribute, Michael Bolton This Spring

Bayside-based arts center will offer 10 performances, including ballet and comedy, through May.

Queensborough Community College’s performing arts center will host 10 performances this spring, including a tribute to Elvis Presley, a Michael Bolton concert and ballet.

The center, located at 222-05 56th Ave. in Bayside, will hold its first show of the year on Jan. 25 with Blue Suede Birthday: The Elvis Bash.

The show, which begins at 8 p.m., includes two renowned Elvis impersonators – Scot Bruce, who will perform the king’s early hits, and Mike Albert, who takes on the later years, jump suits and all.

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Grammy Award-winning singer and songwriter Michael Bolton will perform his numerous hits, including “Time, Love and Tenderness” and “Love is a Wonderful Thing,” during a Feb. 17 show at 8 p.m.

Comedian David Alan Grier, who is known for his work on television, stage and film, will perform with special guest Godfrey at 8 p.m. on March 15.

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Cherry Poppin’ Daddies will perform their 1950s and 1960s-era-inspired Swing tunes during a March 22 show at 8 p.m.

The Moscow Festival Ballet will hold a performance of “Swan Lake,” one of the most beloved ballets of all time, at 3 p.m. on March 30.

Pop jazz outfit The Manhattan Transfer will perform standards during a concert on April 6 at 3 p.m.

The New York Tenors – Daniel Rodriguez, Michael Amante and Andy Cooney – will belt it out during an April 12 performance at 8 p.m., while the Osmond Brothers will sing rock, country, barbershop, pop, jazz tunes and their own hits, including “One Bad Apple,” during an April 27 show at 3 p.m.

Mario Cantone will provide celebrity impersonations, musical impressions and stand up comedy during a show at 8 p.m. on May 3.

And a special event known as NYC’s Rising Stars will be held at 8 p.m. on May 10. This musical will include performances by young talent from Juilliard, Manhattan School of Music, American Musical and Dramatic Academy and New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts.

For more information on the shows, including ticket prices, visit QCC's performing arts center’s website.


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