AN EVENING WITH DAVIS GAINES
Was held Thursday, December 5, 2019 • Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts
On Dec. 5, the Broadway veteran and Orlando native treated the audience in the intimate Pugh Theater to an incredible eventing of music and song. Net proceeds from the concert directly benefit our core programs’ efforts to relieve hunger and prevent homelessness among those struggling in Central Florida.
Joined by John Olearchick on piano and Charlie Silva on bass, Gaines dazzled the crowd with a fresh set of Broadway show tunes and classics from the American songbook. Between songs, Gaines reminisced about his father, who passed away this year, and sprinkled in charming anecdotes from his illustrious stage acting career. Following the concert, Gaines joined V.I.P. Patrons and friends upstairs in the Kessler Tier of Dr. Phillips Center for a reception with drinks, photos and lots of good cheer.
THANK YOU TO OUR 2019 PATRON SPONSORS!
Silver Patrons
Highwoods Properties
Linda & Norm Pellegrini
Universal Orlando
Bronze Patrons
Miguel R. Acosta
Bishop Beale Duncan
Pat & O’Ann Christiansen
Carlton Fields
Leslie K. O’Neal
One Florida Bank
Pinel & Carpenter, Inc.
Joseph L. Rossi, P.A.
Ryan Law, P.A.
In Recognition of Supporters
City of Orlando
Clear Channel Outdoor
Dr. Phillips Charities
Orange County Government
Heart of Florida United Way
Thomas Cook
Allan Keen
Sherry & Myron Thaden
Aside from performing the title role in The Phantom of the Opera over 2,000 times on Broadway, in Los Angeles and San Francisco, Davis' illustrious career includes leading roles in Man of La Mancha, Hello, Dolly!, Camelot, Les Miserables, and Sweeney Todd, plus numerous television credits. Gaines, who currently resides in Los Angeles, has sung for five U.S. Presidents and performed with virtually every major symphony orchestra in North America.
