Terry Newell has chosen The Legacy Theater in Carthage to present the Sue Newell Scholarship Showcase on Saturday, Oct. 17, at 7 p.m. Newell has lined up another great cast of performers for the third annual scholarship showcase.
This year’s artists include Mary Lynn Metternich Arms, a Broadway performer, now in Hamilton. Brad Culpepper is a powerful singer of opera and show music. Bill Maakestad is a retired law professor at Western Illinois University, who specializes in storytelling and ballads. He is joined by Lysa Fox, the head of the WIU musical theater department, who has an extensive resume as a performer, director, and actress.
Tenor Danny Lasswell has sung in many places, including The Legacy Theater in last year’s production of "A Christmas Wish." Nalani Proctor is an amazing singer/songwriter. Nalani will join with her parents, Dan and Lana Proctor, who are music teachers and performers, and Peggy Moss in a group called The Islanders, for a lively mix of Irish and Hawaiian tunes. Pianist Janet Carlisle will accompany the performers.
This show has no set ticket price, with all freewill donations going to the Sue Newell Scholarship Fund. The variety show featuring local and regional talent is a rental event hosted at the theater, produced by Newell in memory of his late wife, Sue. “This is the third year for this memorable event,” said Newell, who will emcee the evening. “The showcase celebrates Sue’s impact on arts and education, creating a touching community experience with a vibrant array of talent.”