"Mark is a talent to be reckoned with and is gifted with a truly beautiful instrument....His years of theatrical/Broadway experience come across in his commanding presence on the stage"
J. Mark McVey
Broadway performer known for his role as Jean Valjean in <i>Les Miserables</i>.
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J. Mark McVey
Biography
Mark McVey made his Broadway debut as Jean Valjean in 'Les Miserables' after having won the Helen Hayes Award for Outstanding Actor while on tour with the show. He was also the first American to perform the role in London's West End. Mark recently reprised the role of Jean Valjean in a special concert version of Les Miserables presented to a sold out crowd at the Hollywood Bowl. Mark made his Carnegie Hall Debut with Mr. Marvin Hamlisch in April '97, and has been a guest artist with numerous symphonies around the country and the world. Mark made his PBS Debut in 2003 with the Boston Pops and followed that performance with the PBS Christmas Special for the U.S. Military Troupes where he was featured with Marvin Hamlisch and The National Symphony Orchestra. Mark was also seen in the PBS Special 'A Tale of Two Cities in Concert'.Best known for his theatre work, other Broadway Credits include the Captain Walker role in The Who's "Tommy" and Tommy Tunes' " The Best Little Whore House Goes Public". Further New York successes include the Off-Broadway revival of "Chess"; "Hey Love" the critically acclaimed review of Mary Rogers' music, conceived and directed by Richard Maltby, Jr.; "A Helluva Town" the Bernstein review at Rainbow & Stars where Mark enjoyed RAVE reviews, and "The Show Goes On", with Tom Jones and Harvey Schmidt. National Tours and Regional works include: Carousel, Chess, My Fair Lady, South Pacific, Seven Brides and the Hal Prince/Livent Inc. production of "Show Boat."Mark earned his first gold record for his participation on the Trans-Siberian Orchestra's recording 'The Lost Christmas Eve'. Mark's Broadway CD, "Broadway and Beyond" has received much acclaim. His newest CD, "If You Really Knew Me" marked his crossover into the adult contemporary world.
J. Mark McVey
Featured Keynote Programs
BROADWAY AND BEYOND
Stories and anecdotes of the artist's life woven through a thrilling collection of time honored favorites featuring Sondheim, Bernstein, Rodgers, Styne, Gershwin, and more.
IF YOU REALLY KNEW ME
The awesome melodies of living legend Marvin Hamlisch combined with the phenomenal voice of J. Mark McVey - featuring: The Way We Were, One, Ice Castles, What I Did For Love and more.
LOVE AND ROMANCE
An evening filled with some of the most romantic songs ever written and sung by one of the most romantic voices. J. Mark McVey will touch your heart and lift your spirits with songs such as: Some Enchanted Evening, Begin the Beguine, This Nearly Was Mine and more.
A COUPLE OF BROADWAY COUPLES
Two couples featuring J. Mark McVey and his wife Christy with another Broadway couple (TBD) in an evening of popular and standard Broadway tunes. There are song selections which will be standard for each concert and other song selections will be based on participating couples.
J. Mark McVey
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