February concert features cultural highlights including Charlie Chaplin and Buster Keaton, jazz, and radio
HYANNIS, MA—January 17, 2023
The Cape Symphony’s The Roaring ‘20s concert on February 11 and 12, 2023 will take audiences back to the glamorous era of early Hollywood, radio plays, and jazz-filled nightclubs. The orchestra will be joined by hosts and conductors Drew Zaremba and Kyle Gordon.
“Drew and Kyle are so passionate about the Roaring ‘20s, they developed a high-energy variety show for orchestras about the age of speakeasies, the rise of Hollywood royalty, and the birth of jazz,” said Jung-Ho Pak, Artistic Director & Conductor, Cape Symphony. “These enormously talented composers and conductors will entertain our audiences with the culture and entertainment of the 1920s; it’ll feel like you jumped in a time machine!”
The stage will transform into a speakeasy, and a torch singer, Tatiana “LadyMay” Mayfield will perform “It Had to be You.” Ballroom dancers from the Cape’s Adam in Chatham Studio, including owner Adam Spencer, will join the orchestra to perform the Charleston. The show also features a gripping “Tarzan” radio drama.
The Cape Symphony will accompany two short silent movies from Charlie Chaplin and Buster Keaton with new scores written by Drew and Kyle. “The Immigrant,” written and directed by Chaplin, stars his Little Tramp character on a voyage to America, who meets a young woman on board and later reunites with her in New York. “One Week” is another memorable comedy of the era, written and directed by Keaton. In it, Buster’s character and his new bride receive a build-it-yourself house as a wedding present; the movie includes one of the most famous scenes in silent film history.
"The Roaring ‘20s captures the excitement of a revolutionary time when new forms of entertainment appeared and the music of the past evolved into something new,” said Pak. “I hope you’ll join us for this extraordinarily fun show!”
Please note that students ages six to 22 years are eligible for 50% off individual ticket prices to all Cape Symphony concerts.
The Cape Symphony is proud to present The Roaring ‘20s on Saturday, February 11 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, February 12, 2023 at 3:00 PM at the Barnstable Performing Arts Center, 744 West Main Street, Hyannis MA 02601. To purchase tickets, visit capesymphony.org, call the Box Office at 508-362-1111, email
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At the Cape Symphony, our mission is to Inspire Joy. We do this through outstanding entertainment and educational programs. Cape Cod’s very own professional orchestra, the Cape Symphony, performs at the Barnstable Performing Arts Center in Hyannis. From popular hits to magnificent classics, highlighting hidden gems and putting a new twist on standards, the emphasis is always on fun, surprises, and beautiful music. The Cape Symphony commitment to education for all ages includes private lessons, classes and ensembles at campuses in Barnstable and Falmouth as well as online. Its acclaimed preschool program is known for blending traditional academics with the arts. Through community outreach, the Cape Symphony brings an array of engaging programs to the Cape Cod community. Visit www.capesymphony.org for more information.
