Anne & Richard
Our Story...
"Lost and Found" Shoreline CT Couple Happily Married at Last
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Singing Their Wonderful Story!
Anne and Richard first met in 1968 while studying at The American Musical and Dramatic Academy (AMDA) in NYC. After a brief – but long-remembered romance, life events intervened and they parted for over 45 years. Reunited and struck by destiny’s thunderbolt in early 2013, they quickly re-kindled their love. They were married that December and along with dear friends from Broadway Concerts Direct, presented a very special Wedding Cabaret show for their guests! They are now living happily in the home of their dreams on Connecticut’s beautiful Shoreline. They are delighted to be sharing their story and singing their songs for you!
What We do...
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Enchanted evenings of song, hope and good humor!
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Performed by Anne and Richard Flanders – a “lost and found” couple, now
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Happily married and living and singing in Connecticut
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American Songbook and other Well-known and Hidden Gems
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Celebrates Porter, Gershwin, Rodgers and Hart, Kern, Sondheim, Jones and Schmidt, Glenn Miller and Big Bands, American West, Jacques Brel and Others
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30, 60 and 90 minutes (no Intermission)
Our Concerts...
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Lost and Found!
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Two on a Swing!
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Harvest Moon in Tune!
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A Cozy Fire and You!
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Lost and Found Valentine!
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Springish!
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It Must Have Been Moonglow!
Check out some tunes below!
MOONGLOW- Anne Tarpey-Flanders and Rich Flanders
(1933 Music: Will Hudson, Irving Mills. Lyrics: Eddie DeLange). Recorded by
Anne Tarpey-Flanders and Richard Flanders at Fever Barn Recording, Killingworth, CT, 5/8/19. Recording/mixing by Russell Landis. Musical Director/Piano, Donn Trenner.
LOOK AROUND- Rich Flanders
Recorded live at Broadway Concerts Direct in Blooming Grove NY, 11/15/14. Recording/mixing by Stuart J. Allyn. Musical Director, Eric Sedgwick
ANYPLACE IS PARADISE- Rich Flanders
Recorded live at Broadway Concerts Direct in Blooming Grove NY, 7/18/15. Recording/mixing by Stuart J. Allyn. Musical Director, Matthew Martin Ward
BLUE SHADOWS ON THE TRAIL-
Rich Flanders
From Album/CD Yondering: Songs of The American West. 2008
Produced by JAZ Music Productions
Who We Are...
Richard Flanders
Broadway, Concert, Cabaret, Recording
Richard is a seasoned performer and award-winning singer. Dedicated to health, fitness and wellbeing, He is also a Shaklee Distributor (natural nutrition supplements, weight management, skin care and household products) for over 40 years.
Broadway: (SHENANDOAH); First National Company (ANNIE)
Regional, Stock, Dinner Theatre, Off-Off Bway: Multiple roles
Concerts and Benefits: Broadway Concerts Direct & Sarah Rice & Friends animal rescue benefit concerts at Birdland, The Metropolitan Room, and The Laurie Beechman Theatre
Recording: First Album YONDERING nominated for Album of Year by The Academy of Western Artists, and received Will Rogers Cowboy Award for Best Song; Second Album RIDE AWAY nominated Album of the Year, Best Traditional Western Album and Best Original Song (“13 Voices”) by Western Music Association
Cabaret: DOUBLE STANDARDS with Celia Berk at Don’t Tell Mama, NYC. Three selections available on iTunes, Amazon and CD Baby
Anne Tarpey-Flanders
Singer, Actor, Co-Producer Broadway Concerts Direct Theatre, Concert, Cabaret
Anne is a singer, actor, and Great American Songbook Concerts’ producer. She has also spent over 20 years in the healthcare industry as a Hospital Service Excellence and Organizational Development Leader, Consultant and Coach.
Theatre, Regional and Summer Stock: Multiple roles including (I DO, I DO) Agnes; (THE FANTASTICKS) Louisa; (DAMES AT SEA) Joan; (LION IN WINTER) Eleanor of Aquitaine; (WAIT UNTIL DARK) Suzy; (OWL AND THE PUSSYCAT) Doris; (THE LARK) Joan of Arc; (STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE) Blanche; (THE HEIRESS) Catherine; (LUV) Ellen
Cabaret/Concerts/Benefits: (NYC, NY Hudson Valley, CT Venues)
One-woman Great American Songbook shows at various NYC Cabarets. Sarah Rice’s Broadway Concerts Direct, multiple Seasons; Sarah Rice & Friends Benefit for Zani’s Furry Friends at Lorie Beechman Theatre, NYC; Veterans’ Stained Glass Installation at UCC Blooming Grove, NY; Guest Artist at The Harp, NYC; “The Zimmer Girls” at Actors Temple and Sardi’s, NYC; “Lost and Found!” Benefit at First Congregational Church, Madison, CT. Great American Songbook Concert Series with Richard Flanders includes: Lost and Found!, Springish, Two on a Swing, A Valentine for You, Moonglow, A Cozy Fire and You, and A Touch of Jazz!
Where We Sing...
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Concert Venues
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Theatre
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Cabaret
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Open Spaces
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Fund Raisers/Benefits
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Private/Corporate Events
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Living Room Soirees
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Special Events
How We Do It...
Basic Requirements:
I pride myself on ensuring excellent Performances for our audiences and for growing and maintaining excellent relationships with Host Venues. The following list of requirements is “Ideal World” for best quality Programs. Our team is also available to partner and consult with Host Venues to access the necessary basics for great quality Performances.
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Excellent Sound - board, monitors, mics (standing, wireless and boom)
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Great Lights – general, special, pin and follow
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Sound and Lights Director/Crew
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Stage Manager
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Acoustic Concert or Baby Grand Piano (tuned-in-place within 24-48 hours) or high quality electric keyboard (e.g. Yamaha) 88 weighted keys, music light, seat
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Promotion and Marketing
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Ticket sales management
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A Dressing Room
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Backstage Bathroom
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Drinking water available backstage
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Performance Space, Tech Crew and Piano available for full day rehearsal