Tom Jones Show: David Burnham Of Broadway To Pay Tribute

From the City of Pleasanton:

January 16 2020

PLEASANTON, Calif. — Award-winning Broadway star and recording artist David Burnham celebrates—through stories and songs—one of the most electrifying performers and iconic voices of the past five decades: Sir Tom Jones. All the hits are on the bill, including It’s Not Unusual, Delilah, What’s New Pussycat, Green Green Grass of Home, She’s A Lady, plus many more. The production features a live 6-piece band, with musical director Todd Schroeder.

Special Valentine’s Weekend shows are slated for Fri, Feb. 14, at 8 p.m., and Sat, Feb. 15, at 2 p.m. at the Firehouse Arts Center Theater in Pleasanton.

Starring Broadway’s leading man David Burnham (“Wicked,” “The Light in the Piazza,” and Las Vegas’ “Showstoppers” at the Wynn Resort), the show is a journey, rediscovering the passion and prowess that celebrates Tom Jones’ career from mining-town factory worker in Wales to one of the biggest superstars in the world.

Burnham is lauded for his Broadway run in the mega-hit musical, “Wicked,” playing Fiyero, the role that he originated in the show’s developmental workshops. He is an original Broadway cast member of “The Light in The Piazza,” performing both on the Tony Awards and the PBS telecast “Live from Lincoln Center.” Awards include the prestigious “Helen Hayes Award” for Best Actor, and the Best Actor “Garland Award” for his portrayal of Fabrizio in “The Light in The Piazza,” among other honors.

Fans and followers note Burnham’s first national critical acclaim came when he replaced Donny Osmond as Joseph in the national tour of “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat,” no small feat. “Joseph” was followed by another blockbuster national tour playing Peter in “Jesus Christ Superstar.” Last year he starred in the new Off-Broadway show “The Best is Yet to Come – The Music of Cy Coleman.”

Burnham performs regularly with symphony orchestras across North America and Europe. Additionally, he continues to be one of the top voiceover “leading men” in animated children’s films.

Tickets: Reserved seating tickets are $28 - $38. Tickets online at www.firehousearts.org, by calling 925-931-4848, and in-person at the Box Office, 4444 Railroad Ave, in downtown Pleasanton. Box Office hours are Wed - Fri noon - 6 p.m., Sat 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., and two hours prior to performances if not sold out. Free parking available in the center lot, with an entrance on Spring Street.

This press release was produced by the City of Pleasanton. The views expressed here are the author’s own.