JOIN US FOR THE EXHILARATING PERFORMANCES OF THE MOST TALENTED HIGH SCHOOL VOCALISTS IN AN “AMERICAN IDOL” STYLE COMPETITION.
Teens from 10 counties in Northeast Ohio compete for a total of $18,500 in college scholarships and a chance to perform with the Cleveland Pops Orchestra at Severance Hall.
Purchase tickets at shiningstarcle.org, scan the QR code or return the enclosed card.
TICKETS
QUESTIONS? Contact Katie Martin at 216-593-6214
After hundreds of audition reels submitted and three rounds of callbacks, 10 talented teens and two alternates have been selected. Celebrity judges choose the top four finalists. Then YOU , as part of the live audience, join the judges in voting for the winner of Shining Star CLE.
Enjoy the solo and ensemble performances of these extraordinary performers as they take center stage at Playhouse Square.
All proceeds benefit Mandel JCC and support a broad range of programs and services including healthy aging adults, youth, arts and culture, and scholarships.
ARTISTIC DIRECTOR Connor Bogart O’Brien, professional vocalist
EVENT CO-CHAIRS
Marti & Jeff Davis
Michelle & Evan Hirsch
Susan & Robert Hurwitz
Hallie & Eric Kogelschatz
CELEBRITY JUDGES
Jules Belkin
In 1966 Jules and Mike Belkin founded Belkin Productions, a major player in the music concert business. It was later sold to Live Nation.
Jordan Matthew Brown
Playmakers Youth Theatre alumnus and Cleveland native Jordan is a Broadway actor. He is best known for his national run with The Book of Mormon.
Ben Fankhauser
Playmakers Youth Theatre alumnus and Orange Village native Ben is a Broadway writer and star known for his role of Davey in Disney’s Newsies: The Broadway Musical.
Drs. Marcy Schwartz & Daniel Simon
Adrienne & Harvey Siegel
Cathy & Dr. Jonathan Stamler
Jennifer & Neil Tramer
Judy & Steven Willensky
Barry Gabel
An industry veteran for 45 years, Barry started with Belkin Productions and later transitioned to Live Nation, an entertainment company and concert promoter.
Carl Topilow
Cleveland Pops Orchestra music director, conductor and clarinetist Carl has been guest conductor for more than 130 orchestras around the world.
Mariama Whyte
Cleveland native Mariama is a Broadway star and global singer, songwriter, actor and speaker. She has toured nationally with The Lion King and The Color Purple.
Thank You to Our Sponsors
PRESENTING SPONSOR
SCHOLARSHIP FUND
SPONSOR
Marti & Jeffrey Davis
Rochelle & Harley Gross
Ida & Irwin Haber
Huntington Bank
Susan & Robert Hurwitz
Larry Mack
Precious Cargo Trailways
Audrey & Albert Ratner
Jennifer & Neil Tramer
Judy & Steven Willensky
Ellen & Dan Zelman
FINALE SPONSOR
Linda Angart
Brennan Heating & Cooling
Brunswick Companies
Crystal Clear Building Services
Cuyahoga Community
College
ENCORE SPONSOR
Feldman-Wehn Family
Grover Musical Products
Jay Auto Group
Jones Day
Meisel & Pesses Families
Cynthia & Keith Polster and Cecelia Polster
Loree & Steve Potash
Sharon & Bruce Rosenbaum
RSM US LLP
Singerman, Mills, Desberg & Kauntz Co., L.P.A.
Sara & Daniel Solomon
UBS Financial Services
William M. Weiss Foundation
CURTAIN CALL SPONSOR
Terry & Shelly Adelman
Fran & Jules Belkin
Bialosky
Susi & Peter Meisel
Brandstetter Carroll, Inc.
Debra & Kenneth Cohen
Mindy & Martin Davidson
EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants
Barbara & Barry Epstein
Sharon & Bruce Epstein
Irving and Gloria Fine Foundation
Allan Goldner
Susan & Michael Hyman
Terri & Stuart Kline
Hallie & Eric Kogelschatz
Sandy & Steve Laserson
Shelly & Scott Lewis
Marty Marcus and Lynne & Phil Cohen, Shelley & Greg Marcus
