Northglenn Arts

PRESENTS

Portrait of Aretha: Starring Cece Teneal

Friday February 28th 2025

Bios:

Cece Teneal:

Just a country girl from Florida born in rural Osteen (just outside of Orlando), CeCe Teneal has since brought her music to over 47 countries as the opening act for Buddy Guy, Joe Cocker, Johnny Lang, Betty Wright, Cameo, Robert Randolph & the Family Band, Jazmin Sullivan, Fantasia, Maze & Frankie Beverly, and the legendary B.B. King. She currently tours both her soulful and funky originals, as well as a celebration of the music of Aretha Franklin to tens of thousands annually at performing arts centers around the United States and onboard multiple luxury cruise lines. CeCe never envisioned herself as a performer, but having inherited her voice from her mother, the universe had a different plan. She has been nominated for fourIndependent Music Awards and claimed the title for 2011 Best Gospel Song (“I Heard You Prayin’“) and 2011 Best R&B Album (Train from Osteen), as well as 2018 Best Soul/Funk/Fusion Song (“Danger”). Other accolades include the 2008-2010 Orlando Best Live Band, the 2017 Orlando Music Trailblazer Award, and the honor of being chosen as the halftime headliner for the 2019 Citrus Bowl. In 2022, Mayor Buddy Dyer and Mayor Jerry Demmings proclaimed September 17th as Annual Cece Teneal Day in Orlando and Orange County respectively to celebrate her 20 years of arts and entertainment contributions. In 2023, Cece was honored by the Orlando Magic as a Diversity Game Changer for her philanthropic work in Central Florida.

Background Singers: 

Naderje StHilaire, affectionately known as Nana, is a Miami-born native who was raised in Orlando, Florida. She is of Haitian descent and is dedicated to making a positive impact by representing her culture on a global scale. She has been a touring background vocalist for 7 years singing with a Grammy Award winning Gospel Artist from 2019 to 2022! With a strong foundation in her faith, she embodies a generous spirit and a commitment to community values.

Jessica Sweet, a native of St. Petersburg, FL, has over 20 years experience in performance arts, with a passion for bringing music to life. She travelled the world as Female Lead Singer for B.B. King’s Blues Clubs at Sea. Her versatility ranges from Motown to Punk Rock and all in between.

Set List

Program to be selected from the following:

ACT ONE (subject to change)
“Think” Aretha Franklin and Ted White
“(Sweet Sweet Baby) Since You’ve Been Gone” Aretha Franklin and Ted White
“Don’t Play That Song (You Lied)” Ahmet Ertegün and Betty Nelson
“See Saw” Don Covay and Steve Cropper
“Dr. Feelgood (Love Is a Serious Business)” Aretha Franklin and Ted White
“I Never Loved A Man the Way I Loved You” Ronnie Shannon
Spanish Harlem – Stand By Me Medley
“Spanish Harlem” Jerry Leiber and Phil Spector
“Stand By Me” Ben E. King, Jerry Leiber, Mike Stoller and Michael Marino
“Bridge over Troubled Water” Paul Simon
“Spirit in the Dark” Aretha Franklin

ACT TWO (subject to change)
“Freeway of Love” Jeffrey Cohen and Narada Michael Walden
“Baby I Love You” Ronnie Shannon
“(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman” Gerry Goffin, Carole King and Jerry Wexler
“Day Dreaming” Aretha Franklin
“I Say a Little Prayer” Burt Bacharach and Hal David
“Until You Come Back To Me (That’s What I’m Gonna Do)” M. Broadnax, C. Paul, S. Wonder
“Chain of Fools” Don Covay
“Rock Steady” Aretha Franklin
“Respect” Otis Redding
Encore: “What I’d Do to Get Your Love Back” Yvonne Jackson

Epic Arts Managment:

Producing Director

Ron DeStefano

Artistic Director

Melissa Giattino

Agent-Manager

Adam Denison

info@epicartsmanagement.com

(917) 532-6169

Use of audio/video recording devices of any kind is not permitted without prior written authorization Northglenn Arts.

Thank you to all the donors who have helped support us! 

Giving Level: $50+ – Nickolette Beery, Sarah Brunson, Christina Clayton, Lynn Jeffers, Michael Keaveny, Dawn Margowski, Angel Reyes, and Diane Stroup-Heuman.

Giving Level: $100+ – Heather Baukol, Rachel Brazell, Margaret Case, Susan Clasen, Michal Cohen, Joyce Downing, Wren Tran Ryder, Lori Goldstein, Stephen Hatfield, Charleen Jongejan, Corena McLaughlin, Amanda Peterson, Kristi Sampson, and S. Reid Sudderth.

Giving Level: $250+ – The Boettcher Foundation, Northglenn Senior Organization, Jeffrey Althaus, Jessica Amaro, Marcus Baukol, Laura Baukol, Marge Carlow, Lisa Foubert, Ashley Garner, Katherine Goff, Jeanette Hensel, Corey Hoffmann, Courtney Howard, Lisa Hurd, Jay Jaramillo, Kimberly Jongejan, Megan Marquez, Julie Maydew, Sarah McCurdy, Allison Moeding, Michael Monroe, Terra Mueller, Julie Mullica Duran, Kathie Novak, Amanda Peterson, Daniel Proud, Kendra Quinn, Steve Rademacher, Lucille Ruibal Rivera, Nathan Sanchez, Michael Stricker, Robert Tallarico, Dave Usechek, Elizabeth Vartabedian, Carter Wilson, Diana Wilson, and Linda Wolff.

Giving Level: $500+ – Paula Andrews, Matthew Baukol, Elaine Carney, Donna Cole, Rosanne Garner, Heather Geyer, Lisa Lynn Hall, Kerry Ketelsen, Ron Marquez, Heather Spatafore, Catherine Steffen, Kirsten Tagestad, Theatre Projects, Andrew Vartabedian, and Kim Weber.

Giving Level: $1,000+ – Stuart Sanks, Encore Electric, Inc., Semple Brown Design, P.C., Rene Dill, Steven George, Northglenn Community Foundation, Northglenn Historic Preservation Foundation, Rotary Club of Northglenn-Thornton, Ocean Ridge Project Management Group, and Jennifer Nevins.

Giving Level: $2,500+ – The Gangji Family, Linda Marquez, and Jill Parsons and Alain Brûlé.

Giving Level: $10,000+ – Larry & Vivian Harvey.

Northglenn Arts Staff:

Executive Producer: Michael Stricker

Artistic Producer: Patrick Berger

NYT Director: Kimberly Jongejan

Marketing: Terra Mueller

Technical Director: Daniel Mori

Asst. Tech Director: Wren Tran Ryder

Stage Manager: Veronica Legler

Patron Services Coordinator: Mel Schaffer

 

Team:

Ana Guzman

Kendra Layne

Ken Lassiter

Maria Navin-Lassiter

Upcoming Shows:

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Saturday March 8th, 7:30 pm

https://ci.ovationtix.com/36492/production/1203092

“The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee”

“A motley crew of six adolescents takes the stage, but only one will earn the champion title in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee! This delightfully witty and heartfelt musical has captivated audiences since its Tony Award-winning premiere in 2005. As the six preteens compete for the title, they tackle tricky words and even trickier circumstances while sharing their often comical and uniquely touching personal stories. Featuring music by two-time Tony winner William Finn and a book by Tony winner Rachel Sheinkin, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee will have you pirouetting with cachinnation in your pew!”

March 20th-April 6th

https://ci.ovationtix.com/36492/production/1203095

“Artrageous” 

“Step into an outrageous adventure of arts: ARTRAGEOUS the ONLY show where you can witness the fusion of live art, rock concert, imaginative movement, vocal performance, comedy, blacklight Bunraku, Artpunk wear, and inclusion in one magical experience. A captivating blend of live painting, music, dance, comedy, and interactive fun for the whole family.”

Friday May 9th, 7:30 pm

https://ci.ovationtix.com/36492/production/1199519?performanceId=11462516