Home | Senior Shows | Children Shows | Bio | Schedule | Contact Us | Links Music and Video Clips | In the News | Your Page | Gallery    Lisa Manning Productions Page    Senior Theme Shows * Lisa & Friends* present cabaret-type shows involving singing, dancing, large puppets and audience participation. The shows are well conceived, with attention to detail, fast paced, and run approximately 60 minutes. BEACH PARTY | HOORAY FOR HOLLYWOOD | TO LIFE! | CRUISE JUBLIEE SHOW FAVORITES | SPIRIT OF AMERICA | CELEBRITY SPOTLIGHT THE FABULOUS FIFTIES | THAT'S AMORE | AUTUMN LEAVES OLD FASHIONED CHRISTMAS BEACH PARTY Bring on the fun in the sun! Whistle at the puppets in their bathing suits! Songs include: Lazy, Hazy Crazy Days of Summer, Ramblin' Rose, You Are My Sunshine, Under the Boardwalk, Till, Boy from Ipanema and Itsy, Bitsy, Teeny, Weenie, Yellow Polka Dot Bikini! I'll bring along beach balls for audience toss while the Beach Boys sing! A real party show! Two versions available: mild; sitting audience participation and wild; partiers participate in a fashion show and dance ( lyric sheets available.) "Lisa is a pleasure to work with; considerate of every detail and a true professional." - Marsha Petrillo, Executive Director            Uxbridge Senior Center, Uxbridge, MA HOORAY FOR HOLLYWOOD With all the glamour of Tinseltown, from the Zeigfield Follies to a modern starlet accepting her Oscar, this show is a treat for all people who love the movies. Lisa guides you through the silent movies to modern times and visits with Charlie Chaplin, Shirley Temple, Judy Garland and many more screen favorites. See Madam twirl to Dr. Zhivago and Fred and Ginger sway to "Cheek to Cheek". Music includes a Salute to Disney Medley and Award winners! "Lisa truly provided a show beyond my expectations. Most professional." - Pamela Hunt, Director            North Attleboro Council on Aging       "Really fun and very professional programs." - Nancy Newman            Waltham Crossing, Waltham, MA TO LIFE! Travel through the special times in life from a first crush, to wedding bells and to parenthood. The music is mostly upbeat 50's and 60's music: Chapel of Love, Get Me to the Church on Time, Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow, Teddy Bear, and Sweet Caroline. I'm excited as I believe you'll love it! "Lisa'a energetic program was a rare and special treat. She has a wonderful voice and great presence." - Joanne Fisher, Program Coordinator            Newton Sr. Center CRUISE JUBILEE A trip of a lifetime! Your Cruise Director will advise you on what to do at each island. Rhythmic party music, mostly calypso favorites such as "Day-O" (Banana Boat Song), "Hot, Hot, Hot", "Yellow Bird". A very popular show! "The elders were spellbound by Miss Manning's versatility. The puppets provided a wonderful comic interlude." - Jessica Flaherty, Director of Elder Affairs            Medford SHOW FAVORITES With excerpts from my various shows including well orchestrated music from Broadway: "The Sound of Music" and "Gypsy"; Hollywood: Shirley Temple, Judy Garland and Fred Astaire; Valentine's: "That's Amore" and "You Make Me Feel So Young"; and Spirit of America: "The Trilogy" and Salute to Veterans. A crowd pleaser! "My clients are "high brow" preferring classical over popular music, however Lisa is a smash hit!" - Karen Zweig, Director of Programs            Chestnut Park at Cleveland Circle "I smiled so long and so hard, my cheeks hurt!" - Resident            Chestnut Park at Cleveland Circle SPIRIT OF AMERICA Songs of Americana from "Yankee Doodle", "Battle Hymn of the Republic" to WWII favorites. Narration from the Pilgrims to Modern Times and how America's Spirit has kept us strong. A fitting tribute to veterans or to celebrate patriotism. Stirring! "Lisa's show was entertaining as well as educational and we all left happier! If we could only have one entertainer a year it would be Lisa with her fabulous puppets!" - Alyce Arden, Program Director            East Providence Historical Society CELEBRITY SPOTLIGHT Front and center are Marilyn Monroe, Diana Ross, Louie Armstrong and Elvis! Also songs made popular by Barbra Streisand and Judy Garland. You can't go wrong with these favorites! "Well earned standing ovation. A great crowd pleaser." - Ruth Cordeiro, Program Director            MassCap State Convention, 4 Point Sheraton in Leominster THE FABULOUS FIFTIES Take a walk down Memory Lane full of optimism. Songs like: "Splish Splash", "Love & Marriage", "Hawaiian Wedding Song", "Dear Hearts and Gentle People", and "Doggie in the Window". Original excerpts from Bandstand, Hit Parade, Howdy Doody. A nostalgic hit! Lynette & Joan stay late to give me a thumbs up! Thanks, ladies. "Superb entertainment by an exceptional, Broadway-caliber performer." - Susan Curtin, Program Coordinator             Norwell C.O.A. SEASONAL SHOWS THAT'S AMORE Valentine's Day will be sweeter with songs by Porter, Gershwin and Rodgers. Spice it up with "Stupid Cupid" and amorous puppets! Songs include: "That's Amore", "Could I Have This Dance", "My Funny Valentine", "Unforgettable" and "Wind Beneath My Wings", and the traditional "Let Me Call You Sweetheart".   "Lisa brings gobs of props and puppets. She's a party in a box ready to explode!" - Heather McDonald, Program Director            Carmel Terrace, Framingham      "Lisa's music and prayers added tremendously to our memorial service." - Mary Ann Pickering, The Emblem Club of RI.            RI, Annual Convention '08 & '09 AUTUMN LEAVES Autumn in New England - how special! Songs and events from September through November. "Don't Sit Under the Apple Tree", "Monster Mash", "Roll Out the Barrel", "Armed Forces Medley". The witch invites you in while she gazes into the crystal ball and then prepares the brew, but who's for dinner? "Lisa is an outstanding, versatile performer with a wonderful ability to relate to young and old alike. Her enthusiasm is contagious!" - Judy Tanner, Program Director            Woburn Council On Aging OLD FASHIONED CHRISTMAS All the Christmas favorites to make the season bright....and the puppets make it spectacular! See the tree sing, clap to "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree", Elvis croons "Blue Christmas" and Diana belts "Go Tell It on the Mountain". The audience joins in the caroling (lyric sheets provided). "It was fabulous! Everyone commented that they absolutely loved your program." - Liz Bailey            Creative Connections, Adult, Morse Library, Natick     Connie leads the conga line, Franklin Senior Center, Feb. 27, 2009   Click here to see Senior Events (luncheon/shows) Return to Top Lisa Manning Phone: 508-384-1442 lisamusic@comcast.net