September 7, 2018

Johnny Manhattan Orchestra opens season Sept. 14

The Johnny Manhattan Orchestra opens its season Sept. 14 at the DelRay Ballroom in Lincoln.

The Johnny Manhattan Orchestra opens its season Sept. 14 at the DelRay Ballroom in Lincoln.

The Johnny Manhattan Orchestra will open its first performance of the season from 7 to 10 p.m. Sept. 14 at the DelRay Ballroom, located at 817 R St. in Lincoln’s Haymarket.

Founded in 2016 to celebrate the great music of the Swing Era and support the Glenn Korff School of Music’s Jazz Studies program, this year’s Johnny Manhattan Orchestra includes 10 jazz studies students (five doctoral and five undergraduate), six professional instrumental musicians, and three professional vocalists. The orchestra has added 33 new songs to its extensive library, allowing for a diverse selection of shows throughout the year.

Show admission is $12 per person, with groups of 10 or more paying $10 per person. Season passes are $90 and will be available for all nine performances, as well as being transferable. Season pass holders will be allowed to enter 15 minutes prior to the general public.

Performances take place monthly during the academic year from 7-10 p.m. Doors open at 6:15 p.m., or 6 p.m. for season pass holders.

Performance dates for the 2018-2019 Johnny Manhattan Orchestra season include:

  • Friday, September 14, 2018
  • Friday, October 12, 2018
  • Friday, November 23, 2018
  • Friday, December 14, 2018
  • Friday, January 11, 2019
  • Friday, February 8, 2019
  • Friday, March 8, 2019
  • Friday, April 12, 2019
  • Friday, May 10, 2019

For information, please contact johnnymanhattanorchestra@gmail.com.