ENTERTAINMENT PRODUCTION
Award-winning Entertainment Producer Andy Kushner creates unforgettable signature performances. Learn about Andy’s sophisticated, detailed, and passionate approach in videos below. The three highlighted events include: New Year’s Eve at Vegas hotspot Bellagio, a televised wedding at Disney by the Dream Team, and a breath-taking industry gala in Arizona.
BELLAGIO
Where: Bellagio, Las Vegas.
When: New Year s Eve.
What: 1000 High-Roller VIP Party—invitation only.
Result:
Winner: 2007 Entertainer of the Year
Bellagio’s Special Event Director said that the premier casino had, “…never seen such an over-the-top display of entertainment.” Andy produced “…an incredible and outrageous night.”
Andy produced three hours of nonstop live musical entertainment for Bellagio’s exclusive VIP New Year’s Eve bash. To make this night ultimately historic, he opted to collaborate with world renowned designer Sean DeFreitas, Bellagio’s production team, and award-winning choreographer Ruddy Sanchez.
The panorama on stage consisted of SoundConnection’s ten members, five additional skilled musicians and vocalists, and twenty three exceptional dancers. Performers bathed in the glow of elaborate intelligent lighting and pyrotechnics. Massive staging and a fifty foot backdrop screen gave the partying guests unforgettable views of the innovative, sexy performances, no matter where they were in the crowd.
Bellagio’s Special Event Director said that the premier casino had, “…never seen such an over-the-top display of entertainment.” Andy produced “…an incredible and outrageous night.”
Andy produced three hours of nonstop live musical entertainment for Bellagio’s exclusive VIP New Year’s Eve bash. To make this night ultimately historic, he opted to collaborate with world renowned designer Sean DeFreitas, Bellagio’s production team, and award-winning choreographer Ruddy Sanchez.
The panorama on stage consisted of SoundConnection’s ten members, five additional skilled musicians and vocalists, and twenty three exceptional dancers. Performers bathed in the glow of elaborate intelligent lighting and pyrotechnics. Massive staging and a fifty foot backdrop screen gave the partying guests unforgettable views of the innovative, sexy performances, no matter where they were in the crowd.
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DISNEY DREAM WEDDING
Where: Disney World’s Cinderella Castle.
When: Valentine s Day 2007.
What: BRIDES Magazine’s Dream Team Fantasy Wedding.
Result: Winner: 2008 Best Entertainment Production
National press coverage—Entertainment Tonight, Food Network, and BRIDES Magazine.
BRIDES Magazine selected Andy to join their Dream Team along with industry giants, Sylvia Weinstock, Tyler Florence and David Tutera. SoundConnection was slated to perform for the Fantasy Wedding winning couple.
Andy presented a unique concept for the ceremony that significantly heightened Disney’s original plan. His vision was approved because it would significantly increase the ceremony’s visual and emotional impact. Essentially, Andy’s ideas added drama and attracted the impressive national press desired.
National press coverage—Entertainment Tonight, Food Network, and BRIDES Magazine.
BRIDES Magazine selected Andy to join their Dream Team along with industry giants, Sylvia Weinstock, Tyler Florence and David Tutera. SoundConnection was slated to perform for the Fantasy Wedding winning couple.
Andy presented a unique concept for the ceremony that significantly heightened Disney’s original plan. His vision was approved because it would significantly increase the ceremony’s visual and emotional impact. Essentially, Andy’s ideas added drama and attracted the impressive national press desired.
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EDS OPENING GENERAL SESSION
Where: Phoenix, Arizona.
When: April, 2008.
What: EDS Opening General Session.
Result:
Winner: 2009 Best Entertainment Concept, Budget Under $25k
Andy seamlessly integrated live music and visuals—via a “dreaming” theme—that would surprise and inspire the discerning crowd. EDS guests at the morning session already possessed immense entertainment exposure, so the goal that Andy surpassed was enormously challenging. Individual artists and musical groups were carefully chosen and combined to form one brilliant hybrid. Andy’s international act included: an acclaimed female violin trio of triplets, a star quality rock guitarist/vocalist, a multi-keyboardist, a harpist, a drummer, and a choir. Attendees were wowed by the unexpected journey that built in sound, lighting, and staging.
Andy seamlessly integrated live music and visuals—via a “dreaming” theme—that would surprise and inspire the discerning crowd. EDS guests at the morning session already possessed immense entertainment exposure, so the goal that Andy surpassed was enormously challenging. Individual artists and musical groups were carefully chosen and combined to form one brilliant hybrid. Andy’s international act included: an acclaimed female violin trio of triplets, a star quality rock guitarist/vocalist, a multi-keyboardist, a harpist, a drummer, and a choir. Attendees were wowed by the unexpected journey that built in sound, lighting, and staging.
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