TUBA at Starlight Theatre in Kansas City, MO

[jjelwood]

I went to a performance of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang at Starlight last Thursday. I really enjoyed the music and especially the use of the tuba in the score. The tuba/bass player was Arthur Gottleib. I think he played a B&S PT-3P from the looks of it, but don't know for sure. I have been to many musicals at Starlight and the tuba isn't used often. The last time Chicago was here Scott Watson played which was great!

[king2ba]

The tuba/bass player was Arthur Gottleib.

Arnold Gottlieb. A great guy and a wonderful musician.

[jjelwood]

Oops, yes it was Arnold, sorry!

[ArnoldGottlieb]

Thanks for saying nice things about me.....
I actually play a PT20P. I was just on the road touring through, and that is one of the most beautiful places we've played.
Peace.
ASG

[eupher61]

wow...they're TOURING with a full orchestra? or, at least enough of one to take a doubler? Wish I'd known, Arnold, I'da bought you a beverage somewhere.

[ArnoldGottlieb]

Actually we just finished our tour in KC. But yes, I played Tuba, Upright and electric bass, and our trombone player doubled euphonium. I'll be glad to take that drink here in NY......
Peace.
ASG

[ArnoldGottlieb]

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Thanks for saying nice things about me.....
I actually play a PT20P. I was just on the road touring through, and that is one of the most beautiful places we've played.
Peace.
ASG

My sister lived just south of K.C., MO for quite a few years (school teacher...We have strong family connections in Kansas...Even moi worked at KU for a year as the "tuba guy" before I decided it wasn't for me). One summer (me, a punky teenager) I saved up $40 (r/t ticket) and flew there on Braniff Airlines to visit with her for several days. She took me to the Starlight to see Steve Lawrence and Eydie Gormé do a show. I wasn't as impressed with them as I was (again, as Arnold just remarked) the venue. It's inside a huge park (w/zoo, etc...??) called Swope Park.

Good on ya, Arnold! I hope you made it home with most o' yer winnings.

Thanks Bloke. Due in some part to the influence of folks like you, I made it home with most of my winnings. Also, without any debt whatsoever, til I start house huntin' that is.
Peace.
ASG

ps Attached is a photo of that place.