When Anne & Gilbert begins it run this Tuesday, June 23, a new actor and recording artist will be assuming the role of Gilbert Blythe. Michael Hughes will be portraying the role for the first time opposite Rebecca Parent's Anne Shirley, who is the acclaimed Island actress returning for her third season. 
Photograph courtesy of www.mickehughes.com
In addition to being a gifted actor, Michael Hughes launched his recording career in December of 2008, with the release of his first, and widely praised new self-titled CD. Canadian Rock Legend Rik Temmet of Triumph raves that Michael Hughes is "The New 'Blue Eyes,'" with a "...beautiful smooth crooner range and falsetto. Smokey Robinson would kill for that."
Featuring a variety of standards such as "Kissing a Fool" and "You're All I Need to Get By," Hughes' debut effort is evocative of many of the past century's greatest singers including Van Morrison, James Taylor, and Frank Sinatra. The CD is an eclectic mix of jazz, pop, and R&B covers delivered by Hughes with a soaring range that spans over four octaves.
As a performer, Michael Hughes comes to a lead role in Anne & Gilbert with a prestigious international resume including two years in Japan as a star performer for Walt Disney Corporation. "We are excited by the talent Michael has," said Anne & Gilbert producer Campbell Webster, "As an actor, dancer and singer he is fantastic onstage partner to Rebecca Parent."
To hear tracks from Michael Hughes CD, visit www.mickehughes.com, where you can also learn more about Michael's career, including photos from his years in Japan. To buy tickets to www.AnneAndGilbert.com or call 1 800 708 6505. Anne & Gilbert runs from June 23rd to September 19th at the Harbourfront Theatre.
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