Behind the Scenes
Schirmer Theatrical and Greenberg Artists’ newest co-production, Twist & Shout: The Music of The Beatles – A Symphonic Experience, is designed to take you back to the start of the British Invasion and Beatlemania, when their early hits became famous in the US from performances at Shea Stadium, The Hollywood Bowl, and on The Ed Sullivan Show.
Throughout the concert you’ll see rare and previously unseen photos of The Beatles, curated from the exclusive Beatles Photo Book Archives. Only a fraction of the Archive’s photos were originally printed in The Beatles Book Monthly, a fan magazine published from 1963-69, then later revived from 1976-2003. While more of the photos have recently been published in books or featured in documentaries, many of the images hand selected for Twist & Shout are among the rarest, chosen to capture the camaraderie of the band.
To create authentic symphonic orchestrations for Twist & Shout, Grammy-winning arranger and conductor Jeff Tyzik referenced multiple takes from The Beatles’ original four-track sessions recorded at the famous Abbey Road Studios in London, meticulously reconstructing the vocal harmonies, rhythms, and transitions.
Set List
- She Loves You
originally released as a single in 1963 and on Meet the Beatles! (1964) - Please Please Me
originally released as a single in 1963 and on Please Please Me (1963) - Drive My Car
originally released on Rubber Soul (1965) - And I Love Her
originally released on A Hard Day’s Night (1964) - Norwegian Wood (The Bird Has Flown)
originally released on Rubber Soul (1965) - Do You Want to Know a Secret
originally released on Please Please Me (1963) - Eight Days a Week
originally released on Beatles for Sale (1964) - Michelle
originally released on Rubber Soul (1965) - Eleanor Rigby
originally released as a single and on Revolver (1966) - If I Fell
originally released as a single and on A Hard Day’s Night (1964) - I Feel Fine
originally released as a single and on Beatles for Sale (1964) - You Really Got A Hold On Me
written by Smokey Robinson, released by The Beatles on With the Beatles (1963) - Rock and Roll Music
written by Chuck Berry, released by The Beatles on Beatles for Sale (1964) - All You Need Is Love
originally released as a single in 1967 - Twist and Shout
written by Bert Berns and Phil Medley, released by The Beatles on Please Please Me (1963)
Intermission
- Day Tripper
originally released as a single in 1965 and on Yesterday and Today (1966) - We Can Work It Out
originally released as a single in 1965 and on Yesterday and Today (1966) - Got To Get You Into My Life
originally released on Revolver in 1966 - Yesterday
originally released on Help! (1965) - Nowhere Man
originally released on Rubber Soul (1965) - Can’t Buy Me Love
originally released as a single and on A Hard Day’s Night (1964) - A Hard Day’s Night
originally released on A Hard Day’s Night (1964) - Here, There and Everywhere
originally released on Revolver (1966) - Love Me Do
originally released as a single in 1962 and on Please Please Me (1963) - You Can’t Do That
originally released as a single on A Hard Day’s Night (1964) - Yellow Submarine
originally released as a single and on Revolver (1966) - Hey Jude
originally released as a single in 1968
All music and imagery under exclusive license from Sony Music Publishing, MPL Communications, Harrisongs Ltd, & The Beatles Book Photo Library, to Schirmer Theatrical, LLC. This show is not endorsed by or connected to Apple Corps or The Beatles.
Twist & Shout: The Music of The Beatles – A Symphonic Experience is a co-production of Schirmer Theatrical and Greenberg Artists, part of their joint Symphonic Experience catalogue.
Artists
Paul Loren
Vocals & Keyboard
Nashville-based singer-songwriter Paul Loren has always been steeped in the classic American songbook. With his earlier work channeling 60’s R&B, Brill Building pop and even big band-era crooning, Paul’s voice, tailored sense of style, and twinkle-in-his-eye personality has won over fans and devotees from coast to coast. Loren launched his solo career with a string of sold-out shows in New York City at famed venue Joe’s Pub at the Public with his ‘One-Night Only Band’ in early 2014. His first solo single, “All By Myself,” released in 2015, was supported by radio stations Lightning100 in Nashville, SiriusXM’s The Pulse, WCOO/Charleston and KPND/ Spokane, among others.
A six-song debut EP came in 2016, Paul Loren Is…Available!, featuring swing-era covers of classic songs by Sammy Cahn and Jimmy Van Heusen, the songwriting team behind Sinatra’s classic 50’s run. 2017 saw the release of the single and video for the original song, “I Know A Place,” inspired by Civil Rights-era anthems and “evoking the somber hope of Louis Armstrong’s “What A Wonderful World.” (HuffPost) A slew of singles followed, including the 50’s-inspired “(Gonna Take) A Little Time,” with its accompanying whimsical video filmed at Brooklyn’s The Royal Palms Shuffleboard Club and premiering on Parade.com. During this time, Loren was personally selected by Jennifer Lopez to perform at her Birthday Gala in Las Vegas; appeared on “The Tonight Show” starring Jimmy Fallon, partnered with The Ryan Seacrest Foundation; performed at the legendary STAX Museum in Memphis Tennessee; and recorded in the world-renowned Sun Studio. He has opened for and supported touring artists including: The Temptations; singer-songwriter Brendan James; American Idol Winner Taylor Hicks; folk singer and guitarist David Bromberg; British soul singer James Hunter; and has shared the stage with Paul Shaffer, Queen Latifah, Christie Brinkley and food personality Giada De Laurentiis.
With his 22-song collection Betwixt & Between, Paul has pivoted in a new and exciting musical direction. The songs, while retaining his knack for melody and timeless songwriting chops, traffic in a depth and brutal honesty not found in his earlier material. There’s a connective thread in the new songs reminiscent of Elvis’ early Sun Studios recordings, spun fresh with Americana and folk influences. “While his earlier material put him on the map, Loren’s heightened, and at times devastating, lyricism set against an upbeat groove-based sonic backdrop sets the LP as a career milestone.” (American Songwriter). Through it all, he ties together the more profound lyrical territory with a blazing rhythm section that feels rearing and ready to hit the road again.
Colin Smith
Vocals & Guitar
With a career spanning over 20 years, Irish born Colin Smith has led a musical life as varied as it is impressive. With his former band Mrnorth, while on RCA, Smith toured extensively with the likes of The Who, Van Halen, Sheryl Crow and Journey, among many others.
As a solo artist, songs from his two records have been licensed to movies and TV alike. Smith has been seen in live collaborations with Alicia Keys and has worked multiple times on Saturday Night Live as featured vocal talent. Smith has most recently been seen touring with Christina Aguilera, duetting with her on the Grammy® Award-winning “Say Something” to audiences across the globe, as well as performing background vocals for the show.
Rick Brantley
Vocals
Rick Brantley made the move to Nashville, TN where he established himself as one of the most in-demand young writers on Music Row with cuts ranging from Meat Loaf to David Nail. An artist and dynamic performer as well as a songwriter, Brantley has toured nonstop all over the world, opening for everyone from John Hiatt to Kiefer Sutherland to Zac Brown and Brandy Clark, as well as headlining his own solo shows.
Brantley continues to add to his impressive portfolio, producing acclaimed records with artists like Rob Baird and Justin Halpin and directing music videos in his down time.
Shubh Saran
Lead Guitar
Shubh Saran is a New York-based guitarist, composer, and producer who has performed globally with his band throughout the United States, India, Canada, Bangladesh, Vietnam and Mexico. Having grown up in six different countries, his career has been shaped by a mixture of influences. Saran’s intricate compositions fuse sounds from modern jazz, neo-soul, and rock with classical and contemporary Indian music. In October 2021, Saran independently released his second full-length album and fourth overall release titled inglish – a groundbreaking work that explores concepts of assimilation, global identity, and native culture.
Pitchfork described inglish as “a heartfelt exploration of the ups and downs of being part of the world’s fastest-growing floating tribe—part global citizen, part cultural refugee,” and named the album to its list of Best Jazz and Experimental Music of 2021. DownBeat described inglish as a “scintillating musical brew,” and awarded the album three and a half stars. Before moving to New York City to start his music career, Saran studied at Berklee College of Music, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in Music Performance. In 2017, Saran made his critically acclaimed debut with the release of Hmayra, and later followed up with H.A.D.D. (2018), and Becoming (2019). Throughout his career as a recording artist, each release has represented a different introspection for Saran.
Chris Kuffner
Bass Guitar
Jon Epcar
Drums
Emilio Navaira IV was born in San Antonio Texas, and grew up on stage. He started playing with his father—Tejano Icon Emilio Navaira—at an early age and soon—along with his brother Diego—were fronting their own projects across the US. Their band The Last Bandoleros has toured the US, Europe, Latin America, and Asia. They’ve shared the bill with artists like The Mavericks, Cheap Trick, Los Lobos, Miley Cyrus, Guns and Roses, Shaggy and Sting. Emilio loves The Beatles and is thrilled to get to play their music with symphony orchestras across the country.
Creative Team
Robert Thompson
Creative Producer
Jeff Tyzik
Producer & Arranger
Jami Greenberg
Producer & Booking Agent
Betsey Perlmutter
Producer
Alex Kosick
Associate Producer
Schirmer Theatrical is a concert production company specializing in the creation of symphonic experiences, film with live orchestra concerts, and theatrical productions.
Greenberg Artists is an artist management and concert production company striving to bring the highest level of talent and musical integrity to audiences around the world.
Merchandise
Beatles Book Photo Library Prints
A curated selection of photos for sale from The Beatles Book Monthly Magazine.
All the photos featured here were taken for the Beatles Monthly Magazine, the official fanzine that ran from August 1963 to December 1969 and had exclusive access to the group in the studio, backstage and even in their homes.
In a world where following your idols with a click of a mouse wasn’t an option, the magazine was a lifeline for Beatles’ fans who got to hear their news and see their pictures every month.