The Cast of Beatlemania

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The Cast of Beatlemania
The Cast of Beatlemania
The Cast of Beatlemania
Background information
Origin New England, United States
Occupation(s) Beatles Tribute Band
Years active 1980–present
Website Moptops.com
Members
Carlo Cantamessa
Lenie Colacino
Jim Filgate
John Delgado
Notable instrument(s)
Rickenbacker Model 325, 360v64
  • Gretch Country Gentleman guitars
  • Hofner Beatles Violin Bass guitar
  • Ludwig Black Oyster pearl drum kit
  • Vox Guitar amplification
  • Epiphone Casino Sunburst and Blonde solid Body guitars
  • Gibson-J-160E acoustic Guitars, Cherry SG Electric Guitars
  • Fender-Stratocasters - Sonic Blue, Sunburst

The Cast of Beatlemania is a U.S. tribute band to The Beatles, one of the best known and longest running in the world. The group currently features Lenie Colacino, a former cast member of the 1977 Broadway musical Beatlemania. The group has performed in all fifty U.S. states, and over twenty foreign countries, including Canada, England, Mexico, South America, Brazil and Japan.

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[edit] History

The Cast was individually selected from thousands of musicians who auditioned from all over the U.S. for the Broadway show, Beatlemania.

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[edit] Members

The current members are:

  • Carlo Cantamessa (as John Lennon) - rhythm guitar, bass guitar, piano, lead vocal, band manager
Performed this role for over 25 years.
Worldwide praise for his sound-alike/look-alike impersonation.
  • Lenie Colacino (as Paul McCartney) - bass guitar, piano, lead vocal
The first left-handed member of the original Broadway production of Beatlemania.
Gifted vocal range and sound-alike quality allows him to copy many performers and characters perfectly.
  • Jim Filgate (as George Harrison) - lead guitar, lead vocal
The heart of the show for 13 years bringing a lifetime of musical experience to his role.
  • John Delgado (as Ringo Starr) - drums, percussion, lead vocal
An integral part of the show for 7 years with a successful background in theater and music.
  • Mark Templeton - keyboards, musical director, arranger
Previously played with Freddie Hubbard, Dizzy Gillespie, Chuck Berry and Kenny Garrett.

[edit] The show

The Cast at New Milford High School, CT in 2005
The Cast at New Milford High School, CT in 2005
Lenie Colacino (as Paul McCartney) and Jim Filgate (as George Harrison)
Lenie Colacino (as Paul McCartney) and Jim Filgate (as George Harrison)
Carlo Cantamessa as John Lennon
Carlo Cantamessa as John Lennon

The Cast works in the following applications:

  • Arenas & stadiums
  • Theaters & auditoriums
  • Fairs and outdoor events
  • Conventions & corporate functions
  • Schools & colleges
  • Auto, boat, and home shows
  • Police & fireman fundraisers
  • Special events
  • Opening & closing acts
Act I
  • "I Want to Hold Your Hand"
  • "Yesterday"
  • "I Saw Her Standing There"
  • "Act Naturally"
  • "This Boy"
  • "Lose That Girl"
  • "From Me to You"
  • "Help!"
  • "Please Please Me"
  • "In My Life"
  • "All My Loving"
  • "Nowhere Man"
  • "A Hard Days Night"
  • "I Feel Fine"
  • "Happy Just to Dance"
  • "Day Tripper"
  • "Can't Do That"
  • "Twist & Shout"
Act II
  • "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band"
  • "Back in USSR"
  • "With a Little Help From My Friends"
  • "Birthday"
  • "Lucy in the Sky With Diamonds"
  • "Something"
  • "Strawberry Fields Forever"
  • "Penny Lane"
  • "I Am the Walrus"
  • "Lady Madonna"
  • "Taxman"
  • "Hey Jude"
  • "Hide Your Love Away"
  • "Here Comes the Sun"
  • "Got to Get You"
  • "Get Back"
  • "Come Together"
  • "Revolution"

[edit] Upcoming Dates

[edit] Articles

  • " Cast members [...] had the playing ability and stage presence to make one feel as if one were actually witnessing the Pride of Liverpool. " -- Jim Dreher, 15 May 2003, Town Times (full article)
  • "The performances of the four cast members were strikingly similar to the originals. Most notably was Cantamessa's portrayal of John Lennon, from his playful nature with the crowd to his unique singing talent and appearance."--Nancy Hall, 13 October 2004,QU Chronicle (full article)
  • "...more than 3,000 gathered at the Harwinton Fairgrounds Saturday to see The Cast of Beatlemania perform a fund-raising concert for the Harwinton Lions Club[...]The group wowed the audience with its sound-alike vocal stylings and British toned stage banter. By the end of the first song some of the crowd was dancing near the stage. And the audience let out a few "woos" to help The Cast of Beatlemania with "I Saw Her Standing the There."--DOUG JAGGERS, 11 July 2004, The Register Citizen(full article)

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