Twelve talented finalists will vie for the top prize, and the chance to be this year’s “Top Tomato,” at the 5thAnnual Tomatoes Got Talent competition. This singers contest celebrates the talents of women over 40 who are currently not working professionals. The juried event, which takes place at The Triad Theatre, 158 West 72nd Street, on Monday, April 9 at 7 PM, is hosted by Randie Levine-Miller, who co-produces the show with Cheryl Benton, the founder and publisher of Thethreetomatoes.com, sponsor of the event.
This year’s panel of judges are playwright, lyricist and actress Gretchen Cryer, producer, director and actress Jana Robbins and stage, film and TV actress Laila Robins. The contestants are Nicole Morris, a business development consultant for beauty and wellness brands; Maggie Determann, the membership director for a non-profit; Jeanine Robinson, who works temp jobs while pursuing her singing dreams; Sheree Sano, a computer technician and graphic artist; Lee Ann Brill, a paralegal and school administrator; Janice McCune, an insurance annuity contract writer; Candace Leeds, a PR, marketing, development professional; Barbara Malley, a retired teacher and psychologist; Roe Piccoli, a psychotherapist; Kati Neiheisel, a data collector for a non-profit; Alicia Moss, a former dog daycare owner and jewelry designer; and Renee Katz, an occupational therapist.
Making a special guest appearance will be the concert vocalist and the three-time Tony nominated educator Corinna Sowers Adler, plus the contest’s four previous winners—Karen Nason, Susan Vardy, Kathy Waters and Teresa Fischer. Music director for the event is Jimmy Horan. This year’s winner will join previous winners Nason, Vardy, Waters and Fischer on Thursday, June 21 at 7pm (also at The Triad), for a special Randie Levine-Miller’s Tomato Diva Showstoppers to benefit the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.
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