![]() ![]() Given his tremendous commercial success, the world was stunned in 1942 when Miller disbanded his orchestra and joined the army at the age of 38. Tickets are $32 and $49 for adults and $16 for students and military personnel.Ī beloved icon of the big band era, Glenn Miller and his orchestra soared to popularity in the early 1940s with a string of chart-topping hits including the instantly recognizable “Moonlight Serenade,” written by Miller himself. “A Tribute to Glenn Miller and the Vocalists” will be presented twice on Wednesday, Februat 2:00 p.m. LIVERMORE, CA – (February 5, 2016) –After sold out shows in 20, the Tex Beneke Orchestra will make a welcome return to the Bankhead Theater this February for two performances of “A Tribute to Glenn Miller and the Vocalists.” Filled with beloved big band music, the all new show celebrates legendary bandleader Glenn Miller in a dazzling showcase of his classic hits including “Chattanooga Choo Choo,” “Got a Gal in Kalamazoo,” and “At Last.” Also featured will be special guest stars The Mills Brothers, whose distinctive sound on such hits as “Paper Doll” and “The Glow Worm” and more earned them a Grammy Award for Lifetime Achievement, vocalist Polly Podewell, considered a master of the American popular song, and the sweet harmonies of The Lindy Sisters.
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