LOGAN– GENTRI will join the American Festival Chorus and Orchestra as they present A Million Dreams! on Sat. July 19, 2025, with performances at 2:00 pm and 7:30 pm at the Newel and Jean Daines Concert Hall in Utah State University’s Chase Fine Arts Center.
Music Director Craig Jessop will conduct the Broadway and Hollywood classics with GENTRI’s composer and music director/producer, Stephen Nelson. The concert will showcase some of the most treasured and influential musical theatre showstoppers and popular songs beloved by audiences
The concert will showcase some of the most treasured and influential musical theatre and popular songs beloved by audiences. Audiences can look forward to hearing classics such as “When You Wish Upon a Star,” “Somewhere” from West Side Story, and “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” from The Wizard of Oz, as well as music from Les Misérables, Oliver!, Wicked, The Greatest Showman, and The Phantom of the Opera, in addition to other recognizable and beloved tunes.
“There is something special about this repertoire, especially in musical theatre, that invites and engages people of all ages and, for many, brings back wonderful memories,” said Craig Jessop, music director. “We have cherished our friendship with GENTRI over the years and are delighted that they will join us again in bringing these songs to life. Stephen Nelson’s arrangements are simply magical.”
The Gentlemen Trio GENTRI has topped the Billboard Charts and thrilled audiences with their signature “Cinematic Pop” sound. This summer they bring their lush, epic orchestrations and rich, dynamic three-part harmonies to Logan, as they join AFCO for concerts filled with Broadway classics.
Formed in 2014, GENTRI is comprised of three highly trained tenors: Brad Robins, Casey Elliott, and Bradley Quinn Lever, along with their composer and music director/producer Stephen Nelson. Critics have described GENTRI’s music as “strong, brave, and inspiring.” In addition to their powerful, original sound, they also are widely known for their harmonious interpretations of timeless love songs, rock-and-roll classics, Broadway standards, and more. To date, they have released four EPs and four full-length albums, with the most recent being “Hymns II.” GENTRI has performed for audiences around the globe and shared the stage with legends such as Kristin Chenoweth, Alfie Boe, Idina Menzel, Journey, Blondie, and One Republic. Their music videos have been featured on NBC Nightly News, ABC World News, and Inside Edition and have amassed over 200 million views on YouTube and Facebook.
The American Festival Chorus and Orchestra founded in 2008 has become one of the premier professional musical organizations in the region. Under the direction of conductor Dr. Craig Jessop and associate director Dr. Cory Evans, AFCO provides a culture of musical excellence that edifies, entertains, and educates performers and audiences.
Tickets are $15 – $40, and children aged 8 and older are welcome. For more information, call (435) 797-8022 or visit americanfestivalchorus.org.