Debbie Allen & the Greys Anatomy Cast - Holiday Message to U.S. Army Reserve

GA Cast - Holiday Message to U.S. Army Reserve

Fame Reunion Raises 20,000 Euros for Charity

The Fame Reunion Concert was a huge success and has reached it's goal of Raising 20,000 Euros for the Children's Charity Ger Onlus.  Thank you everybody who took part, donated, shared posts etc.. This is a great Christmas Gift and shows the power of the Fame Community.

Pictures of the Week

The Fame reunions continue as Nia Peeples, Lee Curreri and Erica Gimpel, attend the Hot Chocolate Nutcracker with Debbie Allen, Eartha Robinson and Carlo Imperato. Photos from Lee Curreri.

Reunion Cast and Disco Inferno backstage Fame Reunion 2015

 

Reunion Cast and Disco Inferno backstage Fame Reunion 2015

It Wont Be Christrmas until You're Here - Lee Curreri

"It Won't Be Christmas Until You're Here" is a Christmas song written by Lee Curreri.

Dan MacKenzie - lead vocal
Fanny Franklin - background vocals
Noah Needleman - guitar
Lee Curreri - keyboards and programming

"Christmas Cookies" Michael Cerveris and Kimberly Kaye with Loose Cattle

"Christmas Cookies"  Michael Cerveris and Kimberly Kaye with Loose Cattle

Erica Gimpel - Love Stays - Fame Reunion

Erica Gimpel performs "Love Stays" a song she wrote for her Mother Phyllis Bash, at the Fame Reunion Concert.

Here's what Erica had to say:

"I have to thank Giuseppe Festa for sending this precious footage. Many people have been asking to hear the song I wrote and sang for my mother during our concert in Italy. Here is LOVE STAYS… This moment in time is one myself and my mother will treasure for the rest of our lives. Grateful to be able share it with you... And especially in honor of the upcoming Holiday Season may we always be reminded to treasure our loved ones, those that are here with us and also those who have moved on… Because truly LOVE STAYS! Enjoy!"

MMA Crossfire Article on the Fame Reunion

MMA Crossfire Article on the Fame Reunion

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Fame Reunion 2015 Press Conference

Erica Gimpel, Lee Curreri, Carlo Imperato and Jesse Borrego at the Fame Reunion 2015 Press Conference on December 4th in Salsomaggiore Terme, Italy.

Predominately in Italian, Erica, Jesse and Carlo do speak in English about why they are there and their favourite episodes.

 

Welcome Christmas - Christine Reisner - Music Albert Hague

"Welcome Christmas" - performed by Christine Reisner with Music by Albert Hague.

Starmaker Clip - Fame Reunion

"Starmaker! Clip from Fame Reunion 2015 featuring Lee Curreri, Valerie Landsburg, Carlo Imperato, Cynthia Gibb, Erica Gimpel, Jesse Borrego and Nia Peeples.

 

Fame Clip - Fame Reunion 2015

Fame Clip performed by Valerie Landsburg, Erica Gimpel, Nia Peepels, Cynthia Gibb, Carlo Imperato and Jesse Borrego at the Fame Reunion in Italy.

Man in the Mirror Clip Fame Reunion 2015

Nia Peeples, Erica Gimpel, Valerie Landsburg, Cynthia Gibb, Carlo Imperato and Jesse Borrego performing "Man In The Mirror" at the Fame Reunion Concert 2015.

You're A Mean One Mr Grinch - Christine Reisner - Music Albert Hague

"You're A Mean One Mr Grinch" performed by Christine Reisner with Music by Albert Hague.

Fame Reunion Footage Update

With only 8 posting days of this month left there's not enough time to post all my memories, pictures and video footage of the Fame Reunion Concert. Plus having been so busy recently I just don't have the time to get things sorted out. So I've decided that next month will be Fame Reunion Month and everything will be posted then

This month I will continue to post some little tasters of the show and the cast's time in Italy.

A huge thank you to Danila Corgnati for allowing me to post her beautiful concert photos and to Patrick Bron for sending me his video footage of the concert. 

Erica Gimpel discusses the Fame Cast and Reunion Concert

Erica Gimpel reflects on the fame Reunion the Cast and the Fans.

Here's What Erica Had to Say: 

Reuniting with my cast mates during the Fame Reunion Concert was profound. As we sang together performing the old songs and new ones realizations began to emerge.

It became clear that as we mature we have the incredible opportunity of becoming more grounded in who we truly are. I began seeing everyone with new eyes while also acknowledging our profound shared connection of being a part of the Fame Series and understanding its lasting impact on people to this very day.

Thank you to all the fans who flew in from London, Holland, the Netherlands, England, Greece and all the different parts of Italy. Your support, love and stories will always be remembered. Thank you to the incredible Stefano and his wonderful family for hosting us and treating us with such loving kindness… My heart is deeply touched by how you embraced each and every one of us making sure we were comfortable during our stay in Italy… We are truly family and I will always be deeply grateful to you. Peace…
 

Thank you Danila Corgnati for these beautiful photos.

Life Is A Celebration (Snippet) Fame Reunion 2015

Life Is A Celebration (Snippet) Fame Reunion 2015 performed by Erica Gimpel and Carlo Imperato posted by Gloria Turrini

 

Picture of the Week

 

Great shot of Carlo Imperato, Nia Peeples, Valerie Landsburg, Cynthia Gibb and Jesse Borrego in rehearsals fro the Fame Reunion Concert in Italy.

Knockout Promo Ad 1983

"Knockout" Promo Ad 1983

Fame Reunion Concert Running order

Here's the full running order of the show: 

 

 eVolution Dance Theatre performed 2 Dance numbers

“I Still Believe In Me” – Erica (Lee on Piano)

 Narrator Marco Caronna introduces Lee - Cast Introductions

“Starmaker” – Erica, Cynthia, Nia, Jesse, Valerie, Carlo & Lee

“Beautiful Dreamer” – Valerie (Lee on Piano)

“Could We Be Magic Like You” – Lee, Erica & Valerie

“Higher Ground” – Jesse & Nia

“Footloose” – Cynthia (Nia, Jesse, Valerie dancing)

“One is the loneliest Number” eVolution Dance Theatre

“Fame” – Erica, Cynthia, Nia, Jesse & Carlo (Lee on Piano)

 Monologue read by Valerie

“Never Never” – Valerie

“Ah Che Sara” Marco Caronna & Disco Inferno

“Love Stays” – Erica

“Life is a Celebration” Erica & Carlo (Valerie on Backing Vocals)

 Monologue performed by Carlo

“Man In The Mirror” - Nia, Erica, Carlo, Jesse, Cynthia, & Valerie

“Tomorrow Morning” – Nia, Cynthia & Jesse

“The World” – Jesse

“Never Out Run The Night” – Nia

“Long Train Running” - Nia (her son Chris Hayzel on guitar)

“Stairway to Heaven” - Nia, Erica, Carlo, Jesse, Cynthia & Valerie (Tribute to Gene)

“One” Nia, Erica, Carlo, Jesse & Cynthia ( Val guitar, Lee Piano)

 

Encore:

“Starmaker” Erica, Cynthia, Nia, Jesse, Valerie, Carlo & Lee

“Fame” - Erica, Cynthia, Nia, Jesse, Valerie, Carlo & Lee

Fame Reunion

We are back in the U.K. After the most wonderful trip. All my dreams came true. We laughed, we cried, we sang, we danced.... From rehearsals, to the concert and the after show meeting there's so much to tell. Met some wonderful people and the cast were so kind and gracious. All will be revealed in time but now I've come down to earth with a bump as I travel home only to go travelling again for my father in law's funeral on Thursday. Hopefully next week, I'll be able to share everything then. Thank you to Stefano Mendogni for making all of this possible; he is one of the kindest people in the world. He worked so hard to make all these dreams a reality. Thanks to everyone who said hello and for your wonderful, kind comments about me and my site. We may not all actually know each other but we are a family. Fame brings us together and we can only hope and dream that one day it will bring us together again xxx

Fame 1980 TV Promo Ad

Fame 1980 TV Promo Ad

Jesse Borrego & Valerie Landsburg Photo by Lee Curreri

I love this black and shot taken by Lee Curreri of Valerie Landsburg and Jesse Borrego in Rehearsals for the reunion Concert in Italy.

More Fame in Italy Pictures

Fame Reunion 2015 Press Conference

Friday 04th December at 3.00pm in room liberty of Grand Hotel Porro-Spa & Beauty-Salsomaggiore is scheduled a press conference presentation of ‪#‎famerreunion2015‬, which will be attended by the artists, the mayor of salsomaggiore fritelli, The Alderman to the culture of the municipality of salsomaggiore isetti, the directors caronna and rossini and the responsible for g.e.r. onlus Stefano Mendogni.
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Venerdì 04/12 alle 15 nella Sala Liberty del Grand Hotel Porro - SPA & Beauty - Salsomaggiore è programmata la conferenza stampa di presentazione di ‪#‎FamerReunion2015‬, alla quale parteciperanno gli artisti, il sindaco di Salsomaggiore Fritelli, l’assessore alla Cultura del comune di Salsomaggiore Isetti, i registi Caronna e Rossini e il responsabile di G.E.R. Onlus Stefano Mendogni.‪#‎GerChildren‬ ‪#‎conpocopuoifaremolto‬ Radio Globale

Fame Reunion 2015 Cast in Rehearsal for the Concert

Fame Reunion 2015 Cast in Rehearsal for the Concert with Carlo Imperato, Cynthia Gibb, Valerie Landsburg, Erica Gimpel and Jesse Borrego.

Fame Reunion 2015 Cast Pictures in Italy

Erica Gimpel has been sharing  pictures of her and fellow cast members in Italy. Seen here with Nia Peeples, Valerie Landsburg and Carlo Imperato.