Special to Iredell Free News

Performing Arts Live Iredell’s 2022-2023 season will continue on Saturday, April 1, with a performance by critically acclaimed vocalist, producer and band leader Helen Welch.

A native of England, Welch began her career early as a Romper Room cast member. Since then she has headlined in prestigious venues, including The Ritz, The Savoy, and many theaters in London’s West End. She has held starring roles in “Hello Dolly,” “Carousel Barnum” and “Calamity Lane.” In the United States, she has guest starred in the Broadway musical “Smokey Joe’s Cafe,” and has fronted as soloist for The Cleveland Orchestra, The Columbus Jazz Ordtestra and other notable groups.

Welch’s talent for arrangement coupled with her ability to engage her audience has earned her a devoted following. In her touring show, “The First Ladies of Song,” Welch delivers an intimate, sophisticated production celebrating the world’s legendary divas and the songs they made famous. She regularly performs songs from Ella Fitzgerald and Peggy Lee to Whitney Houston and Diana Krall.

The show will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 1, at Mac Gray Auditorium on the campus of Statesville High School.

Tickets 

Tickets for “Helen Welch: The First Ladies of Song” are available by visiting the PAL box office at Shops UpFront, 1109 W. Front Street, Statesville, by calling 704-380-0875, online at www.PALoflredell.com, and at Mac Gray Auditorium prior to the show.