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Known as the man of a thousand voices, André-Philippe Gagnon is considered the No. 1 singing impressionist in the world today. He has toured the world with Celine Dion, headlined Las Vegas and appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson.
The renowned artist will be playing two dates in central Ontario, May 9 at the Orillia Opera House and May 25 at Meaford Hall.
Gagnon's impressions of famous personalities including Mick Jagger, John Lennon, Louis Armstrong, the Black Eyed Peas and even Sam Smith are rapid-fire and amazingly spot on.
Gagnon can slip from Frank Sinatra to Pharrell Williams in the blink of an eye.
Today, André Philippe Gagnon is back with a brand new show. He takes the audience on a compelling and unforgettable musical journey telling universally relatable stories of the songs that create the soundtracks of our lives.
In a conversational tone, Gagnon shares memories, funny anecdotes, and thoughts. Up close and personal, he allows his audience to discover the person behind the eternal smile of the showman.
We all have a playlist of favourite songs that remind us of key moments in our lives. The show’s musical playlist triggers a powerful response from the audience. Each impression brings back memories and feel-good emotions to the audience.
Gagnon’s big break came when he appeared on the now-legendary Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson nearly four decades ago, performing his version of We Are the World, impersonating all 18 famous voices on the song.
Following that performance he sold out an entire tour in three hours in his home province of Quebec, setting box office records.
He’s performed across the globe, toured twice with Celine Dion, was featured at the Olympics, and performed the opening of the SkyDome broadcast live.
In the early 2000s, Gagnon also completed a decade-long residency in Las Vegas at the prestigious casinos the Venetian and the Paris playing to packed houses six nights a week, being named “Vegas’ Best New Act.”
For tickets and more information, visit www.andrephilippegagnon.com.
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