[Capdist-announce] “The Singing Anchors Holiday Reunion” Comes to Catskill December 15

[Steven Patterson]

Yes, Virginia, the anchors are back! The spirit of the Season will be in
full swing when The Singing Anchors and Musical Director Jay Kerr reunite
for two performances of their tune-filled Holiday Show on Sunday December
15 at Catskill’s Bridge Street Theatre. Ready for a little Holiday cheer?
Benita Zahn, Jessica Layton and Jerry Gretzinger are dusting off their
witty repartee (well, *mostly* witty) and brushing up on all of their (and
your) old holiday favorites. Come share in an evening of musical joy with
these three local legends!

The Singing Anchors have been performing together in the Capital Region
since 2009, when all three were acclaimed regional news anchors. They
appeared year-round, entertaining audiences in venues from the Fort Salem
Theater (their home base) to Vapor at the Saratoga Racino, Caffe Lena,
Cohoes Music Hall, the Clifton Park/Halfmoon and Guilderland Libraries, and
numerous theaters throughout the area until 2015.

In 2015 Jessica moved to the New York City market, where she currently
anchors for MSNBC and subs on the Early Today Show on NBC. Starting in
2016, Benita and Jerry continued the group’s Holiday Show tradition, while
simultaneously co-anchoring at WNYT and touring their hit musical
show, “Side By Side”. In 2021, after more than three decades in Albany,
Benita retired from WNYT and has since enjoyed great success as an actor
and singer in many of the region’s theaters. Jerry transitioned from his
anchor role in 2022 to become the Associate Commissioner for Internal &
External Affairs at the NYS Office of Addiction Services and Supports
(OASAS), and in 2023, showcased his versatility by taking to the stage of
Universal Preservation Hall with his solo show “Sinatra: The Man, the Myth
and the Music”.

Then, right around Christmastime in 2023, Jessica was performing a solo
show in her native Burnt Hills with guest stars Gretzinger and Zahn each
joining her onstage for a duet, and the idea of a reunion holiday show was
born. This year, they’re absolutely over the moon to be teaming up once
again.

“The Singing Anchors Holiday Reunion” will be presented twice on Sunday
December 15 – once at 2:00pm and again at 4:00pm – on Bridge Street
Theatre’s “Priscilla” Mainstage, located at 44 West Bridge Street in
Catskill. Advance tickets can be purchased online at
bridgest.org/singing-anchors-tickets/ or at the door one-half hour before
each performance on a space available basis. But advance reservations are
highly recommended. With these three beloved local celebs performing
together once again in this cherished seasonal tradition, tickets’ll fly as
sure as Santa’s reindeer! For details visit bridgest.org/singing-anchors/


*Performance Calendar: *Bridge Street Theatre presents

*THE SINGING ANCHORS HOLIDAY REUNION! *starring Benita Zahn, Jerry
Gretzinger, and Jessica Layton
and featuring Musical Director Jay Kerr
Two Performances Only
Sunday December 15 at 2:00pm & 4:00pm
Bridge Street Theatre’s “Priscilla” Mainstage
44 West Bridge Street, Catskill, NY


*Tickets: *Online in advance: $28
At the door: $30
Ages 18 and under: $15
bridgest.org/singing-anchors-tickets/
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