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An Intimate Evening with David Foster & Katharine McPhee
David Foster, composer and piano
Katharine McPhee, vocalist
Sixteen-time Grammy Award winner David Foster and acclaimed singer and actress Katharine McPhee return to Hayes Hall for an unforgettable evening of music and storytelling. This intimate concert features timeless hits that Foster wrote or produced for artists such as Celine Dion, Whitney Houston, Michael Bublé, Chicago and Josh Groban — brought to life by McPhee’s stunning vocals and Foster’s masterful piano work. Blending chart-topping songs with behind-the-scenes anecdotes from their storied careers and personal journey together, the couple delivers a warm, entertaining performance that celebrates love, legacy and some of the greatest pop songs ever written.
David Foster
David Foster
David Foster is one of the most illustrious composers of our time. With 16 Grammy Awards, including three for Producer of the Year; an Emmy Award; a Golden Globe; and three Oscar nominations for Best Original Song, Foster has earned a reputation as a keen spotter of new talent, playing a key role in the discovery and career launches of Celine Dion, Josh Groban and Michael Bublé.
Few other individuals can claim to have their fingerprints on more major moments in all of popular music than David Foster. He has created hit songs for a diverse array of artists including Barbra Streisand; Celine Dion; Whitney Houston; Michael Jackson; Madonna; Andrea Bocelli; Michael Bublé; Josh Groban; Rod Stewart; Stevie Wonder; Earth, Wind & Fire; Diana Krall; Natalie Cole; Michael Bolton; Seal; Chaka Khan; Kenny Rogers; Dolly Parton; Chicago; Hall & Oates; Brandy; NSYNC; Boz Scaggs; and Gloria Estefan.
Foster is gearing up to take on Broadway with several projects, including writing the music for a new musical about the iconic animated character Betty Boop. He is also writing the music for a musical based on Amy Bloom’s New York Times bestselling novel Lucky Us.
Katharine McPhee
Katharine McPhee
Katharine McPhee can most recently be seen starring in the Netflix original series Country Comfort. Previously, she starred as Paige Dineen on the CBS’s spy drama Scorpion and was featured in NBC’s award-winning musical series Smash, executive produced by Steven Spielberg. Her other television credits include CSI: NY, Community and Family Guy.
McPhee appeared on the big screen in Columbia’s romantic comedy The House Bunny. In addition to her acting career, she finds great success in the music space after her turn on season five of American Idol. McPhee’s first single debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard’s Hot Singles Sales chart. Her debut album landed on the Billboard 200 chart and went gold in 2008.
McPhee also has a presence in theater, having recently starred in both the U.S. and U.K. productions of Waitress.
Christmas 2022, McPhee released part one of her Christmas album called Christmas Songs, a collection of Christmas classics produced by David Foster. Part two will be released Christmas 2023.
