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Sunday, November 24 marked the end of the free concert series for the Leamington 150 celebration, and for this Broadway performance the troupe opened the show at The Bank Theatre with Summer Nights from Grease. From left are Lauren Crawley, Melinda Lewsaw, Becca Miinch, Madison Hamm, Brett Hallick, Eric Miinch and Joel Lewsaw. Together, they belted out 27 numbers from popular shows such as Grease, Guys and Dolls, Chicago and Wicked.

Leamington 150 celebration coming to close

The Leamington 150 celebrations officially come to an end with the annual Christmas Parade on Saturday, November 30, but the concert portion of the celebration concluded on Sunday, November 24 with the last in a series of free concerts at The Bank Theatre — a Broadway hits performance in front of a large crowd.

Leamington’s celebration of 150 years included the kick-off Canada Day weekend with car shows and a Dream Cruise, as well as a packed free concert at Seacliff Park featuring Canadian country music stars Michelle Wright and Terri Clark.

Several other concerts followed – all with free admission – capturing Leamington’s musical heritage and featuring plenty of local talent along the way, as well as national recording acts. The municipality has recently released a commemorative video as well.

Leamington 150 committee chair John Moran said that he felt everyone brought their A-game to the celebration.

“The performers and volunteers brought their best game to the stages and events,” he said. “I’m also grateful to the municipality, council, administration and sponsors who gave dollars, time and experience to bring all of the amazing events, free of charge, so that everyone could partake and enjoy. Happy birthday Leamington!”

The Leamington 150 celebration concerts wrapped up at The Bank Theatre on Sunday, November 24 with a Hits of Broadway performance by a troupe of seven actors already very familiar to The Bank Theatre audiences. The performance was the final free concert held in honour of Leamington’s 150th birthday and presented by The Bank Theatre, the Leamington 150 Committee and the Municipality of Leamington. From left are Brett Hallick, Lauren Crawley, Eric Miinch, Madison Hamm, Joel Lewsaw and Becca Miinch as the guys perform a hit from Guys and Dolls.

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