BARRY POTTS

As Executive Producer of ICON Theatrical Ltd., producers of ‘The Sopranos’. In these ever changing times of light entertainment ICON Theatrical aspires and strives to bring high quality live music to all members of society. Barry is thrilled to be taking The Sopranos on tour in Europe and on an extensive tour of the UK in Spring 2010

Barry has gained an international reputation as a Musical Director and Vocal Coach and to date is the youngest person to conduct The Honolulu Symphony Orchestra in Hawaii. He has also worked extensively with the Wellington Sinfonia New Zealand, The Johannesburg Festival Orchestra, The Cape Philharmonic and The KwaZulu Natal Orchestra. Following an international tour of ‘Rock Legends’ Barry returned to New Zealand to arrange and record the music for the acclaimed ‘Spirit of Christmas’ for America starring Neil Sedaka, Debbie Reynolds, The Osmonds and many other stars. This show has been running in U.S.A. for the last six years.

In 2006 Barry conducted “Frank, Dean and Sammy Live in Concert’ on Broadway New York after being Musical Director for the original production in South Africa, India and the U.K. He has also been Musical Director for ‘Dancing Queen’ working closely with the music of ABBA being presented in a new and exciting style. Barry is currently heavily involved with the arranging and musical production of ‘The Twelve Irish Tenors’. Over the last four years this show has toured extensively worldwide making guest appearances on The Max Proms Christmas television spectacular in Holland and more recently a private concert for Prince Albert of Monaco in Monte Carlo. ‘The Twelve Irish Tenors’ have toured the U.S.A. with a permanent show in Branson Missouri, seasonal shows in Reno Nevada, Chicago, Kentucky and has recently opened in Myrtle Beach South Carolina with guest star Debbie Reynolds.