'Starstruck!' hits the mark in Fallbrook Food Pantry fundraiser

FALLBROOK – "Starstruck!" The Baby Boomers’ Guide to a World of Wonderful Women" was presented on Sept. 23 at the Bob Burton Performing Arts Center. The performers, British sensation Toni Morrell and her husband/musical director, David Dial, presented a multi-media concert that was outstanding in its homage to an eclectic array of legendary ladies that surprised and delighted the audience.

Tribute of song by the powerful vocalization of Morrell and the captivating video and orchestral accompaniment of Dial brought memories of favorites such as Debbie Reynolds; The Divas: Barbra Streisand, Bette Midler and Cher and the Ladies of Country.

Elvis Presley’s leading ladies and some ‘beautiful girls’ who weren’t was especially intriguing. The tribute medley of Judy Garland was breathtaking bringing chills and tears to many.

A special performance by these multi-talented artists was presented to honor the Fallbrook Food Pantry. The visuals and vocal of "Bridge Over Troubled Waters" is touching in its warmth while stirring awareness of hunger within the community.

The audience was pleased and impressed with the entire show. Comments made by attendees were all complimentary. Different people liked different segments that were especially reminiscent of their younger years – walks down memory lane – music with meaningful words.

There were approximately 150 attendees at the event. The Fallbrook Food Pantry extends special appreciation to the special supporters (named in the program) and the businesses who generously contributed to present the event. The volunteers from the National Women’s Charity League provided refreshment at intermission and Fallbrook High music students served as ushers.

Program organizer Vi Dupre said, "We are pleased and proud to have presented "Starstruck!" and are in process of tallying the funds raised. We do know that "Starstruck!" brought something really special to Fallbrook that the Boomers thoroughly enjoyed and that those preceding and those following the Boomers also shared a wonderful experience that will be long remembered."