Working to a live Symphony Orchestra, Phillip spent rehearsal getting to know the persona of the accompaniments. This is not a picture of dueling violins but in fact a synchronization of Concertmaster / Violinist Ignance Jang and Phillip's marionette Manuel D' Exterity

Scott Joplin never had it so good. His rag was turned into a symphonic sound for Pierrot's rendition of "Piano Rags".

What will you be doing New Years Eve?  Frank De Lima sang  that very question every night on stage to a photo of  Taffy placed on a grand piano. To the audience's surprise, the real Taffy sprang out from behind the photo to answer the question. Though mesmerized by Franks lyrics, Taffy was drawn away by the accompaniment of Pops Conductor Matt Catingub long enough to give him a sloppy doggie kiss. Retrieving a rose from a vase, Taffy returned to Frank and the two finished the number in each others arms knowing the New Year will be a joyous one.

The entire cast and audience were moved by  Jim Nabors' performance of " O' Holly Night" in the finale. It  received a standing ovation every night.