Photo Coverage: 'All About ANNIE' at SIRIUS Live on Broadway
By: Peter James Zielinski Dec. 05, 2008
Legendary Broadway composer Charles Strouse (Annie, Bye Bye Birdie, Applause); Tony nominee Andrea McArdle (Annie, Les Miserables) and Chairman and CEO of Music Theatre International, Freddie Gershon (Licensing Agent of Annie) all joined together for an interview and performance with "Sirius Live on Broadway" host Seth Rudetsky on Wednesday, December 3rd. live from the Broadway Concierge and Ticket Center (1560 Broadway between 46th & 47th streets) in Times Square.
The event marked a tribute to the Broadway musical Annie. Rudetsky interviewed Strouse and McArdle in a live broadcast that featured live musical performances. On the occasion of Strouse's 80th birthday, Gershon presented the composer with a book of fan letters from children who have performed in productions of Annie around the world.
Every Wednesday at 12:00p, Broadway fans are invited to "SIRIUS XM Live on Broadway" to watch interviews and performances with their favorite Broadway stars, and get the chance to meet them in person.
Broadway fans are invited to SIRIUS XM Live on Broadway with host Seth Rudetsky at the Broadway Concierge & Ticket Center each Wednesday at 12 noon ET to watch live interviews and performances with their favorite Broadway stars. Autograph signings and photos will follow interviews and performances. The Broadway Concierge & Ticket Center is located inside the Times Square Information Center at 1560 Broadway between 46th & 47th streets. SIRIUS XM Live on Broadway is open to the public.
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Photos by Peter James Zielinski
Freddie Gershon (Music Theatre International), Andrea McArdle, and Charles Strouse
Freddie Gershon, Andrea McArdle, and Charles Strouse
Freddie Gershon, Andrea McArdle, and Charles Strouse
Seth Rudetsky, Freddie Gershon, Andrea McArdle, and Charles Strouse
Freddie Gershon, Andrea McArdle, and Charles Strouse
Andrea McArdle with Bobby McGuire and Frank Conway from Broadway Cares / Equity Fights AIDS
Freddie Gershon and Charles Strouse
Freddie Gershon and Charles Strouse
Freddie Gershon and Charles Strouse
Julie James, MC and Program Director of SIRIUS XM “On Broadway”
Andrea McArdle, Charles Strouse, and Seth Rudetsky
Charles Strouse and Seth Rudetsky
Freddie Gershon, Andrea McArdle, Charles Strouse, and Seth Rudetsky
Andrea McArdle sings 'NYC' from Annie
Andrea McArdle and Charles Strouse
Freddie Gershon, Andrea McArdle, and Charles Strouse
Freddie Gershon, Andrea McArdle, Charles Strouse, and Seth Rudetsky
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