Bernadette Peters, Megan Hilty to Perform with The Philadlephia Orchestra in Saratoga Next Month

In just two weeks, Broadway luminaries Bernadette Peters and Megan Hilty will make their debut performances with The Philadelphia Orchestra at Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC).

Tony Award-winning actress Bernadette Peters will perform with the Orchestra on August 5 at 8PM. The performance will mark the Opening Night of the Orchestra's annual summer residency at SPAC. Peters' performance will include favorites from the roles she originated in Into the Woods, Song and Dance, and George M!, as well as highly praised revivals of On the Town and Annie Get Your Gun.

Broadway and Television star Megan Hilty will make her highly anticipated SPAC debut in her first-ever appearance with The Philadelphia Orchestra on August 13 at 8PM. Led by New York Pops Conductor Steven Reineke, the program, themed "Luck be a Lady" will include selections from Hilty's notable onstage and onscreen roles, including Smash, Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, and Wicked, as well as numerous pops standards and musical theater classics.

Tickets: Lawn Seating: $24; Kids under 12 are free; Amphitheatre Seating: $35 - $87. For more information, visit spac.org.

About Bernadette Peters: Throughout her illustrious career, Tony Award-winning actress BERNADETTE PETERS has dazzled audiences and critics with her performances on stage and television, in concert, and on recordings. Winner of two Tony Awards and three Drama Desk awards, as well as a Golden Globe, she is the youngest person to be inducted into the Theatre Hall of Fame. The star of original productions of Into the Woods, Song and Dance, and George M!, as well as highly praised revivals of On the Town and Annie Get Your Gun, she was recognized for her considerable contributions to the entertainment world with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1987. Ms. Peters will make her debut with The Philadelphia Orchestra in her first-ever appearance at SPAC during the opening night program of The Philadelphia Orchestra (August 5).

About Megan Hilty: Broadway and Television star MEGAN HILTY will make her highly anticipated SPAC debut in her first-ever appearance with The Philadelphia Orchestra led by New York Pops Conductor and Saratoga favorite STEVEN REINEKE. Hailed by Time Magazine as "the new princess of Broadway," Ms. Hilty is best known for her performances as Glinda in Wicked and Doralee in 9 to 5: The Musical as well as her television portrayal of Ivy Lynn in NBC's hit show Smash. The evening's program will include selections from Ms. Hilty's notable onstage and onscreen roles, including Smash, Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, and Wicked, as well as numerous pops standards and musical theater classics.

About The Philadelphia Orchestra: Renowned for its distinctive sound, desired for its keen ability to capture the hearts and imaginations of audiences, and admired for an unrivaled legacy of "firsts" in music-making, The Philadelphia Orchestra remains one of the preeminent orchestras in the world.

About SPAC: Voted Best Outdoor Music Venue in America by USA Today readers, SPAC's dynamic 2015 Season sets the stage for our momentous 50th Golden Anniversary in 2016, culminating in a celebration of our cherished history as well as a look to the future through new works by our beloved resident companies. Our idyllic setting in the Saratoga Spa State Park provides our audiences the perfect environment to immerse themselves in the natural beauty and artistic virtuosity of the classical arts.