Broadway Under the Stars to Shine in Central Park, 6/26

By: Jun. 26, 2006
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"Broadway Under the Stars," featuring a galaxy of Broadway's brightest, will take place on Monday, June 26th at Central Park's Great Lawn at 8 PM; a fireworks finale will follow the performance, which is a tribute to legendary director-producer Harold Prince.

The NYC & Company and The League of American Theatres and Producers' free public concert is presented by Target. Among the cast are Michael Arden, Carolee Carmello, Kevin Clay, Manoel Felciano, Renee Elise Goldsberry, Donna McKechnie, Matthew Morrison, Anika Noni Rose, Elaine Stritch, Le Ann Womack, Michael Cerveris, John Cullum, Christine Ebersole, Sutton Foster, Shuler Henskley, Jane Krakowski, Rebecca Luker, Bebe Neuwirth, and Jersey Boys stars Christian Hoff, Michael Longoria, Daniel Reichard and J. Robert Spencer.

"Broadway Under the Stars" is directed by Tony nominated director and choreographer Jeff Calhoun (Big River). The choreographer is Chase Brock (Shenandoah, Ford's Theatre, Washington, D.C.). Music Director Phil Reno (The Drowsy Chaperone) will once again lead the live orchestra.

The recipient of 21 Tony Awards – the most ever by one person -- and a 1994 Kennedy Center Honoree, Prince directed the premiere productions of A Little Night Music, Cabaret, Evita, Follies, Pacific Overtures, Parade, Sweeney Todd, The Phantom of the Opera and the acclaimed revivals of Candide and Show Boat. His productions include Damn Yankees, The Pajama Game, West Side Story and Fiddler on the Roof.  He was this year's recipient of a Lifetime Achievement Tony.

The public may enter the park from West 81st Street at Central Park West or East 79th Street at Fifth Avenue. Persons with disabilities seating entrance is on East 84th Street at Fifth Avenue. In the event of rain or wet lawn conditions, the performance may be forced to cancel. Please visit broadwayunderthestars.com for current information. All bags and packages are subject to random security check.

Find out more about Broadway Under Stars by visiting BroadwayUnderTheStars.com or calling 212-484-1222. Information is also available at NYC & Company's Official Visitor Information Center at 810 Seventh Avenue and 53rd Street, at Visitor Information Kiosks located downtown at City Hall Park at the intersection of Park Row and Broadway, and in Chinatown at the triangle of Canal, Walker and Baxter Streets.


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