BROADWAY ON BROADWAY to Feature Nederlander's 100th Anniv. Celebration, SMASH Season 2 Sneak Peek & More!

By: Sep. 04, 2012
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Musical numbers were announced today for the 20th Broadway on Broadway® concert by The Broadway League and the Times Square Alliance. Multi-talented actress, singer, television host, playwright, songwriter and author, Kathie Lee Gifford, will host this year's Broadway on Broadway, presented by United Airlines and The New York Times.

The free outdoor concert in the heart of Times Square will take place on Sunday, September 9th at 11:30am to kick off the 2012-2013 Broadway season with star performances from new shows and long-running favorites, accompanied by a live 30-piece live orchestra. Alex Lacamoire is Musical Director.

"As we celebrate the 20th Broadway on Broadway, it's thrilling to know that multiple generations have now experienced our live outdoor concert at the crossroads of the world," said Charlotte St. Martin, Executive Director of The Broadway League. "Superheros, cheerleaders, orphans, musicians -- I'm looking forward to seeing this year's mix of new and long-running shows, plus some special surprises!"

"In an increasingly virtual world, live performances like Broadway become more important than ever as a way to give people a direct powerful and personal experience," said Tim Tompkins, President of the Times Square Alliance.

Broadway on Broadway is presented by United Airlines and The New York Times. The annual free outdoor concert at the crossroads of the world brings together stars and performances from current and upcoming Broadway productions to celebrate the beginning of the new Broadway season. Times Square will be a big block party with thousands of attendees between 46th & 47th streets between Broadway and Seventh Avenue.
Featuring:*

Annie
Special Appearance

Bring It On: The Musical
"It's All Happening"

Chicago
"My Own Best Friend"

Elf
"Never Fall in Love with an Elf"

Mamma Mia!
"Mamma Mia! Medley"

Newsies
"King of New York"

Motown: The Musical
"Get Ready"

Once
"Falling Slowly"

Scandalous: The Life and Trials of Aimee Semple McPherson
"For Such a Time as This"

SPIDER-MAN: Turn Off the Dark
"Boy Falls From the Sky"

Bare
"Are You There?"

Stomp
"Brooms"

Plus a very special Nederlander 100th Anniversary Celebration
and
A Sneak Peek from Season 2 of NBC's SMASH!

*subject to change

Additional information can be found on www.BroadwayonBroadway.com.

 

 

 



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