Last night, April 29, The New York Pops marked its 30th birthday with a grand gala evening honoring the musical talents of songwriters Frank Loesser and Jule Styne, and the centennial of legendary entertainer Danny Kaye. Paula Zahn, host of NYC ARTS on PBS, hosted the evening. See the starry performances below!
The event began at 7:00 PM with a concert at Carnegie Hall featuring a spectacular lineup of guest artists under the baton of Music Director Steven Reineke. Performers included Laura Benanti, Stephanie J. Block, Rob McClure, Donna Murphy, James Naughton, Kelli O'Hara, Laura Osnes and Anthony Warlow and more. The New York Pops were also joined by the Ronald McDonald House Rockin' the House Band and Chorus, Camp Broadway Kids and The New York Pops Salute to Music Students. Following the concert, a black tie dinner and dance will be held at the luxurious Plaza Hotel.
Photos by Genevieve Rafter Keddy


Camp Broadway Kids

Steven Reineke and Stephanie J. Block

Steven Reineke and Betsy Wolfe

Steven Reineke and Laura Benanti

Dena Kaye

Dena Kaye

Dena Kaye presenting Steven Reineke with her father Danny Kaye's flyswatter batton

Kelli O'Hara, Steven Reineke and The Ronald McDonald House Band and Chorus

Steven Reineke and Donna Murphy

Donna Murphy and The Camp Broadway Kids

Nick Adams, Will Chase and Max von Essen

Nick Adams, Steven Reineke, Max von Essen and Will Chase

Nick Adams, Steven Reineke, Max von Essen and Will Chase

Nick Adams, Steven Reineke, Max von Essen and Will Chase

Liz Callaway and Steven Reineke

Liz Callaway and Steven Reineke

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