In Performance Video: MIGHTY REAL's Anthony Wayne Performs 'You Make Me Feel'

This week's New York Times In Performance video features actor Anthony Wayne and pianist Anthony Miller in a performance of "You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real)" from "Mighty Real: A Fabulous Sylvester Musical," a new of-Broadway show about the androgynous pop-funk-disco star Sylvester, who was a popular voice of the '70's disco era. Click here to watch!

AnthonyKen LLC and Sheryl Lee Ralph/The Diva Foundation present the Off-Broadway premiere of MIGHTY REAL: A FABULOUS SYLVESTER MUSICAL, the new musical that celebrates the life of the original 1970s "Queen of Disco" Sylvester, featuring classic songs such as "(You Make Me Feel) Mighty Real," "Dance (Disco Heat)," "Do Ya Wanna Funk," and "You Are My Friend." MIGHTY REAL: A FABULOUS SYLVESTER MUSICAL stars Anthony Wayne(Pippin, Anything Goes, Priscilla Queen of the Desert) as Sylvester. MIGHTY REAL: A FABULOUS SYLVESTER MUSICAL has a book by Anthony Wayne, direction byAnthony Wayne and Kendrell Bowman, choreography byAnastacia McCleskey, and musical direction by Alonzo Harris. Previews begin Off-Broadway at Theatre at St. Clement's (423 W. 46th Street) on Friday, September 5, 2014. The limited-engagement is scheduled through Sunday, October 5th. The Press Opening is Sunday, September 14th at 7PM. Tickets, which are priced from $25 - $84.50, are on sale now by calling (866) 811-4111 or by visiting www.FabulousSylvester.com.

After previous sold-out runs in New York, Miami and Washington D.C., MIGHTY REAL: A FABULOUS SYLVESTER MUSICAL makes its Off-Broadway premiere. MIGHTY REAL: A FABULOUS SYLVESTER MUSICAL tells the life story of the "Queen of Disco," Sylvester, through his music and his point of view. Beyond all the trials and tribulations of his life - and the glitz and glamour of his lifestyle -- Sylvester was not only a symbol for being Fabulous, but also a pioneer in the LGBTQ community for showing, unapologetically, you have to be true to who you are. MIGHTY REAL: A FABULOUS SYLVESTER MUSICAL allows Sylvester's classic songs to enter your ears, soar through your heart, and inspire your soul.

Joining Mr. Wayne in the cast of MIGHTY REAL: A FABULOUS SYLVESTER MUSICAL are Anastacia McCleskey(Violet, The Book of Mormon) as Izora and Jacqueline B. Arnold (We Will Rock You, Priscilla Queen of the Dessert) as Martha - a.k.a the Weather Girls (Two Tons of Fun).

MIGHTY REAL: A FABULOUS SYLVESTER MUSICAL will play a limited Off-Broadway engagement at Theatre at St. Clement's (423 W. 46th Street) from Friday, September 5th through Sunday, October 5th. The Press Opening is Sunday, September 14th at 7PM.

The regular performance schedule is Tuesdays through Fridays at 8PM, Saturdays at 2PM and 8PM, and Sundays at 7PM.

*For the week beginning Sunday, September 7th: No performance on Sunday, September 7, and added performances on Monday, September 8th at 8 PM and Wednesday, September 10th at 2 PM.

Tickets for MIGHTY REAL: A FABULOUS SYLVESTER MUSICAL are priced from $25 - $84.50, are on sale now by calling (866) 811-4111 or by visiting www.FabulousSylvester.com.

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