Photo Coverage: Christine Ebersole Brings STRINGS ATTACHED to 92Y
Two-time Tony Award-winning singer/actress Christine Ebersole joined jazz violinist Aaron Weinstein and his trio for Strings Attached, a special late-afternoon performance at 92nd Street Y oyesterday, May 16 at 4 pm. Ebersole and the trio showcased classics standards from the '20s and '30s by Fats Waller ("Jitterbug Waltz"), Cole Porter "Ev'ry Time We Say Goodbye"), Johnny Mercer ("This Time the Dream's on Me") and George Gershwin ("Shall We Dance"). Strings Attached debuted in November 2011 at a sold-out engagement at Birdland Jazz Club; this performance is 92Y's annual Kathryn W. Stein Memorial Concert. Check out photos from the event below!
Christine Ebersole's name has come to define "Broadway Star." This two-time Tony Award winning actress and singer wins raves, standing ovations and virtually every theater award there is, including the 2007 Tony Award for Best Leading Actress in a Musical, for her haunting portrayal of "Big Edie" and "Little Edie" Beale in Grey Gardens. She previously won the Tony Award for her role as "Dorothy Brock" in the 2001 revival of 42nd Street, and has captivated audiences with her roles in Steel Magnolias, The Best Man and Dinner At Eight.
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Photo Credit: Stephen Sorokoff
Christine Ebersole & Aaron Weinstein
Christine Ebersole & Aaron Weinstein
Christine Ebersole & Aaron Weinstein
Christine Ebersole & Aaron Weinstein
Christine Ebersole & Aaron Weinstein
Jon Weber, Christine Ebersole & Tom Hubbard
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