In his speech, the President paid tribute to “the power and the passion of Broadway music,” and to the American spirit that inspired its greatest composers (many of whom, Obama notes, were immigrants). He ended by quoting Mel Brooks’ belief that musicals “blow the dust off your soul.”
The concert that followed featured performances by plenty of Broadway’s top talent and is scheduled to air on PBS Oct. 20. Video of Obama’s speech follows:
— Thomas Peter
She has two plays running on Broadway at the same time.
Lissa deGuzman, who understudies the role of Elphaba, also belted out "The Wizard and I" at the Broadway Celebrates Earth Day concert.
These shows rarely hit the school auditorium stage, but are ready to take center stage.
Mason Reeves, Jordan Dobson, Olivia Puckett, and more star in the '60s rock musical at the D.C.-area company.
Joel Grey will present the award to three-time Tony honoree Peters.
As the newest Audrey in the hit Off-Broadway production, Monsoon was inspired by Ellen Green and Michaela Jaé Rodriguez.
Casey Hushion will direct the Tony-nominated musical at the New Jersey venue.
Set in 1759, the piece centers on a young woman who has been sentenced to death and the 12 women who are tasked with verifying her pregnancy.
Lileana Blain-Cruz's production of John Adams' opera-oratorio opened April 23.
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