By Andrew Gans
19 Jun 2006
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| Michael Cerveris is to appear in "Broadway Under the Stars." |
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| photo by Aubrey Reuben |
A host of Tony-winning and Tony-nominated actors will take part in the annual "Broadway Under the Stars" concert June 26 at Central Park's Great Lawn.
As previously announced, Jeff Calhoun — of Big River fame — will direct the 8 PM concert, which will pay tribute to legendary theatre director and producer Harold Prince, who is currently in Las Vegas helming the newest production of The Phantom of the Opera. The evening will feature choreography by Chase Brock and musical direction by Phil Reno, who will lead a live orchestra.
Fireworks will follow the performance.
Those scheduled to lend their voices to the evening include Michael Cerveris, John Cullum, Christine Ebersole, Sutton Foster, Shuler Hensley, Brian d’Arcy James, Jane Krakowski, Rebecca Luker and Bebe Neuwirth as well as the Tony-winning Jersey Boys.
In a statement, director Calhoun said, "Talk about 'a walk in the park'! How often does a director have the opportunity to work with this many of Broadway's most shining stars as well as 12 of the most accomplished dancers in the city? Collectively they have been nominated for over 40 Tony Awards and have garnered 18. This is an evening of music from the shows of the greatest director/producer in the American musical theatre. It doesn't get much better than this."
Those attending should enter the park at West 81st Street at Central Park West or East 79th Street at Fifth Avenue. For more information visit broadwayunderthestars.com.
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WCBS-TV will broadcast a one-hour program featuring highlights from the concert on July 15 at 7 PM ET; check local listings.
