Pure Country, Vanities, Billy, 9 to 5 and More Set for "Broadway in Bryant Park"

By Ernio Hernandez
19 Jun 2009

9 to 5 stars Megan Hilty, Allison Janney and Stephanie J. Block
9 to 5 stars Megan Hilty, Allison Janney and Stephanie J. Block
Photo by Joan Marcus

Upcoming shows like Pure Country, Vanities and Burn the Floor will join current Broadway musicals Billy Elliot, 9 to 5 and Next to Normal in this summer's "Broadway in Bryant Park" series.

Presented by New York radio's 106.7 Lite FM, the free midday events feature musical performances by Broadway and Off-Broadway shows. The series will launch July 9 at the midtown greenery, approximately 12:30-1:30 PM, and will continue Thursdays through Aug. 13.

Here is the full lineup (subject to change):

July 9: The Phantom of the Opera, STOMP, Avenue Q, In the Heights
July 16: The Little Mermaid, 9 to 5, Pure Country, The Toxic Avenger
July 23: Mary Poppins, Rock of Ages, Vanities, Next to Normal
July 30: Chicago, Naked Boys Singing!, Jersey Boys, Shrek
Aug. 6: Wicked, Burn the Floor, The Lion King, The Marvelous Wonderettes
Aug. 13: Billy Elliot, South Pacific, Mamma Mia!, Altar Boyz

Bryant Park is located just behind the New York Public Library on Sixth Avenue between 40th and 42nd Streets. Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. In the case of rain, check the radio's website for changes.

For more on "Broadway in Bryant Park," visit 1067newyork.com.