Liz Callaway, Tovah Feldshuh Cause a Broadway Sensation May 16; Concert Simulcast in Times Square

By Andrew Gans
16 May 2011

Liz Callaway
Liz Callaway

Several theatre favorites take part in the concert event Broadway Sensation May 16 at Alice Tully Hall. The evening benefits the Jewish National Fund, The OR Movement and America Israel Cultural Foundation.

Scheduled to entertain are multiple Tony nominee Tovah Feldshuh, Dudu Fisher, Tony nominee Liz Callaway, The Importance of Being Earnest's Santino Fontana, Alexandra Silber, Etai BenShlomo, Rachel Potter, Brian Justin Crum and cast members from The Scottsboro Boys, Wicked, Next to Normal, Addams Family, Rock of Ages, Billy Elliot and more.

The 8 PM concert, which boasts 100 performers and a 30-piece orchestra, will simultaneously be broadcast in Times Square.

Shai Baitel, who conceived the idea for the evening, produces.

The creative team for the benefit includes music director Oran Eldor, assistant music director Dror Baitel, music advisor David Homan, choir director Seth Sikes and costume and style director Carlton Jones.

For tickets, priced $75, $100 and $500, call (212) 875-5050. For more information visit www.broadwaysensation.com.