Tony Yazbeck, Max Von Essen, Rachel Potter, Kara Lindsay, Jill Paice, Anthony Federov Set for Aug. 9 Broadway in Bryant Park

By Andrew Gans
07 Aug 2012

Rachel Potter in Evita.
Rachel Potter in Evita.
Photo by Richard Termine

Performers have been announced for the fifth concert of this season's Broadway in Bryant Park series on Aug. 9.

The free lunchtime concert series, presented by 106.7 Lite FM, plays Thursdays at 12:30 PM and continues through Aug. 16. Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis on the lawn of Bryant Park, located at 6th Avenue between 40th and 42nd Streets.

Performers for Aug. 9 follow:

Chicago: Donna Marie Asbury, Dylis Croman, Cristy Candler, Tonya Wathen, Tony Yazbeck, Eddie Bennett, Peter Nelson, Amos Wolff, Denny Paschall

Evita: Christina DeCicco, Max von Essen, Rachel Potter

Newsies: Corey Cott, Kara Lindsay, Julie Foldesi

Rebecca: Jill Paice, Ryan Silverman, Maree Johnson

Rent: Anthony Federov, Sean Michael Murray, Emma Hunton, Shaleah Adkisson

Resorts World Casino New York City, which sponsors the concerts, also announced a contest in which fans can win a four-pack of Broadway show tickets for a year. Individuals may enter the contest at the Resorts World Casino tent during the concerts.

The remainder of the Broadway in Bryant Park schedule follows:

Aug. 16:
Sister Act
Nice Work If You Can Get It
Avenue Q
Bring It On: The Musical
Rock of Ages
A Christmas Story, The Musical