Lewis, Jenkins, De Haas, Owens and More Pay Tribute to Michael Jackson Oct. 19

By Andrew Gans
October 19, 2009

A host of Broadway favorites will take part in a tribute to the late Michael Jackson Oct. 19 at Birdland.

Part of the Broadway at Birdland concert series, the 7 PM concert at the famed jazz venue is entitled Don't Stop Till You Get Enough. The evening boasts the talents of Norm Lewis, Capathia Jenkins, Darius de Haas, Destan Owens, Anwar Robinson, Kendrick Jones, Sophia Stephens, Kenny Williams, Jasmine Walker, Crystal Monee Hall, Asmeret Ghebermichael, Badia Fahra, Chasten Harmon, Emma Hunton and Harry Thompson.

Jesse Vargas is the concert's music director; an eight-piece band will back the artists.

A portion of the proceeds will benefit The VH1 Save The Music Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to "restoring instrumental music education in American public schools, and raising awareness about the importance of music as part of each child's complete education."

Birdland is located in Manhattan at 315 West 44th Street. For reservations ($30 general admission; $40 preferred seating) plus a $10 minimum, call (212) 581-3080 or visit www.BirdlandJazz.com.