James, Keenan-Bolger, Pasquale, Kennedy and More Will Help Dre.dance Celebrate Fifth Anniversary

By Andrew Gans
November 23, 2009

A host of theatre artists will help the contemporary dance company dre.dance celebrate its fifth anniversary next month.

The Dec. 14 event, entitled Broadway Celebrates dre.dance, will be held at New World Stages in Manhattan. Among those scheduled to perform are Brian d'Arcy James (Shrek, The Wild Party, Titanic, Sweet Smell of Success), Celia Keenan-Bolger (…Spelling Bee, Les Miserables, Little Fish), Steven Pasquale (Reasons to be Pretty, Fat Pig), Lauren Kennedy (Spamalot, Side Show), Eric Jordan Young (Ragtime, Chicago), Tracy Jai Edwards (Legally Blonde, Hairspray), Asmeret Ghebremichael (Legally Blonde, Wicked) and Jennifer Prescott (How to Succeed..., Carousel).

Artistic director Andrew Palermo will host the event with music direction by John Bell. Palermo will also host a post-show champagne reception for premium ticket buyers.

Dre.dance was founded by childhood friends Andrew Palermo and Taye Diggs.

In a statement Palermo said, "It's been an incredible five years since Taye and I founded dre.dance. I'm thrilled to see the company continue to grow with national and international touring dates, enabling us to share our work with as great an audience as possible. This benefit is a celebration of the company as we honor the completion of our first chapter and look to the future with excitement and expectation."

Tickets are priced $50 and can be purchased by calling Telecharge at (212) 239-6200 or by visiting www.telecharge.com; premium tickets are also available and include preferred seating and champagne reception with the performers. For more information visit www.dredance.com. New World Stages is located in Manhattan at 350 West 50th Street.