Broadway in Bryant Park Concert Series Kicks Off New Season July 12

By Andrew Gans
and Adam Hetrick
July 12, 2012

The first concert of this season's Broadway in Bryant Park series is offered July 12 in midtown Manhattan.

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 July 12 follow:

Stomp: Alan Asuncion, Dustin Elsea, Eric Fay, Fritz Hector, Jason Mills, John Angeles, Lisa LaTouche, Ryan Johnson

The Phantom of the Opera: Trista Moldovan, Kyle Barisich, Paul D. Schaefer

Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark: Matthew James Thomas, Katrina Lenk, Kristen Faith Oei, Jodi McFadden, Laura Beth Wells, Daniel Curry, Christopher King, Emmanuel Brown

The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess: Trevon Davis, Nikki Renee Daniels, Nathaniel Stampley

There will also be a special appearance by cast members from War Horse.

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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 Broadway in Bryant Park schedule follows:

July 19:
Wicked
Memphis
Traces
Zarkana
Ghost

July 26:
Anything Goes
Voca People
Jesus Christ Superstar
The Fantasticks
Jersey Boys

Aug. 2:
Chaplin, The Musical
The Lion King
Mamma Mia!
One Man, Two Guvnors
Silence, The Musical

Aug. 9:
Chicago
Mary Poppins
Rebecca
Evita
Rent

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