Proceeds from the inaugural doubleheader classic will go to the Boomer Esiason Foundation Fighting Cystic Fibrosis and The Actor’s Fund.
Tveit will perform the national anthem before taking the field with his fellow Broadway stars. "Bombers Boomer Broadway Softball Classic" will include two seven-inning games with current Broadway stars facing off in the first game at 11 AM and WFAN All-Stars and TV personalities playing New York Yankees alumni in the second game at 1 PM.
Other individuals participating in the "Softball Classic" include former Yankees David Wells, Jeff Nelson, Cecil Fielder, Charlie Hayes, Mike Stanley, Jesse Barfield and Joe Pepitone; WFAN's morning show personalities Boomer Esiason and Craig Carton; Cake Boss "Buddy" Valastro, TV star Steve Schirripa, CNBC host Maria Bartiromo and "Good Day New York" hosts Greg Kelly and Rosanna Scotto.
The "Boomer & Carton" show will broadcast live from Yankee Stadium from 6-10 AM that morning and will be simulcast on WFAN and MSG, followed by "Joe Benigno and Evan Roberts" from 10 AM-1 PM on WFAN.
The Yankee Stadium subway stop is located on East 161st Street and River Avenue. Gates will open at 10 AM. For tickets, call the Boomer Esiason Foundation at (646) 292-7930.
