Encompass New Opera Theatre will honor two-time Tony winner Christine Ebersole, currently on Broadway opposite fellow two-time Tony winner Patti LuPone in War Paint, with A Musical Salute! November 19.
The evening, featuring performances and recollections by a host of stars from Broadway, opera, television, and film, will be held at The National Arts Club. The event will begin at 6 PM with a reception and hors d'oeuvres followed by the 7 PM performance and champagne and dessert.
Currently scheduled to take part in the salute are Frank Basile, Klea Blackhurst, Scott Frankel, Debbie Gravitte, Michael Korie, Howard McGillin, Billy Stritch, KT Sullivan, and the Arden Girls of War Paint: Barbara Jo Bednarczuk, Mary Claire King, Steffanie Leigh, Stephanie Jae Park, Angel Reda, and Jennifer Rias. Sheldon Harnick and WNET's Midge Woolsey will host.
Ebersole is a Tony winner for her performances in Grey Gardens and 42nd Street.
Ebersole is also one of the many talents scheduled to entertain on Playbill’s Broadway on the High Seas July 2018 cruise to Iceland; she will be joined by by Judy Kuhn, Rob McClure, Jarrod Spector, Carmen Cusack, and Sierra Boggess. Visit PlaybillTravel.com for booking and information.
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