Chilina Kennedy, who currently stars as Mary Magdalene in the Broadway revival of Jesus Christ Superstar, will perform July 8 at the Metropolitan Room in Manhattan.
Chilina Kennedy
Photo by Sophie Jasnowski
The 7 PM concert, billed What You Find in a Bottle, promises original folk songs by Kennedy. The actress will be backed by musicians Rick Fox, Kevin Ramessar and Jaz Sealey, who also appear in Superstar, as well as musician Michele Fox.
The concert will also include appearances by Superstar leading men Paul Nolan, who plays Jesus, and Josh Young, who earned a 2012 Tony Award nomination for playing Judas.
Kennedy originated the role of Mary Magdalene in the Broadway revival of Superstar, which began life at the Stratford Shakespeare Festival in Ontario last summer. She also starred in the title role of the Stratfrod production of Evita. Superstar, which will end its run July 1, marks her Broadway debut.
The Metropolitan Room is located in Manhattan at 34 West 22nd Street. There is a $20 cover charge and a two-drink minimum; call (212) 206-0440 for reservations or visit MetropolitanRoom.com to book online.
See photos of Kennedy in various Stratford Festival productions:
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Chilina Kennedy and Mike Nadajewski in A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the ForumDavid Hou
Janet Wright, Chilina Kennedy, Randy Hughson, Tom McCamus and Evan Buliung in The Grapes of WrathAndrew Eccles
Evan Buliung, Janet Wright, Chilina Kennedy and Paul Nolan in The Grapes of WrathDavid Hou
Chilina Kennedy and Josh Young in The Grapes of WrathDavid Hou
Chilina Kennedy and Janet Wright in The Grapes of WrathDavid Hou
Chilina Kennedy in The Grapes of WrathDavid Hou
Jaz Sealy, Kyle Golemba, Chilina Kennedy and Mike Jackson in Kiss Me, KateDavid Hou
Jaz Sealy, Kyle Golemba, Chilina Kennedy and Mike Jackson in Kiss Me, KateDavid Hou
Juan Chioran and Chilina Kennedy in Kiss Me, KateDavid Hou