The 2nd Annual celebration of Reprise!, which presents musicals in a concert format, will be held in the Ahmanson Ballroom of the Skirball Cultural Center. Among those celebrating the songs of George and Ira Gershwin include George Ball, Brent Barrett, Jodi Benson, Ray Benson, Larry Cedar, Marilyn Lovell Matz, Liane Mautner, Amanda McBroom, Joey McIntyre, Karen Morrow, Ken Page, Valarie Pettiford, Gerald Sternbach and B.J. Ward. Veteran actress Carole Cook will host the concert, which features direction by Dan Mojica and musical direction by Gerald Sternbach. Proceeds from the evening will benefit Reprise! and the Peter Matz Education Program.
The evening begins at 5 PM with champagne and a silent auction followed by a 6 PM buffet dinner and the 7 PM entertainment. Tickets are priced $275 and $375 and are available by calling (310) 319-1111.
The Reprise! season continues May 18-30 with Stephen Sondheim's Company. For more information visit www.reprise.org.