Broadway Perspectives: A Concert Celebrating Diversity
Starring Dennis Stowe, Brennyn Lark, Jelani Remy, Lorna Courtney and Josh Tower
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DateFebruary 20
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Event Starts7:00 PM
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Ticket PricesTickets start at $35, including facility fee per ticket. Prices subject to change with demand.
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LocationKrasnoff Theater
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AvailabilityOn Sale Now
Event Details
Broadway Perspectives: A Concert Celebrating Diversity is a unique recognition of Black History Month. Created exclusively for our venue by New York Casting Director/Producer Stephen DeAngelis, featuring Dennis Stowe (Jafar in Disney’s Aladdin), Brennyn Lark (Catherine Parr in Six; Eponine in Les Miserables), Jelani Remy (Eddie Kendrick in Ain't Too Proud-The Life and Times of the Temptations; Simba in The Lion King and Goldie Wilson/Marvin Berry in Back to the Future -The Musical), Lorna Courtney (Tony Award nominee & Juliet; Dear Evan Hansen; West Side Story), and Josh Tower (Aaron Burr in Hamilton; Berry Gordy in Motown the Musical; Simba in The Lion King; Grease; School of Rock and Ragtime), who will celebrate their identity through their art by recreating their most memorable musical performances and honoring the icons that came before them. The cast will display their versatility as well as share personal stories that enrich their narrative and provide new and exciting perspectives.
The evening will include musical selections from & Juliet, Hamilton, Aladdin, Six,The Lion King, Ain't Too Proud: The Life and Times of the Temptations, Dreamgirls, Jesus Christ Superstar, Kinky Boots, Ragtime, Les Misérables, The Wiz, Smokey Joe's Cafe, Sophisticated Ladies, Aint Misbehavin' and more!
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