The American Songbook Association presents their second annual gala “To Life! Celebrating Sheldon Harnick,” on Monday, September 16 at 7:30 PM. Highlighting the gala is the presentation of the 2019 ASA Lifetime Achievement Award to this legendary lyricist of iconic shows such as Fiddler on the Roof, Fiorello!, She Loves Me, and more. The event takes place at the Pershing Square Signature Center’s Romulus Linney Courtyard Theatre (480 West 42nd Street, NYC).
Talent currently scheduled to perform includes Laura Benanti, Robert Cuccioli, Ed Dixon, Adam Heller, Rebecca Luker, Brad Oscar, Melanie Moore, Samantha Massell, Alan Schmuckler, Jeff Harnar and Alex Rybeck, Kissy Simmons and Sidney Myer, with others to be added. The evening’s host is Klea Blackhurt. Music Director and pianist Eugene Gwozdz leads a quartet featuring Danny Bacher on reeds, Tom Hubbard on bass, and Mark McLean on drums. The event’s Honorary Co-Chairs are Joel Grey and Rita Gardner, with the Honorary Committee comprised of Sherman Yellen, Kerry Conte, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Allyson Tucker Mitchell, Danny Burstein, Jim Dale and Jamie de Roy.
The American Songbook Association is an arts and educational 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to stimulating and promoting public interest in the legacy of American song, both classic and new. The ASA publishes the long-established magazine Cabaret Scenes, conducts educational programs in New York City public schools, and creates performances serving its audience of students, seniors, and beyond. The organization strives to inspire, transform, empower, and create torchbearers for future generations so they may understand, appreciate and embrace the historical and cultural importance of America’s rich musical heritage.
Premium seating is $150. General orchestra seating is $75. General mezzanine seating is $45. Tickets and information are available at AmericanSongbookAssociation.org
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