Deborah Grace Winer continues her 3-part Feinstein’s/54 Below series of jewel box revues celebrating the Classic American Songbook on May 8th at 7 and 9 PM. A Jerome Robbins Centennial Concert will be hosted by three-time Tony winner, Kathleen Marshall (who also directs). According to Marshall, the concert will “explore how legendary director/choreographer Jerome Robbins shaped the scores of some of Broadway’s greatest musicals including Gypsy, West Side Story, Fiddler on the Roof, Peter Pan, On the Town and others.” The Jerome Robbins celebration will feature Matt Doyle (Spring Awakening, Book of Mormon, War Horse), Aaron C. Finley (Rock of Ages, Kinky Boots), Beth Malone (Fun Home, Angels in America) and Laura Osnes (Bandstand, Cinderella, Bonnie and Clyde, South Pacific, Grease). Music Director is David Chase.
Kathleen Marshall’s Broadway credits include Kiss Me, Kate, Wonderful Town, The Pajama Game (starring Harry Connick, Jr.), Grease, Anything Goes, Nice Work if You Can Get it, and most recently, In Transit. Her work on television includes Once Upon a Mattress and The Music Man. She is the former artistic director of New York City Center Encores!
Musical Director David Chase’s Broadway credits include Damn Yankees, Side Show, Thoroughly Modern Millie, The Wedding Singer, Grease, Elf, Anything Goes, Nice Work if You Can Get It, Finding Neverland, Hello Dolly, Anastasia, and the TV specials, The Sound of Music Live! and Peter Pan Live!.
Author, dramatist and artistic director Deborah Grace Winer recently completed a nine-season run as Artistic Director of the 92Y’s Lyrics & Lyricists™ American Songbook concert series, presiding over 50 original shows there. The 3rd presentation of Ms. Winer’s Classic American Songbook series at 54 Below will be on June 17th when Ms. Winer hosts a celebration of Barbara Cook.
A Jerome Robbins Centennial Concert, May 8th are at 7 and 9:30 PM, Feinstein’s/54 Below, 254 West 54th Street, NYC. There is a $35-50 cover charge for each show, and a $25 food and beverage minimum. Premium seating is available for $75-$80. For tickets please click here
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