After a run of shows in Palm Springs and Los Angeles, and an engagement onboard Norwegian Cruise Line’s mega ship The Escape, Perry Ojeda returns to New York on Tuesday, December 17 for Just in Time: The Songs of Betty Comden and Adolph Green at Feinstein’s/54 Below at 9:30 PM. The performance is a musical tribute to the duo, whose work contributed to American musical theatre and Hollywood’s golden age, including films and plays like Singin’ in the Rain, The Band Wagon, Auntie Mame, On The Town and more.
Ojeda will perform songs including “Just in Time,” “Make Someone Happy,” “The Party’s Over” and more while sharing his personal experiences of working with the legendary songwriting team. The show will also feature trios and duets with special guests Arielle Jacobs, Broadway’s “Princess Jasmine” from Disney’s Aladdin, as well as Robert Montano (Kiss of the Spider Woman, On The Town) and Brad Aspel (Beauty and the Beast, On The Town). John Daniels will provide musical direction, with arrangements by Mark Hartman. The show will be staged by Kirsten Sanderson.
The award-winning team of Comden and Green are the longest running creative partnership in Broadway history, distinguishing themselves as playwrights, screenwriters and lyricists who have collaborated with composers including Leonard Bernstein, Jule Styne, Cy Coleman and Andre Previn.
Tickets start at $30 and are available at 646-476-3551 or online here
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