Broadway By The Year Returns in Town Hall 2008 Season

The Town Hall, Times Square's landmark concert venue, is pleased to announce its own 2008 season lineup. Headliners include The Doo Wop & Rock N' Roll Reunion, Hugh Masekela, Judy Collins, The Nuyorican Poets Café Third Millennium Celebration and the return of our smash hit series Broadway By The Year.  The 2008 season is available as a subscription series, or individually, with subscriptions available now directly from The Town Hall. 

All tickets for The Town Hall shows are available through TicketMaster, 212-307-4100, or www.ticketmaster.com, or by visiting the Town Hall Box Office between noon and 6 PM (except Sundays) at 123 West 43rd Street, 212-840-2824 or visit www.the-townhall-nyc.org.

Friday, February 1 at 8pm—Doo Wop & Rock N' Roll Reunion

As seen on the recent PBS Special featuring: The Drifters – featuring Charlie Thomas; Kenny Vance and The Planotones; Frankie Lymon's Legendary Teenagers; Barbara Harris of The Toys; Larry Chance of The Earls. Shake, rattle and roll when The Town Hall presents Richard Nader's Doo Wop Concert. Step back in time and stroll down memory lane for a night of solid gold hits. Tickets: $40 & $35.

Friday, February 29 at 8pm – Hugh Masekala's Chissa All Stars

South African-born trumpeter and flugelhornist Masekala is one of Africa's most beloved performers, ingeniously fusing his own vibrant post-bop style with R&B, pop and African rhythms. For this very special tour, Hugh will supplement his normal group with the renowned South African classical-Afro pop diva Sibongile Khumato, young kwaito singer Corlea, "urban-Zulu" singer Busi Mholongo, Afro-jazz performer and producer Khaya Mahlangu, as well as others from the label's impressive roster, to comprise his fiery "Chissa All Stars" ensemble. Tickets: $40 & $35.

Monday, March 3 at 8pm – Broadway By The Year - Broadway Musicals of 1947

Created, written and hosted for The Town Hall by Scott Siegel, The Broadway By The Year series takes the audience on a musical travelogue through the best of the Great White Way for the year 1947, featuring the hottest talents in Broadway and cabaret. This program features music from Street Scene, Finian's Rainbow, Brigadoon, High Button Shoes, Allegro, and more! Musical Direction is by Ross Patterson.  Single tickets available beginning January 3.

Friday, March 7 at 8pm— Tamango's Urban Tap

Bringing together a global mix of dancers, musicians and artists, Tamango's Urban Tap crosses and blends the cultures and rhythms of jazz, tap, hip hop, capoeira, stilt, world, free-style and more. Tamango returns to the Town Hall stage with his traveling family of performers and video artist/VJ Jean de Boysson.  Tickets: $45 & $40.

Thursday, March 20 at 8pm— East Village Opera Company

Back by Popular Demand! No one puts a fresher, bolder contemporary spin on opera's greatest hits than the East Village Opera Company. The powerhouse rock band that transforms classic opera arias into songs evoking everything from the golden age of rock to hip-hop returns to the Hall. East Village Opera Company, an outfit comprised of two vocalists, a string section and a rock band, has released two albums, La Donna and Decca/Universal's The East Village Opera Company. Don't miss the classics revived and electrified! Tickets: $40 & $35.

Monday, April 7 at 8pm – Broadway By The Year - Broadway Musicals of 1954

Created, written and hosted for The Town Hall by Scott Siegel, The Broadway By The Year series takes the audience on a musical travelogue through the best of the Great White Way for the year 1954, featuring the hottest talents in Broadway and cabaret.  This program will include music from The Golden Apple, The Pajama Game, The Boy Friend, Peter Pan, Fanny, House of Flowers, and more! Musical Direction is by Ross Patterson. Single tickets available January 3.

Sunday, April 13 at 4pm – Klezmatics with Special Guest Joshua Nelson: Brothers Moses, Smote The Water

The Klezmatics, known for their unique blend of melodic mysticism and improvisational activism, are once again turning their music inside out, exposing the complexity of Jewish identity. Brother Moses Smote the Water teams the Klezmatics with African American Jewish gospel Joshua Nelson. This vibrant and rousing live performance alternates between age-old Hebrew Passover songs, Nelson's own brand of kosher gospel, and traditional Yiddish Klezmatics anthems.  Tickets: $45 & $40.

Saturday, May 3 at 8pm – The Nuyorican Poets Café' Third Millennium Celebration ALOUD AND ALIVE AT 35

A wild and joyous evening with surprise guests and more than a dozen poets including Quincy Troupe, Ishmael Reed, Edwin Torres, La Bruja and the infectious music of Yerba Buena. Started in 1973 in Loisaida (The East Village), Miguel Algarin and Richard August began hosting regular gatherings of young outcast poets of color in their apartment. Soon that space moved to an old bar on East 6th Street and The Nuyorican Poets Café was born. Allen Ginsburg called the Café "the most integrated place on the planet." Several generations of novelists, poets, playwrights, musicians and artists have grown up within the walls of their open room. Come hear their powerful voices, dance to their music, and celebrate the thirty-fifth anniversary of a world-renowned literary movement.   Tickets: $40 & $35.

Friday, May 9 at 8pm— Miles From India: Celebrating the works of Miles Davis

The first concert from musicians of the groundbreaking title album to be released in February. Five years in the making, it will feature leading jazz musicians and alumni of Miles Davis bands through his long and illustrious career, as well as some of the finest Indian musicians on the scene today. Tickets: $45 & $40.

Monday, May 12 at 8pm – Broadway By The Year - Broadway Musicals of 1965

Created, written and hosted for The Town Hall by Scott Siegel, The Broadway By The Year series continues on a musical travelogue through the best of the Great White Way for the year 1965, featuring the hottest talents in Broadway and cabaret.  This program will include music from Do I Hear a Waltz?, Flora, the Red Menace, The Roar of the Greasepaint, The Smell of the Crowd, On a Clear Day You Can See Forever, Skyscraper, Man of La Mancha, and more! Musical Direction is by Ross Patterson. Single tickets available January 3.

Friday, May 16 at 8pm – Judy Collins in Concert with Amy Speace Opening

The definition of a living legend, for nearly 45 illustrious years, her dulcet tones have graced our ears, and her poetic lyrics have galvanized a generation. She has released more than 49 albums, has had numerous Top 10 hits, Grammy nominations and gold and platinum selling albums. Noted for her rendition of Both Sides Now on her classic 1967 album, Wildflowers. Both Sides Now has since been entered into the Grammy Hall of Fame. Opening for Ms. Collins is engaging poet and storyteller Amy Speace. Speace draws from and overlaps the traditions of country, folk, rock and pop, while weaving through a decidedly American landscape. One of the most exciting and in-demand new artists to emerge from the downtown NYC acoustic scene. Tickets: $40 &  $35.

Monday, June 16 at 8pm – Broadway By The Year - Broadway Musicals of 1979

Created, written and hosted for The Town Hall by Scott Siegel, The Broadway By The Year series continues on a musical travelogue through the best of the Great White Way for the year 1979, featuring the hottest talents in Broadway and cabaret.  This program will include music from Sarava, They're Playing Our Song, Sweeney Todd, I Remember Mama, Evita, and more! Musical Direction is by Ross Patterson. Single tickets available January 3.

The complete 2008 Town Hall Season is currently available by subscription by contacting The Town Hall directly, all tickets for The Town Hall shows are also available through TicketMaster, 212-307-4100, or www.ticketmaster.com, or by visiting the Town Hall Box Office between noon and 6 PM (except Sundays) at 123 West 43rd Street, 212-840-2824 or visit www.the-townhall-nyc.org.

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