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Broadway Stars 'Unite for Barack' Tonight, 9/15

By: Sep. 15, 2008
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Broadway United for Barack will take place on Monday, September 15th at 9:45pm at The Metropolitan Room. All proceeds benefit Obama For America. Shonn Wiley, Meredith Patterson, and Ryan J. Davis produce. The event is sold out. 

The evening features performances by: Lin Manuel Miranda (In the Heights), Daniel Reichard (Jersey Boys), Jeff McCarthy (Urinetown), Jeremy Schonfeld (Composer, DRIFT), Christopher Jackson (In the Heights), Shonn Wiley (Upcoming My Vaudeville Man, Nanette) Mara Davi (A Chorus Line, Nanette), The cast of HAIR, Kerry O'Malley (White Christmas, Showtime's Brotherhood), Meredith Patterson (White Christmas, 42nd ST) Jeffry Denman (The Producers, White Christmas), J.D. Webster (Wonderful Town, RAGTIME), KendRick Jones (ENCORES! Stairway to Paradise), Leah Crocetto (Lyric Soprano, San Franciso Opera), Brian Hissong (Helen Hayes Award Winner), Rachel Hardin (Law & Order CI), Kacie Sheik (HAIR), and singer/songwriter Maddy Wyatt

Ryan J. Davis (White Noise & Street Lights), a veteran of Obama's Primary Campaign in NH and SC, will host the evening.  Ross Patterson, Paul Masse, Brian Lowdermilk and Joe Zellnik will music direct. 

“We're thrilled at the response from the Broadway community, we sold out within days of the concert announcement.” Producer Davis said today. 

Event Details: Broadway United for Barack, Monday, September 15th at 9:45pm at The Metropolitan Room, 34 West 22nd St between 5th & 6th Ave. The benefit is sold out. 







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