James Monroe Iglehart and Capathia Jenkins to Join NY Pops for HEART AND SOUL
By: Julie Musbach Dec. 18, 2017
The New York Pops and Music Director Steven Reineke are joined by Tony Award winner James Monroe Iglehart (currently appearing asMarquis de Lafayette and Thomas Jefferson in Hamilton, and previously seen as the Genie in Aladdin and Bobby in Memphis) and Broadway regular Capathia Jenkins (Medda inNewsies, as well as appearances in Caroline, Or Change, and Martin Short: Fame Becomes Me) for Heart and Soul on Friday, February 2 at 8:00 p.m. in Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage at Carnegie Hall.
The concert features songs re-imagined for a full symphony orchestra such as "I'm Gonna Make You Love Me," "Let's Stay Together," and "Ordinary People," made famous by an honor roll of R&B legends including Al Green, Aretha Franklin, John Legend, and more.The New York Pops' 2017-18 season also includes The Best of Hollywood: Blockbuster Film Scores on Friday, March 9 at 8:00 p.m.; and the orchestra's 35th Birthday Gala on Monday, April 30 at 7:00 p.m.paying tribute to Alan Menken's contributions to stage and screen.
Concert Information
THE NEW YORK POPSHeart and Soul
Friday, February 2, 2018 at 8:00 p.m.
Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage at Carnegie Hall
Steven Reineke, Music Director and Conductor
James Monroe Iglehart, Guest Artist
Capathia Jenkins, Guest Artist Tickets, priced at $21-$140, are available for purchase at the Carnegie Hall Box Office, at 57th and Seventh, or can be charged to major credit cards by calling CarnegieCharge at(212) 247-7800 or by visiting the Carnegie Hall website at carnegiehall.org.
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