The group, which is comprised of Hal Shane, Brian Nalepka, and Marc Kessler (who replaced original Rhythm King Tripp Hanson), has been entertaining audiences with song and tap dance for 25 years. The Rhythm Kings (with the original members) have performed on Broadway (as Sam, Moose and Mingo in Crazy for You), and in cabaret venues (Rainbow & Stars, which is now closed). With Kessler, they performed off-Broadway in Tommy Tune: White Tie and Tails. Individually, Shane has appeared on Broadway in They're Playing Our Song and Very Good Eddie, and both he and Hanson contributed choreographically to Tommy Tune Tonite! Kessler is one of the conceivers of Altar Boyz.Now in its 40th year, The Queensborough Performing Arts Center will offer a number of other shows and events to patrons-- Catskills on Broadway: The 15th Anniversary Reunion on September 18th, The Klezmer Nutcracker on November 27th, Ain't Misbehavin' on March 26th, and a performance by Tony Award-winner Leslie Uggams on May 7th. In addition, a new children's series and interpreted/captioned performances for the hearing-impaired will be implemeted at the center.
