Last night, April 29, The New York Pops marked its 30th birthday with a grand gala evening honoring the musical talents of songwriters Frank Loesser and Jule Styne, and the centennial of legendary entertainer Danny Kaye. Paula Zahn, host of NYC ARTS on PBS, hosted the evening. See the starry performances below!
The event began at 7:00 PM with a concert at Carnegie Hall featuring a spectacular lineup of guest artists under the baton of Music Director Steven Reineke. Performers included Laura Benanti, Stephanie J. Block, Rob McClure, Donna Murphy, James Naughton, Kelli O'Hara, Laura Osnes and Anthony Warlow and more. The New York Pops were also joined by the Ronald McDonald House Rockin' the House Band and Chorus, Camp Broadway Kids and The New York Pops Salute to Music Students. Following the concert, a black tie dinner and dance will be held at the luxurious Plaza Hotel.
Photos by Genevieve Rafter Keddy
Camp Broadway Kids
Steven Reineke and Stephanie J. Block
Steven Reineke and Betsy Wolfe
Steven Reineke and Laura Benanti
Dena Kaye
Dena Kaye
Dena Kaye presenting Steven Reineke with her father Danny Kaye's flyswatter batton
Kelli O'Hara, Steven Reineke and The Ronald McDonald House Band and Chorus
Steven Reineke and Donna Murphy
Donna Murphy and The Camp Broadway Kids
Nick Adams, Will Chase and Max von Essen
Nick Adams, Steven Reineke, Max von Essen and Will Chase
Nick Adams, Steven Reineke, Max von Essen and Will Chase
Nick Adams, Steven Reineke, Max von Essen and Will Chase
Liz Callaway and Steven Reineke
Liz Callaway and Steven Reineke
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