Ramin Karimloo, Chris McCarrell, Brennyn Lark & More Lead BRING HIM HOME at Feinstein's/54 Below- Concert for Kyle Jean-Baptiste
By: Sally Henry Fuller Sep. 20, 2015
The lineup is complete for the concert at Feinstein's/54 Below honoring Kyle Jean-Baptiste, the Les Miserables cast member who tragically passed away August 29. Bring Him Home is set for Oct. 5 and is being organized by the late young star's friend, fellow Baldwin Wallace University alum/Broadway performer Corey Mach, with all proceeds going to Jean-Baptiste's family.
The concert will feature cast members from Broadway's Les Miserables, along with alums of Baldwin Wallace, singing Jean-Baptiste's favorite songs from his repertoire book. Performers include Steel Burkhardt (Aladdin), Phil Carroll, Natalie Charle Ellis (Les Miserables), Ramin Karimloo (Les Miserables), Jillian Kates (Wicked), Andrew Kober (Hair), Brennyn Lark (Les Miserables), Roderick Lawrence (The Lion King), Corey Mach (Hands on a Hardbody), Chris McCarrell (Les Miserables), Timothy Mussard, Shannon O'Boyle (Once), Terance Cedric Reddick (Les Miserables), Libby Servais (Lysistrata Jones), Wallace Smith (Godspell), Harrison Wayne, and the entire Baldwin Wallace musical theatre class of 2015.
Musicians for the event will include Jason Aquila, Kristine Kruta, Ben Meadors, and Eli Zoller.
"54 Below is grateful to have an outlet where we can participate in celebrating the life of Kyle Jean-Baptiste. Kyle not only performed at 54 Below, he was also a passionate audience member, cheering on his friends' performances while enjoying the bacon mac & cheese." stated Jennifer Ashley Tepper, director of Feinstein's/54 Below.
"We feel deeply sad about the major loss of this very special young man and member of our community," Tepper continued. "We look forward to having an evening here at 54 Below in honor of him."
Tickets to the concert start at $50 and premium seats are $80. There is a 2 drink or $20 food and beverage minimum. To purchase tickets, click here: http://54below.com/artist/bring-him-home-celebrating-kyle-jean-baptiste/
Photo Credit: Jennifer Broski
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