d'Arcy James,Kudisch,& Murney in Broadway Musicals of 1964

Brian d'Arcy James, Marc Kudisch, Gregg Edelman, Julia Murney, Kendrick Jones, Shannon Lewis, Melinda Sullivan, Julie Reyburn, Brandon Cutrell, Lorin Latarro, and more star in THE BROADWAY MUSICALS OF 1965 at The Town Hall, Monday, May 12 at 8pm.

 
After the first two all-star, critically acclaimed, sold out concerts at The Town Hall, Broadway by the Year continues its year of unparalleled excellence with THE BROADWAY MUSICALS OF 1965 on Monday, May 12 at 8pm, celebrating songs from Man of La Mancha; On A Clear Day You Can See Forever; Do I Hear A Waltz? Flora, The Red Menace; The Roar of the Greasepaint, The Smell of the Crowd and more! Now in its eighth season, Broadway By The Year is created, written and hosted by Scott Siegel for The Town Hall. Tickets are $50 & $45 through TicketMaster, 212-307-4100, www.ticketmaster.com, The Town Hall Box Office 123 West 43rd Street, 212-840-2824. For more information: www.the-townhall-nyc.org.
 
 
THE BROADWAY MUSICALS OF 1965 matches an extraordinary cast with one of the greatest years in the history of the Great White Way that will feature a concert of virtually non-stop Broadway classics. Performing great songs like "Why Did I Choose You?" "She Touched Me," Who Can I Turn to?" "The Impossible Dream," and about twenty more of the same caliber will be a stunning cast that will include the future star of Shrek on Broadway, Brian d'Arcy James, four time Tony Nominee Gregg Edelman, two time Tony nominee Marc Kudisch, the recent star of Wicked, Julia Murney, the great dancing of Kendrick Jones, Shannon Lewis, Melinda Sullivan, and award-winning vocalists Julie Reyburn and Brandon Cutrell, plus Lorin Latarro and David Eggers (who will also co-choreograph and stage the concert). And that's only the beginning!
 
"This is a dream cast," says series creator/writer/host Siegel. "All of these performers are much sought after entertainers. They are, in fact, excited to be in the same show together. When I got Marc Kudisch, Gregg Edelman and Brian d'Arcy James in the same concert," said Siegel, "they asked if I could put them all in a number together. Well, I was very happy to oblige. Their song together (no, I'm not going to spill it) will surely be a memorable moment in the show. In addition, I've gathered an amazing group of dancers together. In addition to performers already well-known to the BBTY audience, our co-choreographers Lorin Lattaro and David Eggers have gathered a troupe of male Broadway singer/dancers who will also be featured. Between the incredible music that 1965 offers and the high end talent we've gathered, this should prove to be one of this season's most exciting shows."
 
Built in 1921 by a group of suffragettes, The Town Hall began as a lecture hall and public forum for debates. Over the decades, Eleanor Roosevelt, Margaret Sanger, Billie Holiday, Igor Stravinsky, Bob Dylan and Miles Davis have graced the stage.  Today the hall flourishes as a popular, affordable venue, boasting the hottest acts in rock, pop, folk, cabaret, world music, comedy and dance, including Billy Joel, Blondie, Elvis Costello, Natalie Merchant, Graham Nash, Liza Minnelli, Cyndi Lauper, Norah Jones, Andre Watts, Henry Rollins, Joe Jackson, Pink Martini, Regina Spector, Brian Adams, Aimee Mann and Dawn Upshaw. For over a decade, The Town Hall has hosted live broadcasts of Garrison Keillor's Prairie Home Companion. Over the past two-and-a-half decades, The Town Hall has produced a number of new and critically acclaimed musical series, which include The Century of Change, Not Just Jazz, Broadway By The Year® and The Broadway Cabaret Festival.

 

Tickets are $50 & $45 and are on sale now through TicketMaster, 212-307-4100, www.ticketmaster.com, The Town Hall Box Office between noon and 6 PM (except Sundays) at 123 West 43rd Street, 212-840-2824. For more information: www.the-townhall-nyc.org.