Broadway's N'Kenge Makes Her Debut as Medda in NEWSIES!

Dubbed 'Electrifying' by the NY Post for her role as Mary Wells in Broadway's MOTOWN: The Musical, N'Kenge is an internationally acclaimed singer with multiple laurels to her name. Now, N'Kenge is excited to announce her newest performance in the comeback of 'Newsies' at The Axelrod Performing Arts Center (APAC). This is New Jersey's newest professional theatre, that is proud to present Disney's smash-hit musical, 'Newsies' this summer between June 1-17. Directed and choreographed by Broadway veteran Marcos Santana, N'Kenge is thrilled to play the role of Medda in the production of this award-winning musical.

Known for originating the role of Mary Wells in Broadway's Smash Hit Motown, N'Kenge made her Carnegie Hall debut with The New York Pops Orchestra where NY Times described her as "a classically trained diva that can stretch from Broadway, Pop Soul to Opera." Her wonderful talent and versitality got her nominated for a Helen Hayes Award for Outstanding Leading Actress in 3 Mo'Divas. N'Kenge made her West End, London debut starring in The Genius of Ray Charles. Recently, N'Kenge was seen starring in the role of Jazz in an industry reading of Broadway Bound Musical DANGEROUS Helmed by Director/Choreographer Denis Jones.

N'Kenge will be starring in the upcoming Off Broadway Musical DAT'S LOVE. A new musical inspired by the life and music of Legendary Singer/Actress/Dancer Dorothy Dandridge, the first African-American nominated for an Academy Award in the category of "Best Leading Actress" in a major Motion Picture for Carmen Jones. For more info on N'Kenge's Concert tour and recordings, visit her at www.nkengemusic.com.

Newsies runs for 14 performances from June 1-17. Tickets are available online at www.axelrodartscenter.com. Axelrod Performing Arts Center is located at 100 Grant Ave., Ocean Township. The theater offers senior and student discounts, as well as ample, free, on-site parking and is completely handicap accessible.

The Axelrod Performing Arts Center is New Jersey's newest professional theater, offering main-stage musicals with casts and production teams from New York City and beyond as well as original concerts throughout the year. The Axelrod fosters artistic excellence by showcasing varied and distinct cultural programs that enrich the imaginative, intellectual, and creative soul, while cultivating an appreciation of diverse communities through the pursuit of the arts. For more information, please visit www.axelrodartscenter.com.