A MUSICAL SALUTE!

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2017

Celebrating 41 years of music theater

Encompass New Opera Theater

Presents

A MUSICAL SALUTE!

2017

Honoring A Luminary of the American Musical Theater

Christine Ebersole

 

 

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Broadway Icon, CHRISTINE EBERSOLE

Won the Tony Award for her stunning dual performance as Edith Beale and Little Edie Beale in the acclaimed musical GREY GARDENS. She won a Tony Award for her starring role as Dorothy Brock in the smash hit revival 42nd STREET, and has captivated audiences in DINNER AT EIGHT (Tony and Outer Critics Circle awards nominations), STEEL MAGNOLIASON THE TWENTIETH CENTURYI LOVE MY WIFEANGEL STREETOKLAHOMACAMELOT opposite Richard Burton, THE BEST MAN, and the recent revival of Noel Coward’s BLITHE SPIRIT, co-starring with Dame Angela Lansbury. She is currently performing on Broadway in the hit musical, WAR PAINTopposite Patti LuPone. Acclaimed by critics and audiences for her versatility in every medium, Ms. Ebersole has appeared in over 20 feature films, in television series and specials, in concerts and recordings.

Gala Honorary Chair

Alan Alda, Sheldon Harnick, John Kander, Maury Yeston

Gala Chairs

Daniel J. De Siena (Chairman), Frank Basile, Casey McNamara,            Harriet Slaughter

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Jay Leonhart (Bass)

Jay Leonhart (Bass)

Beth Ertz (program music director/ Arranger/Pianist)

Beth Ertz (program music director/ Arranger/Pianist)

Performance at 7 Pm

Reception and Champagne party following performance