On March 3 at 7:30PM the University of Michigan
Entertainment Coalition (UMEC) and the U of M Club of New York will present Bravo Blue! This "Musical Homecoming" Concert
will feature over 40 U of M alumni professionals and friends in a fast paced
sampler of musical theatre, classical and contemporary music, jazz, opera, and
dance. The performance will be held at the Peter Norton Symphony Space, Leonard
Nimoy Thalia on Broadway at 95th
St at 7:30PM.
Among participating Musical Theatre performers: (subject to
change) are: Whitney Bashor (Edges, Whistle Down the Wind, The Fantasticks); Nick Blaemire (Altar Boyz; Glory Days; Cry-Baby);
Todd Buonopane (Spelling Bee); Mark
Christine (Theatreworks USA: The Lion,
The Witch, & The Wardrobe) Janine DiVita (A Tale of Two Cities, The Day
Before Spring); Monique French (Edges;
Meet John Doe); Liz Griffith; Hannah
Ingram; Brian Mazzaferri (2006 BFA & AB) flying in from Chicago for the
occasion and Glenn Seven Allen (The Light
in the Piazza; 1776; Cabaret; A Fine & Private Place)
Performing songs by: David Kirshenbaum from Vanities; Benj Pasek & Justin Paul
from Edges; Robert Rokicki; William
Bolcom and featuring a montage preview of Glory
Days by Nick Blaemire (music/lyrics) and James Gardiner (book), arranged by
Eli Zoller. Glory Days just completed
a successful run at the Signature Theatre in Arlington VA.
U of M alums that have become household names include: Diva
Jessye Norman; Pianist Barbara Nissman; Stage Director Jack O'Brien; Costume
Designer Martin Pakledinaz; Actor Hunter Foster; Composer/Conductor Gary Adler;
Actor James Earl Jones; and the late Arthur Miller.
Bravo Blue!
performs at Peter Norton Symphony Space, Leonard Nimoy Thalia 95th St & Broadway
on March 10, 2008. Tickets are $30 including Reception and may be purchased at
the Box Office; by telephone: 212-864-5400 or on line at www.symphonyspace.org.
