“Broadway in Bryant Park” Hits the Stage for 24th Year
Bryant Park in New York is buzzing as it gears up for the 24th installment of the “Broadway in Bryant Park” series. Beginning on July 11, every Thursday will be a celebration of theatre with live performances from live Broadway musicals. Tune into 106.7 LITE FM to stay updated or better yet, join the audience at the park for an unforgettable outdoor lunchtime experience.
Open Air Theater Without a Ticket
Pulling out the stops in true Broadway fashion, the shows’ casts will top bill an hour-long open-air concert starting at 12:30 pm. Think of it as a sneak peek into the best of Broadway: a delicious sampler of the finest numbers from hit shows and a tantalizing taste of the newest entrants. Bryant Park is transforming into a budget-friendly Broadway stage, and the excitement is electrifying!
The Magic Begins with “Hell’s Kitchen”
Kicking off the summer series is “Hell’s Kitchen,” a 13-time Tony Award-nominated musical by none other than Alicia Keys. It’s a fitting honor as the show is set just a stone’s throw away from Bryant Park, on Sixth Avenue between W. 40th and W. 42nd streets. As if that isn’t exciting enough, the first show will be hosted by seasoned radio presenter, Helen Little.
Stellar Performances Banks on “Back to the Future”
The afternoon will hit fever pitch with performances from top-grossing shows like “Back to the Future,” “The Who’s TOMMY,” “The Wiz,” and “Water for Elephants.” Plus, in a special pre-show event, students from AMDA College of the Performing Arts will add to the spectacle with a mesmerizing performance.
Disney Takes The Stage On July 18
Fans of Disney will go head over heels on July 18, as hosts Cubby and Christine deliver a “Disney on Broadway” themed spectacle. Prepare to be enchanted with dazzling performances from the casts of “The Lion King,” “Aladdin,” and “Frozen”.
Broadway’s Favourites Debut on July 25
On July 25, the stage gets hotter with Rich Kaminski hosting the event and debuting performances from hit Broadway musicals – “Chicago”, “Moulin Rouge! The Musical”, “The Book of Mormon”, “The Great Gatsby”, and “The Notebook”.
Season Finale Ends with a Bang in August
Bringing down the curtains on August 1, Delilah, the season finale host, presents “& Juliet,” “Wicked,” “SIX The Musical,” and “The Outsiders”—the 2024 Tony Awards’ Best Musical Winner. Pre-show warm-ups come courtesy of students from AMDA College of the Performing Arts, set to spellbind the crowd with “Mean Girls.”
Adding more magic, audiences will get a first glimpse and listening to a number from “A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical”. Get ready for this upcoming musical, chronicling the life of the jazz pioneer that’s set to hit Broadway scenes this fall.
This summer, Broadway comes to Bryant Park, where dreams are served under the open sky. So, grab a spot, tune into the rhythm, and let the magic of live theater sweep you away. The summer sky, bustling street life, and the thrill of live theater – “Broadway in Bryant Park” is the experience of a lifetime, ready and waiting!