The New York Pops led by Music Director and Conductor Steven Reineke opened their 2023-24 season with a brand-new live performance twenty first Century Broadway, on Friday, October 27, 2023 at 8:00 p.m. at Carnegie Corridor.

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The orchestra began the night time off with the glowing overture from The Producers.

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They have been joined by visitor artists Hailey Kilgore (Tony and Grammy Award nominee for her portrayal of Ti Moune within the Broadway revival of As soon as On This Island), who thrilled with “All That Issues” from Discovering Neverland.

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Ms. Kilgore wowed in a glittery black and white robe that flattered the younger star, as she wowed once more with “Fabulous Child” from Sister Act.

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Becoming a member of her was Javier Muñoz (co-creator of the title position in Hamilton) for “When The Solar Goes Down” from In The Heights the place he additionally co-created the position with Miranda.

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Muñoz continued with “Pleased with Your Boy” from Aladdin.

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A music that was actually beautiful to listen to was “Love Who You Love” from Ahrens and Flaherty’s A Man of No Significance.

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In fantastic voice Derek Klena, recreated his music “St. Petersburg” from Ahrens and Flaherty’s Anastasia.

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Klena was Tony Award nominated for his portrayal of Nick Healy in Jagged Little Tablet and his music “Good” was subsequent and excellent it was.

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Duetting with the final visitor, Ali Stroker (Tony Award winner for her position as Ado Annie within the Broadway revival of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Oklahoma!), introduced “You Matter to Me” from Waitress, to life.

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Jason Robert Brown’s “A Summer season In Ohio” from The final 5 Years was given a really amusing take by Ms. Stroker.

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Ending the primary act was Pasek and Paul’s “Waving By way of A Window” from Pricey Even Hansen. That is usually sung by a person however Ms. Stroker put her stamp on it.

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After intermission was the overture from Curtains. One of many largest hits of the twenty first century was Spring Awakening the place all 4 visitor stars took on “The Music Of Purple Summer season”.

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“Hurricane,” from Hamilton introduced again Javier Muñoz.

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Klena joined for “Pricey Theodosia,” additionally from Hamilton.

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Klena then wowed with “Goodbye ” from Catch Me If You Can. I’d like to see him play this position.

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Coming again to broadway this yr is Spamalot. Ali Stoker took on “Diva’s Lament,”mainly letting the viewers know she was able to step on in.

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Coming again was Ms. Kilgore to duet on “For Good” to rejoice Depraved’s anniversary.

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Displaying what a powerhouse she is Ms. Kilgore acquired a standing ovation on “I’m Right here” from The Colour Purple.

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Ending the present the 4 younger artists have been joined by members of the Susan E. Wagner Excessive Faculty Live performance Choir for “You Will Be Discovered” once more from from Pricey Even Hansen. These younger artists sounded superb displaying musical theatre is in good fingers.

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The encore was from Waitress and made me excited for Sutton Foster and Kelli O’Hara for One Evening Solely on November seventeenth. That is certain to be the live performance of the yr!

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Originally posted 2023-11-08 06:01:48.