METRMAG Spotlight On: Broadway in Worcester Announces 2023-2024 Season with appearances by JESSIE MUELLER, SETH RUDETSKY and SANTINO FONTANA
(Cover Photo: JESSIE MUELLER and SANTINO FONTANA. Photo Courtesy of Broadway in Worcester)
By Kevin T. Baldwin
METRMAG Reviewer
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METRMAG Spotlight On:
BROADWAY IN WORCESTER Announces 2023-2024 Season
Bringing to the City of Worcester
TWO TONY AWARD-WINNERS!
In September, 2023:
JESSIE MUELLER (With Host and Pianist SETH RUDETSKY)
In March, 2024:
SANTINO FONTANA
TICKETS ON SALE NOW FOR TONY AWARD-WINNER JESSIE MUELLER
One Night Only!
September 22, 2023 at 8:00pm
TONY AWARD-WINNER JESSIE MUELLER LIVE IN CONCERT WITH SETH RUDETSKY
Prior Performing Arts Center, College of the Holy Cross, Worcester, MA.
Tickets on sale now for JESSIE MUELLER with host and pianist SETH RUDETSKY at www.broadwayinworcester.com.
Then, in 2024, for One Night Only!
March 1, 2024 at 8:00pm
TONY AWARD-WINNER SANTINO FONTANA LIVE IN CONCERT
Jean McDonough Arts Center’s BrickBox Theater, Worcester, MA.
**TICKETS ON SALE SOON**
TICKETS
To purchase tickets visit: www.broadwayinworcester.com.
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BROADWAY IN WORCESTER announces its 2023-2024 season featuring performances from Tony Award Winner JESSIE MUELLER on Friday, September 22 at 8:00 pm at the Prior Performing Arts Center on the campus of the College of the Holy Cross and Tony Award Winner SANTINO FONTANA on Friday, March 1, 2023 at the Jean McDonough Arts Center’s BrickBox Theater, both in Worcester, MA.
BROADWAY IN WORCESTER'S Eric Butler reflected, “I am thrilled to welcome JESSIE and SANTINO to our series this year. Both represent a new generation of theater stardom and have been recognized as the best of the best in their acclaimed and awarded Broadway roles. I am humbled to have both a recognized ‘Best Actor’ and ‘Best Actress’ as part of our programming this year. I am confident the talent, warmth, and energy of these stars will win over Worcester audiences!”
"This year, as BROADWAY IN WORCESTER expands its season to include two venues, Butler added, “In addition to the hip downtown BrickBox that our audiences have known and loved, we look forward to introducing our patrons to a second venue this year, the state-of-the-art facilities at the Prior Performing Arts Center on the campus of The College of the Holy Cross."
"The Prior will offer our audiences as intimate a theater-going experience as the JMAC - which is a big draw for those seeking the rare opportunity to see their favorite Broadway performers up close and personal - in addition to the center’s stunning architectural designs by Diller Scofidio + Renfro. Plus there wil’ll be free parking on campus. Having grown up in Worcester, the attractiveness of this perk is not lost on me.”
Tickets are now on sale to the public for Tony Award Winner JESSIE MUELLER with host and pianist SETH RUDETSKY.
Tickets are $50 and $75 depending on seat location, with a limited number of VIP tickets for $100 which include premium seats, a BROADWAY IN WORCESTER swag bag, and a post-show meet and greet with photo opportunity.
(Photo: JESSIE MUELLER. Photo by Stephanie Diani. Courtesy of Broadway in Worcester)
ABOUT JESSIE MUELLER
Following a breakout role in "A Clear Day You Can See Forever" opposite Harry Connick, Jr., JESSIE MUELLER quickly became one of Broadway’s most sought after talents.
MUELLER was most recently seen on Broadway in Tracy Lett’s play "The Minutes" and the Kennedy Center’s acclaimed revival of "Guys and Dolls."
Previously, MUELLER starred on Broadway in the revival of "Carousel" (Drama Desk Award, Tony, Grammy nominations) and "Nice Work If You Can Get It."
Most notably, she originated the roles of "Jenna" in "Waitress" (Tony, Drama Desk, Grammy nominations) and "Carole King" in "Beautiful: The Carole King Musical" (Tony, Drama Desk, Grammy awards).
Television and film work include "Patsy & Loretta," "Madam Secretary," "Blue Bloods," "Evil," "Candy," "Chicago Voices" (Chicago Emmy nomination), "A Good Person," "Secret Headquarters" and Steven Spielberg’s "The Post."
The evening will be hosted by and music directed by Sirius XM radio star SETH RUDETSKY and MUELLER'S concert promises to be filled with intimate, behind-the-scenes stories prompted by RUDETSKY'S insightful, funny and revealing questions–and the music from MUELLER'S unique career.
This is a spontaneous evening of show-stopping songs by Carole King, Sara Bareilles, Rodgers & Hammerstein and more!
One Night Only!
September 22, 2023 at 8:00pm
JESSIE MUELLER LIVE IN CONCERT WITH SETH RUDETSKY
Prior Performing Arts Center, College of the Holy Cross, Worcester, MA.
Tickets are on sale now for JESSIE MUELLER with host and pianist SETH RUDETSKY at www.broadwayinworcester.com.
ABOUT THE PRIOR PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
THE PRIOR PERFORMING ARTS CENTER is a new multi-arts venue at the College of the Holy Cross. A catalyst for creativity and learning, it amplifies the arts at Holy Cross and provides the College, the greater Worcester community, and visiting creative thinkers with an inspiring environment to pursue diverse questions of the human experience. Public programming features a dynamic live event series featuring world-class artists from across the performing and creative arts; stimulating exhibitions in the relocated Cantor Art Gallery; and engaging presentations by the College's arts departments and programs. Collaborations with Worcester include educational opportunities and other community partnerships.
THE PRIOR PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
Luth Concert Hall
College of the Holy Cross
1 College Street
Worcester, MA 01610
https://priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu
(Photo: SANTINO FONTANA. Photo Courtesy of Broadway in Worcester)
ABOUT SANTINO FONTANA
With his rich voice, dynamic versatility and charisma, SANTINO FONTANA has cemented himself as one of Broadway's favorite leading men.
FONTANA was last seen starring on Broadway in his tour de force dual role in "Tootsie" for which he received the 2019 Outer Critics Circle, Drama Desk, and Tony Awards.
He is perhaps best known to audiences as the voice of villainous "Prince Hans" in the Academy Award Winning Disney film "Frozen."
Television audiences have seen FONTANA on "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel" and recognize him from "Crazy Ex-Girlfriend," "Shades of Blue," "Mozart In The Jungle," "Fosse/Verdon," "Royal Pains," "Nurse Jackie" and more.
FONTANA'S other Broadway credits include "Hello Dolly," "Act One," "Cinderella," "The Importance of Being Earnest" (Clarence Derwent Award), "Brighton Beach Memoirs" (Drama Desk Award), "Billy Elliot," and "Sunday in the Park with George."
He also received Lortel and Obie Awards for his off-Broadway performance in Stephen Karam’s "Sons of the Prophet."
As an interpreter of the American Songbook, FONTANA won the renowned Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival when he was 18 and has sung with orchestras, big bands, and smaller ensembles including the New York Philharmonic, NY Pops, National Symphony Orchestra, Houston Symphony, San Diego Symphony, Master Voices, Westchester Philharmonic, Mormon Tabernacle Choir, Sesame Street Muppets, Phoenix Symphony, and at Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, The Kennedy Center, Birdland, and the Bravo Festival at Vail.
One Night Only!
March 1, 2024 at 8:00pm
SANTINO FONTANA LIVE IN CONCERT
Jean McDonough Arts Center’s BrickBox Theater, Worcester, MA.
**TICKETS ON SALE SOON**
TICKETS
To purchase tickets visit: www.broadwayinworcester.com.
ABOUT THE BRICKBOX
With its industrial aesthetic and intimate seating, THE BRICKBOX THEATER AND THE JEAN MCDONOUGH ARTS CENTER is perfect for fresh, sophisticated stagings of classic works.
THE BRICKBOX THEATER AND THE JEAN MCDONOUGH ARTS CENTER
20 Franklin Street
Worcester, MA. 01608
508-413-JMAC/877-571-SHOW (Box Office)
boxoffice@jmacworcester.org
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ABOUT BROADWAY IN WORCESTER
BROADWAY IN WORCESTER was founded in 2022 by Worcester native Eric Butler. BROADWAY IN WORCESTER is committed to providing Central Massachusetts’ audiences with the opportunity to see Broadway’s most celebrated talents perform locally. Past performers have included Tony Award winners Laura Benanti and Kelli O’Hara, as well as Broadway legend Chita Rivera. In addition to providing local access to Broadway celebrity performances, BROADWAY IN WORCESTER fosters collaboration between Broadway talents and the area’s local high school and college students and their arts educators through educational programming. Each artist will participate in a free masterclass or workshop for students and educators prior to their performances. More information about BROADWAY IN WORCESTER'S free educational workshops can be found on www.broadwayinworcester.com. This initiative is supported by the George F. and Sybil H. Fuller Foundation, The Fletcher Foundation, and UniBank. BROADWAY IN WORCESTER looks forward to bringing an exciting line-up of stars to the City of Worcester in the years to come!
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