100 Years of Broadway Announces winners and runners-up of its
“Singing with the Broadway Stars” online auditions
Cincinnati sets record for number of local singers cast
CINCINNATI, OH – Neil Berg’s 100 Years of Broadway has announced the winners and runners-up of its “Singing with the Broadway Stars” online auditions. Breaking from its normal casting of one local winner and five runners-up, the producers of the widely acclaimed musical revue have chosen two winners and thirteen runners-up. The casting is the result of a record-breaking number of local online auditions for the Cincinnati performance and the exceptionally high level of talent found in the Tri-state region.
Neil Berg’s widely acclaimed 100 Years of Broadway – a musical revue of Broadway’s most celebrated shows that features a dazzling cast of five Broadway stars accompanied by an all-star New York band – is coming to the Aronoff Center’s Procter & Gamble Hall on Friday, February 20 at 8:00 PM.
Tickets are now on sale at www.CincinnatiArts.ORG , (513) 621-ARTS [2787], or the Aronoff Center Ticket Office. Group discounts are available by calling (513) 977-4157.
Direct from the Big Apple, 100 Years of Broadway features a dazzling cast of five Broadway stars – Cincinnati natives Ron Bohmer and Carter Calvert, plus Rob Evan, Rita Harvey, and Brad Little – accompanied by an all-star New York band. This musical revue recreates the greatest moments from the finest Broadway shows of the century, featuring the actual stars of musicals such as The Phantom of the Opera, Les Misérables, CATS, Jesus Christ Superstar, and Jekyll & Hyde. These amazing performers light up the stage with songs from the Broadway classics and the latest hit shows in which they’ve starred.
“Singing with the Broadway Stars” is an on-line audition opportunity with 100 Years of Broadway that gives local talent in each market of the tour the chance to show off their singing skills with five Broadway stars and an all-star New York band. The winners and runners-up receive tickets for their family and friends to see their Broadway debut on stage at the AronoffCenter!
“It is well known in New York City’s Broadway community that the Greater Cincinnati area has a reputation for wonderful theater talent and great voices. As a matter of fact, two of the Broadway stars featured in our cast – Carter Calvert and Ron Bohmer – are originally from Cincinnati,” said Neil Berg, creator and music director of 100 Years of Broadway. “That reputation was evident in this audition process. We were blown away by large amount of audition submissions, and the incredible wealth of talent. While our panel of Broadway judges knew there was going to be a lot of talent in Cincinnati, this was even better than expected. We could easily have selected five winners – all worthy. We are honored and excited about having these formidable performers join us in our performance at the AronoffCenter!”
