The NEMPAC Summer Concert Series kicked off on July 9th with “Songs in the Key of Broadway: A musical timeline of 42nd Street”.
The concert featured Gershwin, Cole Porter and Rodgers & Hammerstein to Sondheim, Lloyd Webber and Schwartz, in is a celebration of comedy and love with some of America’s most beloved tunes. Performers included NEMPAC favorites Lindsay Conrad and Christian Schwebler, and welcoming Reagle Music Theatre star, Lori L’Italien.
Upcoming performances:
July 16th – Patrice Williamson Jazz Quartet
July 23rd – NEMPAC Opera Project; Featuring Italian Opera Favorites
July 30th – Eight to the Bar! …And for those interested in getting their groove on, there will be a pre-concert group Swing Dance Lesson in the Park from 6:15 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. The swing dance lesson is appropriate for all ages and is being taught by the Boston Lindy Bomb Squad Dancers & Instructors. Gather at the front of the stage to participate!
NOTE: In the event of rain, the July 16th, and 23rd concert performances will take place at St. Stephen’s Church on Hanover Street in the North End. The July 30th performance would be rescheduled to Thursday, August 6th.
Visit www.nempacboston.org for more information.
