On Wednesday, October 5, THE American Pops Orchestra (APO) is presenting BLACK BROADWAY, a one night only concert at Howard University’s Cramton Auditorium, celebrating iconic performances by Black actors, highlighting iconic roles made famous by Black artists, and lifting up the next generation of Black Broadway stars. Featuring performances of Broadway classics performed by Black Broadway Stars across multiple generations, this performance will be captured for TV Broadcast, including the live audience in the to-be-aired special.
The cast of iconic performers will be joined by multiple guest conductors, a choir of students from Howard University and Morgan State University, and accompanied by The American Pops Orchestra.
Performers include Corbin Bleu, Nikki Renée Daniels, Leah Flynn, Sydney James Harcourt, Amber Iman, Norm Lewis, Tiffany Mann, John Manzari and Peppermint.
APO is honored to be joined by the following guest conductors for this performance including Dr. Eric Conway (Morgan State University), Brittany Chanell Johnson (Howard University), Sean Mayes (Hadestown and MJ:the Musical) and Dr. Eric Poole (Howard University).
Ticketing for this event is general admission orchestra seating and all tickets will be held at will call. Tickets must be purchased in advance and will not be available at the door. Seating is first come first serve and the doors will open at 7:30pm.
Tickets are $35-55. Click here for tickets. Promo Code BBSocial for $10 off.
Cramton Auditorium is located at 2455 6th Street Northwest Washington, DC 20059.
Backstage Pass with Lia Chang 