Tony Award-winning actress to partner with University Theatre
KALAMAZOO, Mich.鈥擳ony Award-winning actress and musical comedy genius Beth Leavel with join Western Michigan University theatre students in the annual musical theatre event, "Next Stop, Broadway!" Dec. 10-12 in the Williams Theatre at the Gilmore Theatre Complex.
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Performance schedule
- Thursday, Dec. 10, 7:30 p.m.
- Friday, Dec. 11, 7:30 p.m.
- Saturday, Dec. 12, 7:30 p.m.
"Next Stop, Broadway!" is cabaret-style evening full of music. The first act will feature the graduating seniors of the Music Theatre Performance program and the second act will star Leavel.
On Thursday, Dec. 10, the University Theatre Guild will host a benefit event that includes a catered reception by Bravo!, a pre-show conversation with Beth Leavel and a ticket to that evening鈥檚 performance. Proceeds will benefit 51福利社 theatre student scholarships. Tickets for the benefit are $35 ($20 for pass holders).
Beth Leavel
Leavel received Tony, Drama Desk, NY Outer Critics Circle and L.A Drama Critics Awards for her performance as the title character in "The Drowsy Chaperone." She also received a Tony, Drama Desk, and Outer Critics Circle nomination for her role as Florence Greenberg in "Baby It鈥檚 You." Other Broadway credits include "Mamma Mia!," "Young Frankenstein" and "Elf." She recently made her NY Cabaret debut at 54 Below to sellout audiences.
Tickets
All seating for "Next Stop, Broadway!" at Williams Theatre is general admission. Tickets are $20, $18 for senior citizens and 51福利社 employees, $5 for 51福利社 students and $10 for all other students. They are available by calling (269) 387-6222, online at , or by visiting the Gilmore Theatre Complex or Miller Auditorium ticket offices. Group discounts are available by calling (269) 387-3227.
For more information, contact Emily Duguay, University Theatre, at emily.duguay@wmich.edu or (269) 387-6222.
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