Broadway talent and programs to be part of
Harlem Week Events
(New York, NY) – In
conjunction with the Harlem Chamber of Commerce and the Harlem Arts Alliance,
The Broadway League will support Harlem Week, Inc. with initiatives designed
to celebrate Harlem theatregoers. This year’s annual summer festival has
events from July 25th through August 25th, 2010, making
it what some call “the World’s longest week.”
The activities of Harlem Week are a celebration
of the vibrancy, diversity and excitement taking place in Harlem 365 days
a year. Among the numerous activities planned, Broadway will be actively
involved in producing a Kids’ Night on Broadway event, a Broadway Speakers
Bureau seminar, Broadway Team at NYC Health Walk-a-Thon, as well as the
upcoming Family First Nights program and a special Sirius XM “Live on
Broadway” radio show dedicated to Harlem Week celebration.
Charlotte St. Martin, Executive Director
of The Broadway League, said, “Thanks to the community’s cultural history
and artistic talent, Broadway and Harlem have been working together for
years. This is the first time we’re officially collaborating, and I’m
thrilled for the opportunity to showcase the diverse offerings currently
on Broadway to such a vibrant audience.”
Lloyd Williams, President & CEO
of The Greater Harlem Chamber of Commerce and Chairman, Harlem Week, Inc.
said, “The Chamber is pleased to partner with the Broadway League during Harlem Week in announcing the “Kids Night on Broadway” August 24th.
This initiative allows us to reach out to our families and friends to participate
in a first class theatrical event at an affordable ticket price.”
Voza Rivers, Chairman or Harlem Arts
Alliance and 1st Vice Chairman Harlem Week, Inc. said, “The
Alliance is thrilled to join with the Chamber and the League in co-presenting
an array of extraordinary theatrical opportunities for the Harlem communities,
families, businesses and our colleagues during Harlem Week and the entire
year.”
KIDS' NIGHT ON BROADWAY, Tuesday, August
24
Kids ages 6-18 can attend a participating
Broadway show on Tuesday, August 24th for free when accompanied by a full-paying
adult.
Ticket includes pre-theatre event including
autograph signings and special panels plus Times Square area restaurant
discounts. This affords kids the opportunity to experience the magic of
live theatre and participate in special activities hosted by the cast and
crew of participating Broadway shows.
Participating shows to date include: The
Addams Family, Chicago, Fela!,
A Little Night Music, Memphis, Million
Dollar Quartet, Next to Normal,
The Phantom of the Opera and Stomp
(off-Broadway)
Information can be found on www.HarlemDiscover.com
and www.KidsNightonBroadway.com
SIRIUS XM "LIVE ON BROADWAY"
radio show Wednesday, August 11th
SIRIUS XM Live on Broadway is hosted by Seth
Rudetsky at the Broadway Concierge & Ticket Center in Times Square
every Wednesday at 12:00 noon where fans can watch interviews and performances
with Broadway stars. Autograph signings and photo opportunities. Located
inside the Times Square Information Center at 1560 Broadway between 46th
and 47th Streets. Open to the public and free of charge. On Wednesday,
August 11th, the show's theme will celebrate Harlem Week.
BROADWAY SPEAKERS BUREAU, Saturday,
August 14th
Countee Cullen Library on West 136th Street.
A free Broadway career panel discussion available
to high school and college students. Seminars will share information about
non-performance careers in the arts (producing, general management, marketing,
press, stage management, etc.) Speakers include award-winning professionals
associated with Broadway shows.
BROADWAY TEAM FOR WALK-A-THON, Saturday,
August 21st
Hon. Percy Sutton Harlem 5k Run and NYC Family
Health Walk-a-Thon Saturday, August 21st from 9am - 5pm, begins at 135th
Street and St. Nicholas Avenue. The Broadway League will help to secure
a team of Broadway talent to bring awareness to the cause.
FAMILY FIRST NIGHTS program for 2010-11
Family First Nights is a nationwide program
specifically designed to encourage at-risk families to attend theatre on
a regular basis, providing discounted theatre tickets for families who
may not otherwise be able to attend Broadway shows. By engaging the entire
family and offering repeated exposure through multiple visits, this program
offers the participating families the opportunity to make live, professional
theatre part of their cultural heritage. Partner social service agencies
are responsible for identifying appropriate families, coordinating family
participation, and organizing transportation and other logistics. Each
family member pays $10 per ticket for orchestra seats. Additional ticket
costs are paid for by sponsorships. Harlem families will attend Broadway
shows in the fall, February (Black History Month) and spring.
Published July 22, 2010
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