A collection of hits from past and present Broadway shows are featured in the first-ever musical showcase by faculty, staff and students of Radford’s Central Fine Arts Academy, affiliated with Central United Methodist Church.
The one-time event is set for 7 p.m. Saturday, April 8 in the CUMC Fellowship Hall. Tickets are $5.
Performers will sing and play such favorites as “I Got Rhythm” from Gershwin’s “Girl Crazy”; Annie’s “It’s a Hard Knock Life”; music from “Oklahoma” and “Phantom of the Opera”; the ragtime tune “The Entertainer” and “Just You Wait” from “My Fair Lady.” You’ll also hear “On Broadway” from a 1990’s rock musical “Smokey Joe’s Café,” and “Give My Regards to Broadway” from George M. Cohen’s “Little Johnny Jones.”
Emcee for the evening is Mike Cline.
Tickets are available from the CFAA faculty and students, from the office at CUMC (639-3529) and at the door.
— Submitted by
Bob Thomas