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Roz Ryan and More Broadway Vets Set for Broadway Under the Stars Concert

The evening will benefit the Developmental Wing.

Roz Ryan will take part in The Development Wing's Broadway Under the Stars concert.
Roz Ryan will take part in the Development Wing's Broadway Under the Stars concert.

The Development Wing, a nonprofit organization whose mission is to support the creation of new American musicals, will present its fourth annual Broadway Under the Stars concert on Saturday, June 6, at 6:30pm. The evening is hosted by writer Jonathan Brielle, the Wing's Artistic Director and Vice President of the Johnny Mercer Foundation.

The evening will feature performances by Roz Ryan (Chicago), Cole Burden (Murder Ballad), Brooke Sunny Moriber (Parade), Ken Prymus (Cats), Patricia Noonan (Pride and Prejudice), Jenna Downs, Jake Swain, and more. Michael Bush directs, with Jeffrey Klitz serving as musical director.

The Broadway stars will be accompanied by an eight-piece band made up of Klitz (keyboard), Vito Chizvuzzo (saxophone), Mike Davis (trombone), Clint de Ganon (drums), Dave Finck (upright and electric bass), Jim Hynes (trumpet and arranger), Larry Saltzman (guitar), and Andy Snitzer (saxophone).

Broadway Under the Stars will take place on the grounds of the historic Tewksbury, New
Jersey home of producer Cherie King. Tickets can be purchased by emailing developmentwing@gmail.com.