Solid Members From Broadway’s High Exhibits to Carry out at Free Occasion in Astoria Friday

Stars from a few of Broadway’s present prime musicals will take to the stage in a free particular occasion in Astoria Friday. Kaufman Astoria Studios (Photograph: iStock)

Sept. 22, 2022 By Michael Dorgan

Stars from a few of Broadway’s present prime musicals will take to the stage in a free particular occasion in Astoria Friday.

The family-friendly occasion, referred to as Broadway within the Boros, will characteristic present forged members and musicians from hit reveals equivalent to Wicked, SIX, and Beetlejuice performing reside, rain or shine.

The performances will happen on the backlot at Kaufman Astoria from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. The backlot – positioned on thirty sixth Road between thirty fourth Avenue and thirty sixth Avenue – is an out of doors venue that’s utilized by the movie trade to shoot outside scenes.

The occasion is a part of an initiative by the mayor to carry free Broadway performances to the outer boroughs, in addition to showcasing a few of Broadway’s newest expertise. It’ll characteristic wheelchair and American signal language lodging, organizers say.

This yr’s collection marks the fifth time the occasion is happening, with it being canceled in 2020 and in 2021 as a result of pandemic.

Mayor Eric Adams stated he was thrilled to see Broadway within the Boros return.

“This outstanding collection works to make sure that everybody in our metropolis, no matter their zip code, will get the prospect to expertise the magic of Broadway proper of their backyards,” Adams stated in an announcement.

“Broadway is a lifeblood of our metropolis, and this collection is an unimaginable method for all New Yorkers to come back out and relish within the magic that makes New York Metropolis’s heartbeat.”

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