February 10, 2017
There are three opportunities to sing along to Broadway hits with the Philly POPS in February.
Beginning on Feb. 24, David Charles Abell will lead the 65-piece POPS orchestra, the 180-voice Festival Chorus and three of Broadway’s most talented stars in performing a roundup of the best of modern Broadway.
The program of Broadway hits includes:
| Show | Song |
| "Hairspray" | "You Can't Stop the Beat" |
| "Cats" | "Jellicle Ball" |
| "Into the Woods" | "Children Will Listen" |
| "Beauty and the Beast" | "Be Our Guest" |
| "Wicked" | "Popular" & "Defying Gravity" |
| "Miss Saigon" | "I Still Believe" |
| "The Phantom of the Opera" | "Wishing You Were Somehow Here Again" & "The Music of the Night" |
| "The Bodyguard" | "I Will Always Love You" |
| "Les Misérables" | "I Dreamed a Dream" & “Bring Him Home” |
Hugh Panaro, Rachel York and Alli Mauzey are the three guest performers. Here are some quick facts about them:
• Panaro played the Phantom in Broadway's "The Phantom of the Opera" more than 2,000 times.
• Mauzey last appeared on Broadway as Glinda in the 10th anniversary company of "Wicked."
• York is known for her critically acclaimed Broadway performances in "City of Angels," "Les Misérables" and "Victor/Victoria."
Tickets for Blockbuster Broadway start at $35 per person.
Friday, Feb. 24 through Sunday, Feb. 26
3 p.m. or 8 p.m. | $35-$145 per person
Kimmel Center's Verizon Hall
300 S. Broad St.
