Join HEARTS PW for a special fundraising concert event!
HEARTS PW Presents Broadway Across The Bay,
featuring five Broadway stars live in concert in Port Washington!
Saturday, December 14, 2024, 7:00pm
Schreiber High School Auditorium
Proceeds benefit HEARTS PW and our continuing mission
to enrich the arts in the Port Washington schools and community.
HEARTS PW Presents Broadway Across The Bay,
featuring five Broadway stars live in concert in Port Washington!
Saturday, December 14, 2024, 7:00pm
Schreiber High School Auditorium
Proceeds benefit HEARTS PW and our continuing mission
to enrich the arts in the Port Washington schools and community.
TICKET INFORMATION
GENERAL AND VIP TICKET OPTIONS:
Adult Ticket Price (General Admission Seat): $75
Adult VIP Ticket Price (General Admission Seat, Post-Performance Meet and Greet): $100
Student Ticket Price (General Admission Seat): $35
Student VIP Ticket Price (General Admission Seat, Post-Performance Meet and Greet): $65
SPONSORSHIP LEVELS:
$500
$1000
$2500
Adult Ticket Price (General Admission Seat): $75
Adult VIP Ticket Price (General Admission Seat, Post-Performance Meet and Greet): $100
Student Ticket Price (General Admission Seat): $35
Student VIP Ticket Price (General Admission Seat, Post-Performance Meet and Greet): $65
SPONSORSHIP LEVELS:
$500
- 4 Reserved VIP Seats
- Post-Performance Meet and Greet with the Broadway performers
- Playbill Recognition
- Signage Recognition
$1000
- 8 Reserved VIP Seats
- Post-Performance Meet and Greet with the Broadway performers
- Playbill Recognition
- Signage Recognition
- Social Media Recognition
$2500
- 12 Reserved VIP Seats
- Post-Performance Meet and Greet with the Broadway performers
- Playbill Recognition
- Signage Recognition
- Social Media Recognition
- Signed Commemorative Poster from Broadway Performers
<< TICKETS WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE AT THE DOOR >>
BROADWAY ACROSS THE BAY - LIVE ON STAGE
Jay Copeland
The Wiz, American Idol
Jay Copeland was most recently revival cast of The Wiz!. Recent stage credits include Ain’t Misbehavin’ (Andre) Geva and Westport Theatres, Hairspray (Seaweed), Jesus Christ Superstar (Judas), and the opening act for Patti LaBelle in Concert 2022. In 2022, Jay was a contestant on ABC’s “American Idol” and was the first ever contestant to receive a Platinum Ticket (awarded to the top contestant in each of the 3 cities where “American Idol” held auditions). Jay appeared in over 20 episodes and finished Top 7.
The Wiz, American Idol
Jay Copeland was most recently revival cast of The Wiz!. Recent stage credits include Ain’t Misbehavin’ (Andre) Geva and Westport Theatres, Hairspray (Seaweed), Jesus Christ Superstar (Judas), and the opening act for Patti LaBelle in Concert 2022. In 2022, Jay was a contestant on ABC’s “American Idol” and was the first ever contestant to receive a Platinum Ticket (awarded to the top contestant in each of the 3 cities where “American Idol” held auditions). Jay appeared in over 20 episodes and finished Top 7.
Bella Coppola
Six The Musical, SMASH
Bella Coppola is California raised, Texas educated, and New York based. She will be originating the role of Chloe in the upcoming and highly anticipated musical SMASH on Broadway. Previous credits: Jane Seymour in Six (Broadway, Mirvish Productions). Off-Broadway: Pat in Kinky Boots. Regional: Delaware Theatre Company, Sacramento Theatre Company, and Wagon Wheel Center For the Arts. BFA Musical Theatre, Texas State University. Stream Bella's original music on all music platforms!
https://www.bellacoppola.com/
Six The Musical, SMASH
Bella Coppola is California raised, Texas educated, and New York based. She will be originating the role of Chloe in the upcoming and highly anticipated musical SMASH on Broadway. Previous credits: Jane Seymour in Six (Broadway, Mirvish Productions). Off-Broadway: Pat in Kinky Boots. Regional: Delaware Theatre Company, Sacramento Theatre Company, and Wagon Wheel Center For the Arts. BFA Musical Theatre, Texas State University. Stream Bella's original music on all music platforms!
https://www.bellacoppola.com/
Lorna Courtney
& Juliet (Tony Award nominee)
Lorna Courtney was raised in Jamaica, Queens, NY and attended LaGuardia High School for Vocal Performance. She most recently starred as Juliet in the Broadway production of & Juliet and received a Tony Award nomination for her portrayal. After graduating a year early from the University of Michigan for musical theatre, Lorna performed as a stand-by for Alana and Zoe in the Broadway musical Dear Evan Hansen and also played Rosalia and understudied Maria in the 2020 Broadway revival of West Side Story.
https://www.lornacourtney.com/
& Juliet (Tony Award nominee)
Lorna Courtney was raised in Jamaica, Queens, NY and attended LaGuardia High School for Vocal Performance. She most recently starred as Juliet in the Broadway production of & Juliet and received a Tony Award nomination for her portrayal. After graduating a year early from the University of Michigan for musical theatre, Lorna performed as a stand-by for Alana and Zoe in the Broadway musical Dear Evan Hansen and also played Rosalia and understudied Maria in the 2020 Broadway revival of West Side Story.
https://www.lornacourtney.com/
Eric Jordan Young
Eric Jordan Young has been called “a one-man force of nature,” and “an outsized talent.” He is the proud recipient of the Broadway World Award for Best Performance by a Lead Actor. He is an accomplished Producer, Director, Choreographer, Entertainer, Playwright and Songwriter with TV, Broadway (Ragtime ‘98, Ragtime ‘09, Chicago, Seussical, Look of Love), Off-Broadway/Regional (New York Shakespeare Festival, Lincoln Center, Kennedy Center, Alliance Theater, Signature Theatre), National Tour (Chicago, Ragtime, Dreamgirls), and Commercial credits. Eric is a Helen Hayes Award recipient whose critically acclaimed Las Vegas performances includeCocktail Cabaret (Caesars Palace), Rock of Ages (Venetian/Rio), Shakin’ -Vegas Remixed with a Twist (Planet Hollywood), Chicago (Mandalay Bay), Starlight Express (Las Vegas Hilton) and Vegas! The Show. Eric has performed with several Symphonies throughout the country including the Atlanta Symphony, Buffalo Philharmonic, Phoenix Symphony Orchestra and the New York Pops at Carnegie Hall. His solo album “Once in a Lifetime”, was produced by his company EnJoY! Productions and his one-man musical Sammy & Me is the winner of the ArtVoice and Salt Awards. Mr. Young served as the Resident Director of Baz (Venetian/Palazzo) and loves working as a Creative Director for original projects including Renegades at Caesars Palace and Drag Supper Club. Eric is the Associate Director for the Norwegian Cruise Line production of Footloose and the immersive production of Rock of Ages in Hollywood, CA. Latest work includes the Kennedy Center production of Guys and Dolls and several new works including the new musicals Vanishing Girl and The Last Show.
Eric Jordan Young has been called “a one-man force of nature,” and “an outsized talent.” He is the proud recipient of the Broadway World Award for Best Performance by a Lead Actor. He is an accomplished Producer, Director, Choreographer, Entertainer, Playwright and Songwriter with TV, Broadway (Ragtime ‘98, Ragtime ‘09, Chicago, Seussical, Look of Love), Off-Broadway/Regional (New York Shakespeare Festival, Lincoln Center, Kennedy Center, Alliance Theater, Signature Theatre), National Tour (Chicago, Ragtime, Dreamgirls), and Commercial credits. Eric is a Helen Hayes Award recipient whose critically acclaimed Las Vegas performances includeCocktail Cabaret (Caesars Palace), Rock of Ages (Venetian/Rio), Shakin’ -Vegas Remixed with a Twist (Planet Hollywood), Chicago (Mandalay Bay), Starlight Express (Las Vegas Hilton) and Vegas! The Show. Eric has performed with several Symphonies throughout the country including the Atlanta Symphony, Buffalo Philharmonic, Phoenix Symphony Orchestra and the New York Pops at Carnegie Hall. His solo album “Once in a Lifetime”, was produced by his company EnJoY! Productions and his one-man musical Sammy & Me is the winner of the ArtVoice and Salt Awards. Mr. Young served as the Resident Director of Baz (Venetian/Palazzo) and loves working as a Creative Director for original projects including Renegades at Caesars Palace and Drag Supper Club. Eric is the Associate Director for the Norwegian Cruise Line production of Footloose and the immersive production of Rock of Ages in Hollywood, CA. Latest work includes the Kennedy Center production of Guys and Dolls and several new works including the new musicals Vanishing Girl and The Last Show.
Nik Walker
Hamilton
Nik Walker most recently starred as Sir Dennis Galahad in the Broadway revival of Monty Python's Spamalot. Other Broadway credits include Aaron Burr in Hamilton, Otis Williams in Ain’t Too Proud: The Life and Times of the Temptations, and Marvin Gaye in Motown The Musical. Regional credits include Sweeney in Sweeney Todd, Collins in RENT and John in Miss Saigon, He is an actor/writer/proud husband and unqualified NYU professor who, while touring with Hamilton in 2017 , met seven special souls: Fergie, Kyle and justice (who join him in his current production) and Conroe, Marcus, Eli and Gaymon (employed elsewhere). They bonded over the MCU, theme parks and whiskey, and formed a loyal clique that has kept Nik sane and smiling to this day. Thusly, his performance is dedicated to House Buckets. “May our legends live on in dive bars across the country-especially New Orleans."
Hamilton
Nik Walker most recently starred as Sir Dennis Galahad in the Broadway revival of Monty Python's Spamalot. Other Broadway credits include Aaron Burr in Hamilton, Otis Williams in Ain’t Too Proud: The Life and Times of the Temptations, and Marvin Gaye in Motown The Musical. Regional credits include Sweeney in Sweeney Todd, Collins in RENT and John in Miss Saigon, He is an actor/writer/proud husband and unqualified NYU professor who, while touring with Hamilton in 2017 , met seven special souls: Fergie, Kyle and justice (who join him in his current production) and Conroe, Marcus, Eli and Gaymon (employed elsewhere). They bonded over the MCU, theme parks and whiskey, and formed a loyal clique that has kept Nik sane and smiling to this day. Thusly, his performance is dedicated to House Buckets. “May our legends live on in dive bars across the country-especially New Orleans."
Rachel Dean
Musical Director
Rachel Dean is a New York City-based composer, pianist, and music director. She is a rehearsal pianist for the Broadway companies of Hamilton and Moulin Rouge! The Musical as well as a staff pianist at NYU Steinhardt. Most recently, she was music director and arranger for a virtual benefit for the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts’ Billy Rose Theatre Division featuring artists such as Stephanie J. Block, Annaleigh Ashford, and Alex Brightman. An ASCAP award recipient, Rachel’s work has been performed in New York (including Lincoln Center), Miami, Tokyo, Ohio, Arizona, Michigan, and New Jersey. Musicals in development include The Anxiety Project, Medus and The Ballad of Janis Matthews and the Dodo Scouts. Rachel is a member of ASCAP, Local 802 AFM, and the Dramatists’ Guild.
Musical Director
Rachel Dean is a New York City-based composer, pianist, and music director. She is a rehearsal pianist for the Broadway companies of Hamilton and Moulin Rouge! The Musical as well as a staff pianist at NYU Steinhardt. Most recently, she was music director and arranger for a virtual benefit for the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts’ Billy Rose Theatre Division featuring artists such as Stephanie J. Block, Annaleigh Ashford, and Alex Brightman. An ASCAP award recipient, Rachel’s work has been performed in New York (including Lincoln Center), Miami, Tokyo, Ohio, Arizona, Michigan, and New Jersey. Musicals in development include The Anxiety Project, Medus and The Ballad of Janis Matthews and the Dodo Scouts. Rachel is a member of ASCAP, Local 802 AFM, and the Dramatists’ Guild.
Stephen DeAngelis
Producer/Host
Stephen DeAngelis has produced and created over 300 different Broadway concerts at venues in New York and across the United States featuring a multitude of Broadway stars including many Tony Award and Drama Desk Award winners and nominees, stars from hit television series and films whose roots are on stage and Broadway's fastest rising young performers. Throughout his career, he has worked with over 100,000 performers across all entertainment mediums. He is also the Producer and Host of At This Performance... , the critically acclaimed concert series that has showcased the talents and versatility of almost 1300 Broadway and Off-Broadway Standbys, Understudies and Alternates since October 2003. His work as a Producer of the ongoing series and monthly residency was acknowledged in BroadwayWorld's List of "Best Club, Cabaret and Concert" which they called "an artistic triumph that everyone should seek out and see". Stephen is a member of the Association of Professional Arts Professionals. He has cast over 3600 network television and radio commercials for Manhattan's leading advertising agencies (including Grey Advertising/Senior Casting Director; Backer, Spielvogel & Bates. Inc,; Ted Bates Advertising and Ogilvy & Mather) for such clients as Olive Garden, Red Lobster, E*Trade, Febreze, Cover Girl, Pantene, Advil, Robitussin, Downy, Flonase, Pringles, Gillette, Canon, Domino’s, Ivory, Campbell’s Soup, Xerox, Maybelline, Wendy’s, Arrid, Miller Beer, Colgate Palmolive, Warmer Lambert, Hewlett Packard and DirecTV and has contributed to many historic and award-winning spots and campaigns including many which have been recognized with Platinum, Gold and Silver Lions at Cannes. Stephen also cast the six-time Emmy Award nominated Playhouse Disney series "Johnny and the Sprites" which aired on the Disney Channel. His work has been seen in New York and regionally in over 300 theatrical productions as well as numerous festival showcases, developmental workshops and staged readings. Other credits include the World AIDS Day All-Star concert revivals of Pippin and The Secret Garden, two All-Star productions of Elegies for Angels, Punks and Raging Queens and the 25th Anniversary production of Hair, the All-Star concert version of Into the Woods, the 50th Anniversary celebration of the Tommy album as well as numerous productions for The Drama League Directors Project. He is a proud member of the Stage Directors and Choreographers Society and is the only Casting Director who is also a member in SDC. He has staged musicals in major theatres across the country in Boston, Philadelphia, Washington, D.C., Dallas and St. Louis and throughout New York and New England. He has worked with Actors, Singers, Dancers. Directors, Choreographers, Composers, Lyricists and Playwrights who have been recognized with the following distinctions: 281 Tony Award wins, 918 Tony Award nominations, 279 Drama Desk Award wins, 1037 Drama Desk Award, nominations, 35 Drama League Award wins, 230 Drama League Award nominations, 209 Primetime Emmy Award wins, 897 Primetime Emmy Award nominations, 133 Daytime Emmy Award wins, 492 Daytime Emmy Award nominations, 17 Sports Emmy wins, 24 Sports Emmy nominations, 53 Academy Award wins, 164 Academy Award nominations, 24 Olivier Award wins, 82 Olivier Award nominations, 147 Grammy Award wins, 486 Grammy Award nominations, 111 Golden Globe Award wins, 370 Golden Globe Award nominations, 6 Pulitzer Prize recipients, 9 Pulitzer Prize Award nominees and 8 Kennedy Center Award recipients. Stephen has been named as Producing Artistic Director of the new Pocono Center for the Arts which is scheduled to open in 2025. He is also committed to use his abilities, relationships and creativity in support of numerous charities including Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS (BC/EFA), The Actors Fund (now the Entertainment Community Fund), The Starlight Children's Foundation, The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp, Give Kids the World and Toys of Hope/The American Giving Project. Early in his career, he performed in the National Tours of Godspell, Grease, Shenandoah and Hair and was the first Producing Artistic Director of the Shawnee Playhouse in the Poconos. Recent projects include directing the 32nd Annual Oscar Hammerstein Awards honoring Bernadette Peters and casting the world premiere production of Kowalski at Off-Broadway’s The Duke on 42nd Street opening in January 2025.
Producer/Host
Stephen DeAngelis has produced and created over 300 different Broadway concerts at venues in New York and across the United States featuring a multitude of Broadway stars including many Tony Award and Drama Desk Award winners and nominees, stars from hit television series and films whose roots are on stage and Broadway's fastest rising young performers. Throughout his career, he has worked with over 100,000 performers across all entertainment mediums. He is also the Producer and Host of At This Performance... , the critically acclaimed concert series that has showcased the talents and versatility of almost 1300 Broadway and Off-Broadway Standbys, Understudies and Alternates since October 2003. His work as a Producer of the ongoing series and monthly residency was acknowledged in BroadwayWorld's List of "Best Club, Cabaret and Concert" which they called "an artistic triumph that everyone should seek out and see". Stephen is a member of the Association of Professional Arts Professionals. He has cast over 3600 network television and radio commercials for Manhattan's leading advertising agencies (including Grey Advertising/Senior Casting Director; Backer, Spielvogel & Bates. Inc,; Ted Bates Advertising and Ogilvy & Mather) for such clients as Olive Garden, Red Lobster, E*Trade, Febreze, Cover Girl, Pantene, Advil, Robitussin, Downy, Flonase, Pringles, Gillette, Canon, Domino’s, Ivory, Campbell’s Soup, Xerox, Maybelline, Wendy’s, Arrid, Miller Beer, Colgate Palmolive, Warmer Lambert, Hewlett Packard and DirecTV and has contributed to many historic and award-winning spots and campaigns including many which have been recognized with Platinum, Gold and Silver Lions at Cannes. Stephen also cast the six-time Emmy Award nominated Playhouse Disney series "Johnny and the Sprites" which aired on the Disney Channel. His work has been seen in New York and regionally in over 300 theatrical productions as well as numerous festival showcases, developmental workshops and staged readings. Other credits include the World AIDS Day All-Star concert revivals of Pippin and The Secret Garden, two All-Star productions of Elegies for Angels, Punks and Raging Queens and the 25th Anniversary production of Hair, the All-Star concert version of Into the Woods, the 50th Anniversary celebration of the Tommy album as well as numerous productions for The Drama League Directors Project. He is a proud member of the Stage Directors and Choreographers Society and is the only Casting Director who is also a member in SDC. He has staged musicals in major theatres across the country in Boston, Philadelphia, Washington, D.C., Dallas and St. Louis and throughout New York and New England. He has worked with Actors, Singers, Dancers. Directors, Choreographers, Composers, Lyricists and Playwrights who have been recognized with the following distinctions: 281 Tony Award wins, 918 Tony Award nominations, 279 Drama Desk Award wins, 1037 Drama Desk Award, nominations, 35 Drama League Award wins, 230 Drama League Award nominations, 209 Primetime Emmy Award wins, 897 Primetime Emmy Award nominations, 133 Daytime Emmy Award wins, 492 Daytime Emmy Award nominations, 17 Sports Emmy wins, 24 Sports Emmy nominations, 53 Academy Award wins, 164 Academy Award nominations, 24 Olivier Award wins, 82 Olivier Award nominations, 147 Grammy Award wins, 486 Grammy Award nominations, 111 Golden Globe Award wins, 370 Golden Globe Award nominations, 6 Pulitzer Prize recipients, 9 Pulitzer Prize Award nominees and 8 Kennedy Center Award recipients. Stephen has been named as Producing Artistic Director of the new Pocono Center for the Arts which is scheduled to open in 2025. He is also committed to use his abilities, relationships and creativity in support of numerous charities including Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS (BC/EFA), The Actors Fund (now the Entertainment Community Fund), The Starlight Children's Foundation, The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp, Give Kids the World and Toys of Hope/The American Giving Project. Early in his career, he performed in the National Tours of Godspell, Grease, Shenandoah and Hair and was the first Producing Artistic Director of the Shawnee Playhouse in the Poconos. Recent projects include directing the 32nd Annual Oscar Hammerstein Awards honoring Bernadette Peters and casting the world premiere production of Kowalski at Off-Broadway’s The Duke on 42nd Street opening in January 2025.
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