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PHOTO FLASH: Beth Leavel and Company at Sneak Preview of Broadway’s Baby it’s You

Beth Leavel
(© Tristan Fuge)
Beth Leavel
(© Tristan Fuge)

On Monday, March 7, Tony Award winner Beth Leavel and the cast of the new Broadway musical Baby It’s You gave members of the press a sneak peek at the show, which is set to begin previews at the Broadhurst Theatre on March 26.

The show, which will open on April 27, is conceived by Floyd Mutrux, written by Mutrux and Colin Escott, and directed by Mutrux and Sheldon Epps. It tells the story of Florence Greenberg (Leavel), the woman who discovered The Shirelles and created Scepter Records, becoming the music industry’s first female powerhouse.

The production will feature doo-wop, pop and rock ‘n’ roll classics such as “Dedicated To The One I Love,” “Duke Of Earl,” “He’s So Fine,” “I Say A Little Prayer,” “It’s My Party,” “Louie Louie,” “Mama Said,” “Shout,” “Sixteen Candles,” “Stop In The Name Of Love,” ‘Twist and Shout” and more.

The cast will also include Allan Louis, Geno Henderson, Erica Ash, Kelli Barrett, Kyra DaCosta, Crystal Starr Knighton, Barry Pearl, Christina Sajous, Brandon Uranowitz, Alison Cimmet, Erica Dorfler, Berlando Drake, Adam Heller, Jahi A. Kearse, Annette Moore, Zachary Prince, Ken Robinson, and Chelsea Morgan Stock.

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Kyra DaCosta, Crystal Starr Knighton, Erica Ash, and Christina Sajous
(© Tristan Fuge)
Kyra DaCosta, Crystal Starr Knighton, Erica Ash, and Christina Sajous
(© Tristan Fuge)