The Philhallmonic Society to Present Swingin’ On a Star Free Concert on June 23
The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts and The Philhallmonic Society will present Swingin’ on a Star, a musical celebration of the 1940s, to be held Saturday, June 23 at 2:30pm at the Bruno Walter Auditorium at Lincoln Center.
The free concert will feature the popular songs of the era, including “Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy,” “I’m Gonna Wash That Man Right Outta My Hair,” “There’s No Business Like Show Business,” “You’ll Never Walk Alone” and “La Vie En Rose.”
Under the leadership of Phil Hall, The Philhallmonic Society is made up of Karen Arlington, Mary Lou Barber, Dolly Ellen Friedman, Lenore Fuerstman, Jani Gerard, Valerie Lemon, Linda Sue Moshier, Rachael Robbins and Diana Silva.
The production features musical staging by Sharon Halley, with Hall accompanying the singers on piano, as well as Keith Crupi (drums), and Paul Nowinski (bass).
