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Sierra Boggess, Tony Winner Dick Latessa, and Matt Bogart to Perform Wallenberg Readings

The musical is written by Laurence Holzman and Felicia Needleman, with music by Benjamin Rosenbluth.

Sierra Boggess
Sierra Boggess
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Laurence Holzman, Felicia Needleman, and Benjamin Rosenbluth's 2006 musical Wallenberg will receive industry readings scheduled for November 18 and 19. The cast will feature Matt Bogart (Jersey Boys) as Raoul Wallenberg, Sierra Boggess (Little Mermaid, Master Class), and Tony Award winner Dick Latessa (Hairspray).

Wallenberg is the story of Swedish architect and humanitarian Raoul Wallenberg who was instrumental in helping to rescue tens of thousands of Jews in Hungary during World War II. Karen Carpenter (Love, Loss and What I Wore) will direct, with music direction by Darren Cohen.

For more information, visit www.WallenbergTheMusical.com.