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Jason Robert Brown in Concert With Anika Noni Rose to Be Broadcast on Channel Thirteen

The Tony-winning composer will premiere new works during the broadcast performance.

New York City

This January, three-time Tony-winning composer Jason Robert Brown (Honeymoon in Vegas) makes his broadcast television debut with a Channel Thirteen presentation of Jason Robert Brown in Concert.

Recorded in 2011 at New York City’s Abrons Art Center, Brown performed with Tony Award winner Anika Noni Rose (A Raisin in the Sun), along with a band of Broadway musicians, presenting selections from Brown's most popular works including The Last Five Years, Parade, Songs for a New World, 13, Wearing Someone Else’s Clothes, and his newest Broadway musical Honeymoon in Vegas. The concert also premieres four new songs from Brown’s forthcoming second solo CD.

Thirteen will air the concert Friday, January 2 at 10:30pm and Monday, January 5 at 1:15am, with additional airings on WLIW/21 on Sunday, January 25 at 3:30pm and Friday, January 30 at 4am.

For a sample of the duo's musical magic, watch Brown and Rose perform the number "Brand New You" from his musical 13.