Chenoweth, Fierstein, Newman, Oscar, Raines, et al. to Help Encompass Celebrate Jerry Bock's Birthday

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By Brian Scott Lipton • May 14, 2008 • New York

Harvey Fierstein
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Kristin Chenoweth, Harvey Fierstein, Sheldon Harnick, Sally Mayes, Brad Oscar, Phyllis Newman, Ron Raines, Neva Small, and KT Sullivan, and the Encompass Singers will help Encompass New Opera Theatre celebrate the 80th birthday of legendary composer Jerry Bock with a Gala Musical Salute and Tribute at 6pm on Sunday, May 18 at the National Arts Club.

Bock's Broadway credits include the shows Fiorello!, She Loves Me, The Apple Tree, and Fiddler on the Roof, all of which were written with Harnick. Selections to be performed include "If I Were a Rich Man," "What Mes Me Love Him," "Dear Friend," "In My Own Lifetime," "A Trip to Library," "Blonde Blues," and "Til Tomorrow."

For reservations and information, call 718-398-4675 or email encompassopera@yahoo.com.