Zachary Noah Piser and Ali Louis Bourzgui to Star in The Prince of Egypt in Concert

Initial casting has been announced for Manhattan Concert Productions’ (MCP) one-night-only concert presentation of The Prince of Egypt in concert at David Geffen Hall at Lincoln Center on Monday, February 15.

Featuring music and lyrics by Academy Award-winning composer Stephen Schwartz and a book by Philip LaZebnik, The Prince of Egypt, based on the 1998 animated film, follows Moses and Ramses, two brothers raised together in the Egyptian royal household whose lives take different paths as they confront questions of identity, freedom, and destiny.

Directed by Sammi Cannold, the production will star Zachary Noah Piser as Moses, Ali Louis Bourzgui as Ramses, Shereen Ahmed as Nefertari, Queen of Egypt, Will Mann as the high priest Hotep, Brian Stokes Mitchell as Jethro, reprising his role from the animated film, and Chavez, selected from the production’s open casting call, as Queen Tuya.

The dance ensemble features Omri Drumlevich, Jesse Kovarsky, Marla Phelan, Will Ervin Jr., Waverly Fredericks, and Maya Kazzaz.

Additional casting will be announced at a later date.

The concert also features music direction by Brad Haak and choreography by Ida Saki.