A Musical Salute Gala Honoring Leslie Uggams

Encompass New Opera Theatre (Nancy Rhodes, Artistic Director) and The Board of Trustees will pay tribute to the Legendary, Tony Award Winning Leslie Uggams with a star-studded musical salute. The elegant evening – hosted by Midge Woolsey of Thirteen/WNET and WQXR Radio - will feature recollections and tributes as well as dazzling musical entertainment by well-known Musical Theatre personalities and stars of stage and screen. Natalie Douglas: Internationally acclaimed vocalist and Broadway World Cabaret Best Vocalist Award winner, Joseph Gray: Legendary "Set It Off" man at the Apollo Theater whose electric performances energize the crowd, Moipei: Award-winning Kenyan vocal trio known for their stunning harmonies and dynamic performances, Lee Roy Reams: Hailed by The New York Times as “Broadway’s song and dance man nonpareil”, Craig Rubano: Multiple M.A.C. and Bistro award-winning cabaret artist known for his starring role in Les Misérables.