Founded by Judith Blazer (Artistic Director), Joseph Bates (Producer/Education Director) and Landon Scott Heimbach (Executive Director), The Artists Crossing is dedicated to promoting, cultivating and fostering young talent by bringing together a diverse group of seasoned artists to mentor and guide them through workshops, the creation of new works and productions of existing repertoire.
Performers include Brent Barrett (Chicago), Harolyn Blackwell (Candide), Judith Blazer (Titanic), Maureen Brennan (Candide), David Burnham (The Light in the Piazza), Diane Ciesla (Lost in Yonkers), Lovette George (Marie Christine), Ricky Ian Gordon (Bright Eyed Joy), Adam Guettel (The Light in the Piazza), Sean Martin Hingston (Contact), Daniel Reichard (Radiant Baby), Sarah Rice (Sweeny Todd), Mary Testa (42nd Street) and Barbara Walsh (Hairspary). Featuring the work of Ricky Ian Gordon, Richard Greenberg (Take Me Out), Adam Guettel and Joseph Thalken (Harold and Maude), who will also serve as the evening’s musical director. Special guest performances by Nadja Salerno-Sonnenberg, violinist and Lee Tannen, author of I Loved Lucy.