Concert of Excellence

Remy Martin presents the 1st Annual Concert of Excellence, featuring the XO Excellence Awards. Lisa Ling and David Henry Hwang host the evening, which is produced by Second Generation Productions.

Celebrated XO Excellence Award Recipients:

Oscar Winning Composer Tan Dun
(Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon)

Golden Globe Nominated Director Shekhar Kapur
(Elizabeth and Andrew Lloyd Weber’s upcoming The Phantom of the Opera)

Platinum Sony recording artist Coco Lee
(Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon)

The evening, conceived by Welly Yang and directed by Brian R. Yorkey, honors Asian American contributions to excellence in the arts. The event features electrifying performances by Second Generation’s acclaimed Broadway singers and dancers, including original leading performers from Miss Saigon, Cats, Les Miserables, and Phantom of the Opera such as
Joan Almedilla, Dev Janki, David Lai, Darren Lee, Michael K. Lee, Deedee Lynn Magno, Herman Sebek, Hazel Anne Raymundo, Tyley Ross, Alex Lee Tano, Welly Yang, Johann Camat, Clifton Hall, Timothy Ford Murphy, Juan Pineda, and others.

Seating $250 – VIP Tickets (includes post-performance reception at Josephine, 1900 Broadway, with honorees and artists)

$125 – preferred seating

$75 – general admission

$35 – students and artists

Proceeds from the concert will benefit Second Generation as well as the 9-11 Relief Fund for New York Firefighters.
Black-tie optional.