Samantha Barks, Josh Gad, Maggie Lakis, Rob McClure and Andrew Rannells will join The New York Pops, led by Music Director and Conductor Steven Reineke, for its 39th Birthday Gala, For the First Time In Forever: The Songs of Kristen and Bobby Lopez, honoring songwriting duo Kristen and Bobby Lopez on Mon April 25 at 7:00 PM in Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage at Carnegie Hall, presented by The New York Pops. They join previously announced guest artists including Jennifer Barnhart, Kristen Bell, Jaime Camil, Stephanie D’Abruzzo, Santino Fontana, Jordan Gelber, Ann Harada, Nikki M. James, Mykal Kilgore, Caissie Levy, Rick Lyon, Patti Murin and Betsy Wolfe in addition to the Lopez’s daughters Katherine and Anne Lopez. In addition to its Music Honorees the Gala evening will pay tribute to Corporate Honorees Nicola Heryet (Principal, Avison Young) and John Osborn (Chief Executive Officer of OMD USA); Legacy Honoree June Freemanzon, founding board member of The New York Pops; and and PopsEd Honoree Ron Schaefer (Founder and Director of French Woods Festival of the Performing Arts). Proceeds from the Gala support The New York Pops orchestra and the organization’s PopsEd music education programs that reach throughout all five boroughs of New York City. The concert is followed by a black-tie optional dinner and dance at the Mandarin Oriental New York. Press contact: Katlyn Morahan/Morahan Arts and Media (646/378-9386)...