Black Theatre United Announces Inaugural Gala & Performers

9/8/2022 9:29am


Black Theatre United (BTU) has announced that their inaugural gala, A Night to Remember, will take place on Mon Oc 3 at The Rooftop at Pier 17. Supported by Business for Good (BFG)the evening will begin with a concert featuring performances by Black Broadway and theater talent. Doors to the concert open at 5:30 PM. The opening act, R&B duo Lion Babe, will perform at 6:15 PM and the concert will begin at 7:00 PM. Theconcert will include performances by BTU Founders Vanessa Williams, Norm Lewis, Audra McDonald, LaChanze, Capathia Jenkins, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Darius de Haas, Natasha Yvette Williams, Lillias White, with special performing guests Josh Groban, Joaquina Kalukango, Chuck Cooper, Lilli CooperEddie Cooper and special appearances by Sara Bareilles and Gavin Creel. The evening will be hosted by James Monroe Iglehart, directed by Jerry Dixon and Musical Directed by Michael Mitchell.  Throughout the evening, BTU will also honor trailblazing leaders in Black theatre who are inspiring the next generation of Black theatre professionals. Honorees will be announced at a later date. Tickets  are available at http://www.blacktheatreunited.com/gala/. Press contact: Polk & Co (917/261-3988)...