Broadway Unplugged

Broadway UnpluggedBroadway fans mourning the lack of musical theatre due to the strike were able to satisfy their cravings on Monday 19, at the Broadway Unplugged concert. Performed at the New York City Town Hall, the event was described by NAME, its coordinator, as having "two things Broadway doesn't have – stagehands and a sound designer who goes by the name of God." Various Broadway stars sang classic and current favorites without microphones, accompanied by a piano, cello and drums.The evening provided delightful entertainment in an old-fashioned setting, giving the musicians an opportunity to demonstrate their talent in a truly unique and rare form.The song list is as follows:Sarah Uriarte Berry - "Somewhere" ("West Side Story")David Burnham - "Who Will Love Me As I Am?" ("Side Show")Bill Daugherty - "Sit Down, You're Rockin' the Boat" ("Guys and Dolls")Willy Falk - "Bring Him Home" ("Les Miserables")Darius de Haas - "Heaven on Their Minds" ("Jesus Christ Superstar")Marc Kudisch - "Winner" (cut before opening night of "Steel Pier"); "IWas There" ("The Glorious Ones")Aaron Lazar - "Something's Coming" ("West Side Story")Beth Leavel - "Nobody Breaks My Heart" ("Fine and Dandy")Lorinda Lisitza - "Surabaya Johnny" ("Happy End")Andrea McArdle - "Everybody Says Don't" ("Anyone Can Whistle")Michael McElroy - "Free at Last" ("Big River")Sarah Jane McMahon - "Tonight" ("West Side Story"); "Magic Moment"("The Gay Life")William Michals - "If Ever I Would Leave You" ("Camelot")Paul Schoeffler - "Were Thine That Special Face" ("Kiss Me, Kate")Emily Skinner - "More Than You Know" ("Great Day")Martin Vidnovic - "This Nearly Was Mine" ("South Pacific")Max von Essen - "Who Will Love Me As I Am?" ("Side Show"); "Tonight"("West Side Story")Barbara Walsh - "Patterns" ("Baby")Michael Winther - "Anthem" ("Chess")Finale - "With a Song in My Heart" ("Spring is Here")