PROGRAM
Kevin Fitzgerald Conductor
Meghan Picerno Vocalist
Jay Armstrong Johnson Vocalist
Jacksonville Symphony Chorus
Broadway’s brightest lights shine at Jacoby Symphony Hall, where the Symphony, guest vocal powerhouses and the Symphony Chorus unite to honor two titans of American theater: Leonard Bernstein and Andrew Lloyd Webber. Dive into the unforgettable drama and romance of The Phantom of the Opera, the fiery passion of West Side Story, the wit of Candide and many more timeless classics—all brought together in one dazzlingly theatrical performance.
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FEATURED ARTISTS
Kevin Fitzgerald Associate Conductor
American conductor Kevin Fitzgerald is a formidable musical leader. In July 2023, he won the Special Prize for the Best Performance of the Contemporary Piece at The Mahler Competition. Fitzgerald is the first conductor to win this award, sponsored by the Mahler Foundation, which led to him conducting the world premiere of Bernd Richard Deutsch's Con Moto with the Bamberger Symphoniker during the final concert of the competition...continue reading
Meghan Picerno Vocalist
Handpicked by theatre legend, Hal Prince, Meghan Picerno returned as Phantom of the Opera's leading lady, Christine Daaé for its historic Broadway reopening, where she was named Top Broadway replacements of 2019 (Broadway Box), and was recently nominated as Broadway Replacement of the Decade, (Broadway World)...continue reading
Jay Armstrong Johnson Vocalist
A fixture of stage and screen, Jay Armstrong Johnson is now appearing on Broadway in the acclaimed New York City Center production of Parade, playing the sensationalist reporter Britt Craig in a performance the New York Times described as “superb”...continue reading
Jacksonville Symphony Chorus
Celebrating its 40th Anniversary with some of the area’s finest voices, Jacksonville Symphony Chorus members come from all walks of life who share the spirit of singing great choral music. The tradition of making great music with the Jacksonville Symphony started in 1985 with a roster including many professional musicians and skilled amateur performers...continue reading
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