The cast of A Night on Broadway: Benefit Concert during a rehearsal of Circle of Life from “The Lion King.” // PHOTO BY Paul K. Logsdon
SPRINGFIELD, MO — “The idea for this concert was sparked by a desire to give students who excel in music, theater and dance an opportunity to participate and perform in a fun environment, while we give back to those who are in need,” said Joshua Little, one of two Evangel University seniors producing A Night on Broadway: Benefit Concert.
Little and fellow music education major Juliana Beatie are co-directing the entirely student led and performed concert on Thursday, Feb. 8 at 7 p.m. and on Sunday, Feb. 11 at 4 p.m. More than 30 students are volunteering their time and talents to aid communities affected by natural disasters, through Springfield-based Convoy of Hope.
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“As we were dreaming over this event, we also noted the need for support of countries, cities and people who have been afflicted by natural disasters this past year,” said Little. “We decided to pair our creative ideas with our hope to support an organization that is known for reaching out to afflicted communities in times of need.”
The price of admission is either a monetary donation, or a donation of hygiene kit materials, such as bars of soap, hand towels, toothbrushes, toothpaste, shampoo, combs and stick deodorants.
Students volunteer
“We knew that there were many people on campus that love show-tunes and Broadway music. It was because of this that we set out to create a purely volunteer cast of talented musicians, dancers and actors/actresses to create this exciting show,” said Little.
“Whether it is a classic like The Sound of Music or a modern musical like Hamilton, most everyone knows a good show tune, and we are excited to present a show that is for all ages and encompasses many eras of Broadway music,” he added.
Little and Beatie began pitching the idea to other students in October and formed a full cast within a few weeks, including choreographer Mariah Stelling, a junior elementary education major.
“Immediately, the show was coming together and taking off,” said Beatie. “The concert features live student vocalists, as well as student accompanists through piano, percussion, viola, bass, flute and more.”
A Night on Broadway: Benefit Concert is a family-friendly musical theatre experience for all ages. The concert will be held on Thursday, Feb. 8, at 7 p.m., in Evangel’s Barnett Fine Arts Center. Due to popular demand, a second performance has been added for Sunday, Feb. 11 at 4 p.m. The doors will open 30 minutes before show time.
The public entrance to the Barnett Fine Arts Center is south of the Spence Chapel, facing Glenstone Ave.
Performed by full company, with solo by Joshua Little
Oh What A Beautiful Mornin’ from “Oklahoma”
Performed by Ryan Leathers, Wesley Wilson and Joshua Little
Accompanied by Laura Earlenbaugh
I Know It’s Today from “Shrek the Musical”
Performed by Lisa Earlenbaugh, Mariah Stelling and Juliana Beatie
Agony from “Into the Woods”
Performed by Ryan Leathers and Joshua Little
Accompanied by Laura Earlenbaugh, with Matt Pavon on viola
Think of Me from “The Phantom of the Opera”
Performed by Juliana Beatie
Accompanied by Mrs. Jane Harris
Anything You Can Do from “Annie Get Your Gun”
Performed by the full ensemble
Accompanied by Heather Culbertson
Act 2
Circle of Life from “The Lion King”
Opening performed by Erin Payne
Verses performed by Lisa Earlenbaugh
Accompanied by Heather Culbertson, with Daniel Braunberger, Kade Williams, Josiah Love and Matthew Pavon on percussion
Giants In the Sky from “Into the Woods”
Performed by Joshua Little
Accompanied by Mrs. Jane Harris, with Matthew Pavon on viola
Hard-Knock Life/Tomorrow from “Annie”
Performed by company women, with solo by Mariah Stelling
Accompanied by Kathryn Baker
Do-Re-Mi from “Sound of Music”
Solo by Juliana Beatie
Accompanied by Kathryn Baker, with Mariah Cook on flute
Hamilton Medley (History Has Its Eyes On You, Burn, Wait For It, Story of Tonight)
History Has Its Eyes On You” performed by Wesley Wilson and Ryan Leathers
Burn performed by Erin Payne
Wait For It performed by Joshua Little
Accompanied by Lauren Dawson, with Kade Williams on percussion and Matthew Pavon on viola
The percussion team includes junior Matthew Pavon, sophomore Josiah Love, and freshmen Daniel Bramberger and Kade Williams. // PHOTO BY: Paul K. Logsdon (CLICK TO ENLARGE)
PARTICIPANTS
Ensemble:
Joshua Little
Ryan Leathers
Wesley Wilson
Juliana Beatie
Mariah Stelling
Lisa Earlenbaugh
Erin Payne
Chorus:
Mariah Cook
Kalise Garner
Lauren Dawson
Laura Holeman
Heather Culbertson
Mikaela McGarrah
Rachel Dadian
Laura Earlenbaugh
Kathryn Baker
Sydney Holland
Jonathan Alvarado
Noah Holmes
Nicholas Cole
Daniel Braunberger
Josiah Love
Accompanist:
Laura Earlenbaugh (Piano)
Heather Culbertson (Piano)
Kathryn Baker (Piano)
Edward Beihl (Bass)
Lauren Dawson (Piano)
Mrs. Jane Harris (Piano)
Matthew Pavon (Viola/Percussion)
Josiah Love (Percussion)
Daniel Braunberger (Percussion)
Kade Williams (Percussion)
Mariah Cook (Flute)
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