Broadway Then & Now: Symphony On the Lawn

Broadway’s Best — One Night Only! Get ready for an unforgettable concert on Christopher Newport University’s Great Lawn! Join us on August 28 at 7:30 p.m. for the world premiere of BROADWAY: THEN AND NOW, a one-night symphonic experience featuring the Virginia Symphony Orchestra! Co-conceived by and starring Tony Award winner Santino Fontana (Tootsie, Disney’s Frozen) and Broadway superstar Erika Henningsen (Just in Time, Mean Girls), with acclaimed music director Andrew Resnick (Just in Time, Parade), this show was developed in partnership with CNU’s Ferguson Center to bring a world-class theatrical event to our community. From The Sound of Music to Hamilton, and Anything Goes to Frozen, this performance bridges the past and present to showcase the evolution of musical theatre in one unforgettable evening featuring two of Broadway’s biggest stars along with the incredible Virginia Symphony Orchestra. This world premiere is FREE and open to all, so bring your blanket, grab a spot on the lawn, and celebrate the music that has powered Broadway for nearly a century! Visit www.fergusoncenter.org for details. _ PROGRAM: TBD *Program subject to change. _ FAQ Can We Bring Chairs and Blankets? Chairs and blankets are welcome. No tents, canopies, large umbrellas, or banners are allowed. Can We Bring Outside Food and Drink? Outside food and non-alcoholic beverages are permitted. Food Trucks will be available to grab a tasty bite from as well! Can We Bring our Dogs? Only Service animals are allowed at this event. No pets. What is the Rain Policy? The VSO will be update our social media, email list, and website with any information about weather delay or cancellation. If the weather doesn’t cooperate, the concert will be moved to the Ferguson Center’s Diamonstein Concert Hall. Where Can I Park? General show parking is FREE and available in the lot located in front of the Ferguson Center by the Great Lawn and in the parking garage behind the Ferguson Center. Patrons may also park in any lot on campus after 5:30 p.m.