New York, New York at NewBridge Theatre

The NewBridge Theatre Company proudly presents “New York, New York” Sept. 20-23 at 8 p.m. at the theater space, 105 E. Second St.

“New York, New York” is an evening of songs, scenes and dances from some of Broadway's best shows, both classic and contemporary. Audiences will hear some well-known favorites as well as be introduced to some work they might be less familiar with. Familiar or not, all acts will be sure to please.  Musical numbers will be featured from such beloved shows as “Chicago,” “Anything Goes,” “Carousel” and “Wicked,” to name a few.

Tickets are on sale at www.newbridgetc.com or by calling 651-295-3224. Tickets will also be available for purchase at the door before each performance. Ticket prices are $20, with $15 tickets available for seniors ages 65 and older and students 19 and under.  “New York, New York” is being produced in conjunction with ArtReach St. Croix's "Take Me to the River" arts festival. 

“New York, New York” is being directed by Artistic Director Elizabeth Tanner of Hastings. This will also be one of the first opportunities for the community to meet the performance company, announced just this August.

"We have all the right people, now we just need an audience," said company member Jill Iverson of the company.

"I love how committed everyone is to the company itself and to the productions and to their own individual roles,” said Chris Sik. “Everyone is 100 percent all in. It's fantastic. And the talent is tremendous."

Sik is a professional stunt man and new company member.

New to the area are company members and husband and wife triple threat team James and Aimee Lane, who will both be performing in the show. Aimee is also the artistic director for Footbridge Children's Theatre Company and will be teaching youth performance in the areas of acting and movement. 

"I'm very excited to join the NewBridge Theatre Company,” Aimee said. “I am also proud to be joining the Hastings community and an interesting, talented and diverse group of people. I'm also excited to be able to explore new opportunities in the education aspect of NewBridge. It is a blessing to share the gift of dance in the theatre arts with new young talent."

Both Aimee and James have performed musical theatre in a wide variety of venues all across the country and are excited to continue their work with NewBridge Theatre Company. 

"I am so happy to be a part of NewBridge,” James said. “My wife and I moved from Florida to join our friends Jonathan and Elizabeth, the creators of NewBridge to be a part of it. It will be such a joy to have the opportunity to do quality theatre with such talented people. I look forward to growing with the company and to raise to new heights with this brilliant level of the arts."

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