Arts & Entertainment

PREVIEW: 100 Years of Broadway Coming to Eisenhower Park

Musicals from the last century will be featured.

Nassau County Executive Edward Mangano recently announced that Neil Berg's "100 Years of Broadway," which was rained out earlier this summer, will be returning to  on Friday.

Some of the performers are listed below.

  • Carol Demas – from Phantom of the Opera, Grease and the TV show The Secret Garden
  • Rob Evan – from Les Miserables, Jekyll and Hyde, The Trans-Siberian Orchestra
  • Lawrence Clayton – from Dream Girls, Jesus Christ Superstar
  • Natalie Toro – from Evita, Les Miserables
  • Rita Harvey – from Phantom of the Opera
  • Carter Calvert – from Cats

Neil Berg will appear as Master of Ceremonies at the piano and will give history and interesting commentary before each musical number.  Roger Cohen will be at the drums. 

Find out what's happening in East Meadowwith free, real-time updates from Patch.

“After popular demand, I am pleased to bring Neil Berg’s 100 Years of Broadway back to Eisenhower," Mangano said. "Whether you enjoy an occasional Broadway show or are an avid showgoer, Neil Berg's 100 Years of Broadway is surely one not to miss.”

The concert, which will begin at 7:30 p.m., is free of charge and will take place at the Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, near Parking Fields 6 and 6A.  Special accommodations are available for persons with disabilities, including reserved parking, accessible restrooms and a convenient reserved location on the hill. 

Find out what's happening in East Meadowwith free, real-time updates from Patch.

Assistive hearing devices will be available free of charge for the hearing impaired.  There is no formal seating at Lakeside, so concertgoers should bring folding chairs or blankets.  If weather conditions are doubtful, call (516) 572-0396 after 7 p.m. for updated performance information.  Programs are subject to change.


Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.

We’ve removed the ability to reply as we work to make improvements. Learn more here