Bringing Broadway to Beacon; and Joy to local children-

Bringing Broadway to Beacon; and Joy to local children-

I waved goodbye to my newly reserved girl, dropping her off at a brand new place for a music rehearsal. I took that deep shaky breath, that has become a marked part of all new adventures for my daughter lately. After a rocky school year, her natural light has dimmed. But, when she is performing, a star is born each time. It's not simply the stellar performance in my biased opinion. It's the presence of her joy that is deeply expressed in her whenever she is on stage. So with two cranky babies in the back of the car, the early spring heat, many more errands to run today, and knowing I'm pushing her to feel a bit nervous about starting something new; I have had her audition for another show.  

Fast forward to when I picked her up, and she is calm, cool, collected and excited for the upcoming show.  I had an idea that Kate was something special through our email correspondences. I have seen and reviewed a ton of kids programs throughout the years as a publisher. I studied child development and I have 4 children of my own. So, I've formed an opinion of what a good class looks like.  But, the best judge, is the response of a child. I could see clearly on my daughter's face, that this was going to be a great show. 

Beacon Performing Arts seemed to have the mix of professionalism, quality, authenticity, comfort and fun that makes for great childrens programs.

We are so excited to attend the show this coming weekend. 

BEACON PERFORMING ARTS CENTER presents the “Bringing Broadway To
Beacon” concert starring Broadway and National Touring stars Haley Carlucci
and Drew King. Haley starred in the 2009 Broadway revival of West Side Story
as the role of Maria. She will be joined on stage by Drew King, of Broadway’s On
The Twentieth Century. Other stars performing will be Jake Vander Linden
(Broadway tour of Ghost), LilyAnn Carlson (Broadway tour of Elf), Shaun Repetto
(Broadway tour of West Side Story), Kate Vander Linden (Broadway tour of Elf),
Tal Yardeni (54 Below), Tim Grady (Broadway Tour of Elf) and other surprise
guests. Each Broadway and national touring star will take the stage for a solo
number followed by youth performers from in and around Beacon, NY.

Bringing Broadway To Beacon will play the Town Crier (379 Main Street) on June
25th at 7:00pm. 

Tickets are $20 for adults and $15 for seniors and kids ten and
under. 

Tickets and information are available at www.TownCrier.com and
www.BeaconPerformingArtsCenter.com. 

Tickets also available by phone at
845.855.1300.

More about Beacon Performing Arts Center

The Beacon Performing Arts Center (BPAC) is a brand new company started by
professional artists from New York City. The goal is to teach students the ins and
outs of the professional business world all in the safety of an educational
atmosphere. BPAC is owned and operated by Jake Vander Linden, Kate Vander
Linden and Tim Grady. Jake starred in the Broadway National Touring company
of Ghost the musical, based off of the movie starring Patrick Swayze and Whoopi
Goldberg. He holds many regional and NYC credits as an actor. He is a
graduate of Milikin University’s Musical Theater program. Kate Vander Linden
starred as Jovie in the hit Broadway tour of Elf, The Musical. She has gone on to
teach voice, piano and is establishing herself as one of the most sought out
music directors for children’s theater in the Hudson Valley. Tim Grady has
performed in the Broadway tour of Elf, The Musical as well as credits around the
county and in NYC at Radio City Music Hall, City Center and more. He is also the
red carpet correspondent for Actors’ Equity Foundation at the Tony Awards
annually.
Jake, Kate and Tim will be directing, music directing and choreographing this
summer’s Bringing Broadway To Beacon Broadway Concert. 

For more information on upcoming programs, check them out here! 

www.BeaconPerformingArtsCenter.com