Join us for a spectacular evening of music under the stars at the Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater in Vail, Colorado, as the Dallas Symphony Orchestra, led by the esteemed conductor Fabio Luisi, presents "AMERICAN BROADWAY SONGBOOK Bravo Vail." This unforgettable performance is set for Friday, June 28, 2024, at 6pm, and promises to be a celebration of Broadway classics that have shaped America's musical landscape.

The evening will feature the incredible talents of soprano Karen Slack and tenor Issachah Savage, bringing to life favorites from the American canon, including works by Gershwin, Rodgers & Hammerstein, Ellington, and more. The program not only highlights songs written for the Broadway stage but also includes orchestral works from the 1930s and ’40s by African-American composers such as Duke Ellington, William Dawson, and James P. Johnson, envisaged for concert presentation.

Program Highlights include:
- RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN's "Oh What a Beautiful Morning" from Oklahoma
- GERSHWIN's "My Man's Gone Now" from Porgy and Bess
- ORNADEL's "If I Ruled the World" from Pickwick
- GERSHWIN's "The Man I Love" from Strike Up The Band
- ELLINGTON's "Don't Get Around Much Anymore"
- GERSHWIN's "It Ain't Necessarily So" from Porgy and Bess
- RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN's "People Will Say We're in Love" from Oklahoma
- STYNE's Overture to Gypsy
- DAWSON's Movement II "Hope in the Night" from Negro Folk Symphony
- JOHNSON's "Drums A Symphonic Poem"

For an enhanced experience, Bravo Vail is pleased to offer the lawn screen experience for this evening's concert, allowing more guests to enjoy the performance in a unique and comfortable setting.

Tickets are available now for this must-see event. Don't miss your chance to be part of a night that celebrates the rich heritage of American Broadway music in one of the most beautiful outdoor venues in the country. Get your tickets today and prepare for an evening of unforgettable music and memories.

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