Count Basie Theatre Foundation and Concerts East, Inc. are proud to present Broadway powerhouse Idina Menzel – the Tony award-winning Elphaba from international blockbuster Wicked; original Maureen in the Broadway production of RENT and recent guest star on the Fox hit TV show, “Glee” performing for one-night-only at Count Basie Theatre with the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra. With a diverse repertoire of classic pop, musical theater favorites (including hits from Wicked and RENT) as well as songs from her album “I Stand”, Idina Menzel demonstrates why she is one of the great vocal performers of our time. Her performance at the Count Basie Theatre pairs her with the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra, which is known for artistic excellence, innovative programming and community engagement. The Orchestra is proud to have Jacques Lacombe as its Music Director and Neeme Järvi as its Conductor Laureate. Join us for this extraordinary event to benefit the Count Basie Theatre Foundation and the continued renovations to the Count Basie Theatre.

Tickets are available at the Count Basie Theatre box office by calling 732-842-9000 or www.countbasietheatre.org. For VIP tickets, contact Rachel Warnick at 732-224-8778 x118 or rwarnick@countbasietheatre.org

The Black Crowes–”The Most Rock N Roll Rock n Roll Band in the World” stops at the Count Basie Theatre for a very special Benefit Performance for the Count Basie Theatre Foundation. Part of the ‘Say Goodbye to the Bad Guys Tour 2010′ — The Black Crowes will be taking an extended hiatus after the conclusion of the tour. All proceeds from this performance go directly to the Count Basie Theatre Foundation Restoration to help fund the ongoing process of a complete renovation of the historic site.

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