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Rhapsody in Blue: From New York to Hollywood

Rhapsody in Blue: From New York to Hollywood

Broadway, jazz, and movies — America’s most iconic sounds in the Northwoods.
From the dazzling lights of Broadway to the glamour of Hollywood’s silver screens, join Adam Rothenberg and The Broadway Strings on a musical road trip through the sounds that define America’s cultural landscape.

The centerpiece of the evening is George Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue, a masterwork that embodies the jazz-infused vibrancy of early 20th-century New York. Accompanying this landmark piece are compositions by Dimitri Shostakovich and Erich Wolfgang Korngold, two European composers who left an indelible mark on American music.

Sprinkled through the evening you’ll hear newly-arranged suites of beloved musicals and film scores, including Chicago, Pirates of the Caribbean, Schindler’s List, Downton Abbey, Fiddler on the Roof, Waitress, and Mamma Mia.

You don’t want to miss this rare evening to hear musicians straight from Broadway in your own backyard. Between the five musicians on stage, The Broadway Strings claim 110 Broadway shows and 26 Off-Broadway shows (including the Radio City Christmas Spectacular) to their credits! The quintet won our hearts over last summer with their beautiful playing, but also their hilarious stories and anecdotes from behind the scenes of New York’s most famous theaters.

Hurley School Auditorium
Tickets start at $20 for adults, Free for students 20 and under
07:00 PM - 09:00 PM on Thu, 21 Aug 2025

Event Supported By

Emberlight Festival
(906) 285-7101

Artist Group Info

The Broadway Strings
thebroadwaystrings@gmail.com
Hurley School Auditorium
5503 W Rangeview Dr
Hurley, Wisconsin 54534