Broadway on the Bay

Broadway On The Bay: Holiday Spectacular!

Experiences Overview

Friday, November 29th and 30th
Grand Pavilion
Doors open at 6:30pm, Performance begins at 7:00pm

Rates

  • $75

    General Admission


Holiday Spectacular

Broadway On The Bay 2024

From Broadway to Pleasant Bay, join John Riddle (Phantom of the Opera, Frozen) and Alysha Umphress (On The Town, American Idiot) for an intimate evening of music and other surprises as they romp through the nostalgia of the holiday season. Spanning the musical stylings of Dolly Parton, Cher, and Frosty (the Snowman), you’ll be cozier than a chestnut roasting on an open fire. 

Lead Performer

John Riddle

John Riddle recently played the final performance as Raoul in the historic 35 year run of The Phantom of the Opera on Broadway. He originated the roles of Hans in Disney’s Frozen and Young Anton in The Visit on Broadway opposite Broadway legend, Chita Rivera. He also created the role of Cal Hockley (Lortel nom.) in the Off Broadway hit Titanique. His other credits include Evita (1st National Tour), Kennedy Center, Long Wharf Theatre, Muny, PCLO, Casa Mañana, and Goodspeed Opera House. Other New York credits include The Secret Garden in Concert (Lincoln Center) and Cinderella’s Prince in Into the Woods (Town Hall). He has also been a featured soloist with the Cincinnati Pops Orchestra and The Naples Opera. John can be heard on the original Broadway cast recordings of Frozen and The Visit as well as John Kander’s Hidden Treasures. He is a graduate of the University of Cincinnati College Conservatory of MUSIC. @thejohnriddle

Guest Star

Alysha Umphress

Credits: “On the Town” (Hildy), “American Idiot*, “On a clear day you can see forever”, “Priscilla Queen Of the Desert”, and “Bring it On!”. Off Broadway; “Scotland, PA”, “Smokey Joe’s Cafe” Lortel nomination for Best Supporting Actress and Chita Rivera award winner best ensemble. Performed the role of Ruth Sherwood in “Wonderful Town” with the London Symphony Orchestra, which was recorded on the LSO label. Alysha originated the role of Cee Cee Bloom in the world premiere of “Beaches” the musical at the Signature Theatre *Helen Hayes nomination for Best Leading Actress in a musical. Television credits include “Chicago Med”, “Blue Bloods”, “GirlsSeva”, “Law and Order SVU”, “Nurse Jackie”, “Royal Pains” and “The Climb”. Alysha can be seen as Murphy in Netflix’s “Bonding”. Alysha was awarded the gold medal at the American Traditions Vocal Competition in Savannah. In addition to the London Symphony orchestra (under the baton of Sir Simon rattle), she has sung with the San Francisco Symphony (under the baton on Michael Tilson Thomas) the Boston Pops, The Savannah philharmonic, the Asheville symphony, Orchestre Philharmonique de Strasbourg and Orchestre National de Lille and the Orchestra Teatro Regio Torino at Teatro alla Scala in Milan. @alyshumphress