With support from a chorus of inspirational voices and powerful choreography that lifted the spirits of all involved, Newell’s captivating voice and passionate performance brought the audience to its feet.Įthan Slater, the critically acclaimed actor in the titular role in SpongeBob SquarePants, turned a trendy Brooklyn party upside-down in an energetic performance of “The Lady is a Tramp” from Babes in Arms. The high-spirited opening number was choreographed by Chaz Wolcott.Īlex Newell, star of Once on this Island and TV’s Glee, closed the show with his inimitable vocal range on full display in “This Is Me,” the Oscar-nominated song from The Greatest Showman written by Dear Evan Hansen Tony winners Benj Pasek and Justin Paul. Luckily, The Last Ship’s Shawna Hamic and Hello, Dolly!’s Christian Dante White, backed by an ensemble of diverse singers and dancers, shut them down, ultimately inviting the converted protesters and the audience to join in “A Wild, Wild Party” from The Wild Party. The evening began with an activist tone when a trio of anti-gay protesters faced off with revelers from a pride march.
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