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 infamous theaters.
Experience this one-of-a-kind evening for as low as $15 when you bundle your tickets in our Music Pass. Then you won’t miss The Five Bs on August 23!
MORE ART TO DISCOVER
Over the final two weeks over our festival, we rev things up into full Emberlight mode with the Film Festival and live performances hitting our local theaters. Stroll through Art in the Park and Emberlight Photographers in the afternoon, see international films or world-renowned performers in the evening, and mingle with friends and the artists over a pint in the evening. Plus it’s the most beautiful weather of the year in the UP!
This summer the Emberlight International Film Festival (EIFF) returns to The Ember Club on August 15, 16, 20, and 22. Pianist Adam Rothenberg and The Broadway Strings return to the Hurley Auditorium on August 21 and 23 for concert to close out our 5th anniversary season.
Plan your trip to Emberlight today so you don’t miss these unforgettable nights in the Northwoods.
