My Golden Age was a solo concert by American singer and actress
Jessica Vosk
Jessica Vosk (born September 30, 1983) is an American singer and actress, known for her work in musical theater.
Vosk is best known for her performance as the lead role of Elphaba, Elphaba Thropp in ''Wicked (musical), Wicked'', which she played ...
, at
Carnegie Hall
Carnegie Hall ( ) is a concert venue in Midtown Manhattan, New York City. It is at 881 Seventh Avenue (Manhattan), Seventh Avenue, occupying the east side of Seventh Avenue between 56th Street (Manhattan), 56th and 57th Street (Manhattan), 57t ...
in New York City, New York on November 8, 2021. The show was sold-out, due in part to Vosk's large following from her career on Broadway in ''
Wicked
Wicked may refer to:
Books
* ''Wicked'' (Maguire novel), a 1995 novel by Gregory Maguire that inspired the musical of the same name
* ''Wicked'', a 1997 novel series collaboration between Australian children's authors Paul Jennings and Morris ...
'', ''
Fiddler on the Roof
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'', and ''
Finding Neverland.'' Directed by Tony Award winner
Warren Carlyle
Warren Carlyle is a British director and choreographer who was born in Norwich, Norfolk, England. He received Drama Desk Award nominations for Outstanding Choreography and Outstanding Director of a Musical for the 2009 revival of '' Finian's Rain ...
, with musical direction by Mary-Mitchell Campbell, and accompanied by a small orchestra, Vosk paid tribute to the artists who inspired her, including
Barbra Streisand
Barbara Joan "Barbra" Streisand ( ; born April 24, 1942) is an American singer, actress, songwriter, producer, and director. With a career spanning over six decades, she has achieved success across multiple fields of entertainment, being the ...
,
Judy Garland
Judy Garland (born Frances Ethel Gumm; June 10, 1922June 22, 1969) was an American actress and singer. Possessing a strong contralto voice, she was celebrated for her emotional depth and versatility across film, stage, and concert performance. ...
,
Bette Midler
Bette Midler ( ;''Inside the Actors Studio'', 2004 born December 1, 1945) is an American actress, comedian, singer, and author. Throughout her five-decade career Midler has received List of awards and nominations received by Bette Midler, numero ...
,
Linda Ronstadt
Linda Maria Ronstadt (born July 15, 1946) is an American singer who has performed and recorded in diverse genres including rock, country, light opera, the Great American Songbook, and Latin music.
Ronstadt has earned 11 Grammy Awards, three A ...
, and others. Vosk was joined by guest artists including
,
Scott Hoying
Scott Hoying (born September 17, 1991)Nguyen, Mindy (December 19, 2016A Pentatonix Christmas (Music Review)The Lion's Roar is an American singer, musician and songwriter who came to international attention as the baritone of the a cappella group ...
,
Sara Mearns
Sara Ann Mearns (born 19 January 1986) is an American ballet dancer. She is a principal dancer at New York City Ballet.
Early life
Mearns was born in Columbia, South Carolina. Her mother is a nurse. At age three, she began dancing with Ann Brodi ...
, and newcomer Alvis Green Jr. It was one of many live concerts returning to New York City after live theaters and venues were closed due to the
COVID-19 pandemic
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.
[Taylor, James C]
"Carnegie Hall Sets Concerts With Jessica Vosk, Laura Benanti, Norm Lewis, More Broadway Favorites in In-Person Return "
Playbill.com, June 8, 2021, accessed 8 June 2021
References
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2021 concerts