Artscape hosts a special event this month in support of the Kolisi Foundation, featuring stars from Broadway, London’s West End, South Africa, and the Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra.
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Finding the Light – An Evening with Musical Theatre Stars is the result of a worldwide fundraising effort with the Kolisi Foundation. Founded in 2019 by Siya and Rachel Kolisi, the foundation works to address tough challenges in South African communities.
South African audiences will enjoy performances by Broadway and West End stars, including:
- Kim Criswell (Olivier Award nominee for Annie Get Your Gun; appeared opposite Sting in 3 Penny Opera; Cats)
- Michael D. Xavier (featured with Glenn Close in Sunset Boulevard; starred in Roman Holiday The Musical; known for ITV’s Grantchester)
- David Habbin (appeared in West Side Story, Les Misérables, Amici Forever and co-founded the Finding the Light Foundation)
- Broadway’s Nikki Renée Daniels (known for Company, The Book of Mormon, Les Misérables, Hamilton)
South African music stars will join them on stage, including:
- Jonathan Roxmouth (Phantom of the Opera, West Side Story, Cats)
- Lynelle Kenned (West Side Story, The Sound of Music, Orpheus in Africa)
- Tshepo Ncokoane (Janice Honeyman’s Peter Pan Pantomine, Kinky Boots, We Will Rock You – The Musical World Tour)
- Lucy Tops (Kinky Boots, Funny Girl, The Romantix).
The Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra will be led by CPO Resident Conductor Brandon Phillips, while the show will be hosted by South African icon Marc Lottering.
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‘We are honoured to present, for the first time in South Africa, this powerhouse group of international performers, who join us in celebrating our common humanity through the magical force of music and live performance,’ says Jessica Ross, executive producer of the show and co-founder of Finding The Light Foundation.
The Finding the Light Foundation plays a crucial role in mobilising South Africans and Africans in the UK to support frontline efforts in addressing challenges within South Africa.
Both organisations share the same goal of making a lasting impact in the country.
Details:
- Date: 17 to 21 April
- Time: 8am
- Location: Artscape Theatre Centre, Cape Town City Centre
- Tickets: Webtickets
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