Presented by the Mabel Mercer Foundation, which is celebrating its 30th anniversary, the Convention will feature more than 60 singers.
Attendees can expect tributes to the melodies of and , the songs of & , and A Sentimental Journey through the music and lyrics that sustained America through World War II. Each show boasts its own host, and the emcees include Klea Blackhurst, Jeff Harnar, , and (artistic director of The Mabel Mercer Foundation).
Each performance begins at 6 PM at The Town Hall, 123 West 43rd Street. Presale advance tickets now are available only through The Mabel Mercer Foundation; call (212) 980-3026 or visit .
The complete lineup for each of the four evenings follows:
Oct. 13: Gala Opening Night, hosted by KT Sullivan. Also featuring , , Stefan Bednarczyk, Frans Bloem, Joshua Dixon, Lauren Fox, Allan Harris, Maxine Linehan, Kristoffer Lowe, Rebekah Lowin, Marilyn Maye, Sidney Myer, Karen Oberlin, and . Presentation of The Award, underwritten by Linda and Peter Hanson. Presentation of The Mabel Mercer Award to . Oct. 14: A Sentimental Journey -- World War II Songs, hosted by Jeff Harnar & Andrea Marcovicci. Also featuring , Celia Berk, Anna Bergman, Carole J. Bufford, , Eric Comstock, Natalie Douglas, Barbara Fasano, , Clint Holmes, Nicolas King, Karen Kohler, Marissa Mulder, Todd Murray, Jennifer Sheehan, Gabrielle Stravelli, Iris Williams, and Karen Wyman. Presentation of The Donald F. Smith Award, underwritten by Adela & Larry Elow. Presentation of The Award, underwritten by My Ideal Music.
Oct. 15: Life Is A Cabaret -- The Songs of Kander & Ebb, hosted by Karen Mason. Also featuring , , Bobby Creighton, , , Ian Knauer, Lina Koutrakos, Stearns Matthews, , , , Lauren Stanford, Sandy Stewart and .
Oct. 16: What I Did For/Take A Chance On/Love -- The Music of Vernon Duke and Marvin Hamlisch, hosted by Klea Blackhurst. Also featuring Matt Baker, , Broadway by the Year Chorus, Alexis Cole, Shana Farr, Liam Forde, Eric Yves Garcia, , Eva Kantor, Valerie Lemon, , Nancy McCall, Tammy McCann, Marieann Meringolo, Shawn Ryan and .
