Theater lovers who can’t shell out the big bucks to see Broadway this summer will get a chance to catch performances from some of the most buzzed-about shows for free — in . For the 24th year, radio personalities from will host the outdoor lunchtime series, which offers a sampler of the best numbers from popular shows and gives a taste of the newer ones. Beginning July 11 and every Thursday thereafter, casts of a batch of Broadway musicals will headline an open-air, hourlong concert beginning at 12:30 p.
m. “As Broadway in Bryant Park returns this year, the buzz of excitement is palpable,” the station’s program director said in Monday’s announcement. “Anticipation fills the air as we prepare for unforgettable performances and shared moments of joy under the summer sky.
Get ready to be swept away by the magic of live theater!” It’s only apropos that — Alicia Keys’ set only a few blocks away from the park at Sixth Ave. between W. 40th and W.
42nd Sts. — will help kick off the four-week series. Hosted by radio veteran , the opener will include performances by the casts of “The Who’s Tommy,” “The Wiz” and “Water for Elephants.
” Students from are booked for the preshow. The season continues July 18 with morning hosts emceeing a “Disney on Broadway” theme with numbers from “The Lion King,” “Aladdin” and “Frozen.” On July 25, Rich Kaminski will play host to “Chicago,” “The Book of Mormon,” “The Great Gatsby” and “The.
