The 3rd Annual Elsie Fest was announced earlier this week, introducing the incredible lineup for 2017.
Darren Criss (co-founder of Elsie Fest), Alan Cumming, and Lea Michele, will lead the October 8th festival, with a guest performance by Ingrid Michaelson (who is currently making her Broadway debut in The Great Comet of 1812.
Hosting the event is Z100’s Elvis Duran, who will bring the talent onto the incredible Central Park Summerstage in the heart of Manhattan. Not only will Criss, Cumming and Michele be part of the event, but Broadway legend Norm Lewis is also scheduled to make an appearance.
Elsie Fest has become one of the year’s biggest events for Broadway fans, allowing thousands of people to gather and celebrate the talent being shared on the NYC stage. Not only does this festival celebrate incredible talent, but it gives the community a chance to give back. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, an inspiring organization, that Broadway shows support throughout their runs.
Tickets are available today on TicketFly.com. Doors open at 5 pm, with performances starting at 6 pm. Meet and greet VIP packages are available, as well as merchandise and singalongs from Marie’s Crisis in the West Village.
Grab your ticket now for this exciting festival, which is sure to be the talk of the town!