NIGHT ON BROADWAY

Lana English, Shelley McLean and Robert Petersen to appear in concert with KZNPO in Pietermaritzburg.

Now you don't have to spend thousands of rands travelling around the country to enjoy music from the greatest stage musicals of our time. Spend an unforgettable Night on Broadway in the company of South Africa's premier orchestra - in Pietermaritzburg!

Phoenix Events and Entertainment presents the KwaZulu-Natal Philharmonic Orchestra in A Night on Broadway on May 7 at 19h30 at the Pietermaritzburg City Hall. Enjoy music from the timeless Andrew Lloyd Webber classics Phantom of the Opera, Cats and Evita as well as highlights from blockbusters like Chicago, My Fair Lady, Les Misèrables, Grease and Oklahoma.

Accomplished South African singers Lana English, Shelley Mclean and Robert Petersen bring their unique vocal stylings to a programme that spans many generations, ensuring something to suit all tastes. The concert features the KZN Philharmonic Orchestra under the baton of Naum Rousine.

Lana English gained critical acclaim for her role as Christine in the South African The Phantom of the Opera and has a repertoire that includes Puccini and Verdi. The multi-talented artist will be seen at the National Arts Festival in Grahamstown later this year in a production that she wrote, directs and stars in. Lana will perform All I ask of you from The Phantom of the Opera, I could have danced all night from My Fair Lady and On my own from Les Misérables.

For this concert, Shelley Mclean is certain to set the stage alights with her renditions of the title track to Mammia Mia, Don't cry for me Argentina from Evita and Maybe this time from Cabaret. Shelley charmed audiences at the 2009 Filmharmonics concert and returns to the PMB stage by popular demand. Her passion for music, as well as her considerable experience, endears her to both her audiences and the children she nurtures and inspires at Penzance Primary School.

Tickets range from R80 to R150 (R80 and R50 pensioner and scholar under 16 years) and bookings can be made at the Dulce Café at Parklane SuperSpar in Pietermaritzburg on 033 342 3487 or through Computicket on 083 915 8000 or www.computicket.com

Telephonic or online tickets booked through Computicket can be picked up at the courtesy table at the City Hall on the evening of the concert. Alternatively, tickets can be purchased from Cascades Checkers, Shoprite Symons Street, Scottsville Checkers and Howick Shoprite. Refreshments will be on sale. Safe and secure parking, monitored by security personnel, will be available at the PMB City Hall, Freedom Square, Tatham Gallery and on Church Street.