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Carnegie Hall Presents
The Secret Life of the American Musical
Monday, March 2, 2026
8 PM
Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage
J. Harrison Ghee by Benjamin Rivera, Betsy Wolfe
With a star-studded love letter to the American musical—based on Jack Viertel’s best-selling book, The Secret Life of the American Musical—explore how Broadway hits get made, how they captivate audiences, and why we love them. Featuring songs from Oklahoma!, Hairspray, Rent, Annie, Cabaret, and many more, this concert adaptation is directed and choreographed by Tony winner Warren Carlyle, with musical direction by Emmy and Grammy winner Rob Berman.
Part of: The Originals I and United in Sound: America at 250
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Performers
J. Harrison Ghee
Betsy Wolfe
Additional artists to be announced
Rob Berman, Musical Director
Warren Carlyle, Director and Choreographer
Written by Stuart Ross and Jack Viertel
Based on the book by Jack Viertel
Support for United in Sound: America at 250 is provided by the Hearst Foundations.