
Broadway at the Beach - Jennifer Hope Wills accompanied by Notes on the Beach
Jennifer Hope Wills is originally from Ocean City, MD where her parents owned and operated a theatre company for over 20 years (Parker Productions). Since that time she spent almost another 20 years living and working out of New York City. She spent nearly four years starring as Christine in The Phantom of the Opera performing the role nearly 1000 times. Other Broadway credits include her critically-acclaimed portrayal of Eileen in Wonderful Town opposite Brooke Shields (New Broadway Cast recording), The Woman in White and Disney's Beauty & the Beast. Off Broadway Jennifer appeared as Della in A Tree Grows in Brooklyn at City Center Encores! She has starred in over 40 productions at top regional theaters including favorites such as Brigadoon, My Fair Lady, Sound of Music, Camelot, Showboat, The Music Man, Finian's Rainbow, and Aspects of Love. NYC concerts at Town Hall, Merkin Concert Hall, and Joe's Pub. Headlined with Omaha, Houston, Portland, Austin, and Roanoke Symphonies to name a few. She has returned home to the Eastern Shore where her most important role is mom to Vincent.
Pianist Glenn Pearson and bassist Jeff Cooper have been friends and professional musicians for over 40 years. After meeting in high school in Washington, D.C., they formed their first band and then attended Peabody Conservatory of Music togehter. After graduating, Jeff focused on musical theater while Glenn concetrated on piano performance. Even with their different musical directions, they always returned to their true passion - engaging audiences with their talent, wit, and style to share their love of iconic American music. You may have heard Jeff at the Kennedy Center, National and Ford's Theaters, Wolf Trap, as well as performing on Broadway. As a bandleader and solo pianist, Glenn has performed at the White House, Vice President's residence, Kennedy Center, countless embassies, galleries, and private homes.
They will be joined by Ken Schleifer on drums. Ken has performed as a drummer/percussionist for many musical organizations around the Delmarva Region including the Possum Point Players, Clear Space Theater Company, The Southern Delaware Choral Society, CAMP Rehoboth Chorus, Paul Cullen & Friends, , Dickens Parlour Theatre Productions, Musical Theatre Productions at the Milton Theatre, and the Capital Ringers.

Date and Time
Sunday Sep 17, 2023
6:30 PM - 9:00 PM EDT
Sunday, September 17, 2023
6:30 PM
Fees/Admission
Free
Contact Information
Julie Malewski
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