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Young Ambassadors bring "Broadway Rhythm" to BYU

Brigham Young University’s Young Ambassadors will perform “Broadway Rhythm” Thursday through Saturday, March 8-10, at 7:30 p.m. in the de Jong Concert Hall in the Harris Fine Arts Center. A matinee will take place Saturday, March 10, at 2 p.m. Tickets are $10 or $8 with a BYU student ID and are available at the Fine Arts Ticket Office, (801) 422-7664 or at performances.byu.edu.

The first half of the show will feature selections from “West Side Story,” “Phantom of the Opera,” “All Shook Up” and “Big River.” After intermission, the group will perform several songs from “Les Miserables,” “The Sound of Music,” “Annie Get Your Gun” and “The Lion King.”

Since entering the world stage at Japan's Expo '70, the Young Ambassadors have performed their vibrant blend of song and dance in 56 nations of the world. Their audiences have included the prime minister of India, the queen of Thailand, and the king and queen of Jordan. The Young Ambassadors combine contemporary music and dance for a fast-paced showcase of American musical theatre.

For more information, contact Randy Boothe at (801) 422-2564.

Writer: Brooke Eddington

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