BROADWAY AND BEYOND
The Music of Jason Robert Brown
Thursday August 13th at 6pm
Lenna Hall
BROADWAY AND BEYOND
The Music of Jason Robert Brown
Featuring the Generational Voices Artists
The Denyce Graves Foundation proudly presents Broadway and Beyond: The Music of Jason Robert Brown, an exhilarating evening celebrating one of the most influential and beloved musical theater composers of our time.
Performed by the artists of Generational Voices, this special concert explores the extraordinary music and storytelling of Jason Robert Brown, the award-winning composer, lyricist, conductor, arranger, orchestrator, and performer whose work has helped redefine contemporary American musical theater.
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"Christmas Lullaby" from Songs for a New World
Kresley Figueroa, soprano
"Always Better" from The Bridges of Madison County
Symone Harcum, soprano
"You Don't Know This Man" from Parade
Audrianna Hughes, mezzo-soprano
"All Things In Time"
Hannah Jones, mezzo-soprano/contralto
"Someone to Fall Back On"
Thomas Balfour Austin, tenor
"Because a Woman" from Farewell My Concubine
David Morgans, tenor
"Wondering" from The Bridges of Madison County
Henrique Carvalho, baritone
"Hear My Song"
Ensemble
Generational Voices is an innovative career accelerator that surrounds exceptional emerging artists with an intergenerational Artistic Council dedicated to guiding their professional journey. Each artist is supported by a carefully assembled team of legendary performers, internationally recognized artists, distinguished educators, artistic administrators, conductors, coaches, health and wellness experts, financial advisors, and industry leaders who provide individualized mentorship, strategic career guidance, and professional advocacy.
Working together, the Council helps artists navigate every stage of career development—from artistic refinement and repertoire selection to auditions, contracts, networking, financial planning, personal
well-being, and leadership.
Through meaningful relationships, performance opportunities, industry introductions, and targeted financial support, Generational Voices equips artists with the knowledge, confidence, and community needed to build sustainable, impactful careers.
This distinction immediately sets DGF apart; It conveys that no one person has all the answers. Instead, each artist benefits from the collective expertise of multiple generations and disciplines—legendary performers, today’s leading artists, administrators, wellness professionals, financial experts,
and others—all working together to help that artist build not just a successful career, but a meaningful and sustainable life in the arts.