The Greater Ocean City Theatre Company kicks off its seventh official season on Wednesday (June 25) with “Wicked” star Julia Murney joins professional members in a salute to Broadway.
“Broadway on the OC Boardwalk V” is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. on the Ocean City Music Pier (Boardwalk at Moorlyn Terrace). The show includes an array of theatrical favorites.
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After a successful casting search in New York City, Philadelphia and Ocean City, OCTC saw more than 500 actors interested in the company’s 2014 Broadway Series. Actors appearing in summer productions of “Guys and Dolls,” “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” and “Swing” will share their talents in a casual, fun and extremely entertaining showcase. This “Broadway” production is a great way to meet the talent that will be performing the OCTC throughout the 2014 season.
The evening will feature Murney, who last appeared on Broadway as Elphaba in “Wicked” after playing the role on the national tour for which she received an Acclaim Award. Other New York credits include Lennon, Andrew Lippa’s The Wild Party (Drama Desk nomination), The Vagina Monologues, A Class Act, Saved, Crimes of the Heart, First Lady Suite, and Time and Again (Lucille Lortel nomination).
Among her TV credits are “30 Rock,” “Sex and the City,” “Ed,” “NYPD Blue” and all three “Law and Order” shows. A Syracuse University graduate, her recordings include the original cast albums of The Wild Party and A Class Act, the Grammy nominated Actor’s Fund Benefit of Hair and her first solo album, “I’m Not Waiting.”
Before the show, youth of the Greater Ocean City Theatre Company’s Junior Company will have a chance to take part in a special meet-and-greet with Ms. Murney The opportunity to interact with a true professional in the industry who understands the value of OCTC’s strong Arts Education programming is a life-changing moment.
“I know this will be a fabulous evening of entertainment that will feature something for everyone” Artistic Director Michael Hartman said.
Proceeds benefit the 501(c)3 Greater Ocean City Theatre Company.
— News release from the Ocean City Theatre Company
