Broadway legend and two-time Tony Award-winner Sutton Foster joins Pacific Jazz Orchestra, Los Angeles’s acclaimed 40-piece hybrid big band and string orchestra led by Artistic Director Chris Walden, a seven-time GRAMMY^® nominated composer/arranger/conductor, for a powerhouse program of music from Broadway and beyond on Saturday, September 19, 8:00 PM, at The Soraya in Northridge. This concert marks Foster’s Soraya debut and first performance with the Pacific Jazz Orchestra.

Ever since Foster stepped into the title role of the Broadway production of Thoroughly Modern Millie in 2002, earning her first Tony Award, she has established herself as one of the greatest talents in the industry. A fixture on Broadway, she has originated numerous roles in notable musicals including Shrek the Musical, Mel Brooks’ Young Frankenstein, and The Drowsy Chaperone, as well as bringing her signature comedic leading lady talents to major revivals such as Once Upon a Mattress, Sweeney Todd, The Music Man, and Anything Goes for which she won her second Tony Award. Foster led the critically acclaimed TV Land series “Younger” and the beloved ABC Family series “Bunheads,” and has released three solo albums in addition to her 11 cast albums.

Pacific Jazz Orchestra, entering its fourth season, embraces and reflects the diverse and enthralling soundscape of Los Angeles, where this ensemble was born. The ultimate cross-over sensation, the nimble hybrid jazz big band and string orchestra comprised of powerhouse LA studio musicians deftly navigates musical styles ranging from jazz, Latin, soul, and R&B, to pop, musical theater, symphonic, and cinematic soundtracks. As artistic director and conductor, he creates a melting pot of original music and unique arrangements for every show, each with a specific theme, distinctive jazz flair, and lush orchestrations. The ensemble is also noted for its ambitious collaborations with a wide range of guest artists, among them acclaimed singer/songwriter Rufus Wainwright, singer/actress Katharine McPhee, GRAMMY^® winning vocal group TAKE 6, and Tony Award-winner Aaron Tveit.

The Hollywood Reporter calls Foster one “of Broadway’s most beloved stars,” and The Guardian hails “her full-beam luster.” The Pacific Jazz Orchestra has garnered critical acclaim for thrilling performances that “entertain, inspire, and enrich” by Variety. 

With the high demand for tickets, there are still tickets available for your opportunity to see this once in a lifetime concert as Sutton Foster featuring the Pacific Jazz Orchestra grace The Soraya stage. 

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