Press Releases

November 20, 2009
The New York Pops celebrates the centenary of the birth of lyricist and composer Johnny Mercer at Carnegie Hall on Friday, November 20 at 8:00PM. Joining Music Director Steven Reineke and the orchestra are multi-platinum selling singer and songwriter Ann Hampton Callaway, known for starring in the hit Broadway musical "SWING!"; Broadway performer James T. Lane; and actress and opera singer N’Kenge. Together with the Camp Broadway Kids they will perform treasured compositions from the vast Johnny Mercer songbook; highlights include “Dream,” “Come Rain or Come Shine,” and “Moon River”.