Adelphi Performing Arts Center to Host "Broadway Sings America: 1776-2026" on May 16
Garden City, NY (04/29/2026) — Adelphi University Performing Arts Center (PAC) will present "Broadway Sings America: 1776-2026," on May 16, at 7:30 p.m. in the Concert Hall. This event celebrates 250 years of American history through Broadway music.
The concert will feature selections from musicals such as "Hamilton," "Suffs," "Hair," "Ragtime," "Hairspray," and "1776," highlighting pivotal moments in the nation's history. The North Shore Symphony Orchestra (under the direction of Harry Marenstein), along with Broadway vocalists, will perform these pieces.
"Broadway Sings America: 1776-2026" is part of the Poole Family Broadway Series at Adelphi PAC, generously sponsored by Mary Jane '62 and Thomas Poole. The series aims to bring high-quality Broadway performances to the local community.
Tickets are currently on sale online for all performances, with discounts available to seniors, students, Adelphi alumni, and employees. For more information, contact the Lucia and Steven N. Fischer Box Office at 516-877-4000 or email boxoffice@adelphi.edu. The box office is open for phone and in-person sales Wednesday through Friday from noon to 5 p.m.and is also open two hours before all ticketed performances. Ticket sales and additional information are available online.
Adelphi Performing Arts Center (PAC) is recognized as one of Long Island's premier cultural arts venues, offering a diverse array of entertainment. For more information on upcoming Adelphi PAC offerings, visit pac.adelphi.edu.
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Adelphi University Performing Arts Center (PAC) will present "Broadway Sings America: 1776–2026," on May 16, at 7:30 p.m. in the Concert Hall.