Seth Rudestsky and Ana Gasteyer. Photos: Marc J. Franklin, and courtesy of the artist.
Hosted and music directed by SiriusXM’s Seth Rudetsky
Starring Saturday Night Live’s Ana Gasteyer
SiriusXM host and Broadway aficionado Seth Rudetsky brings his acclaimed concert series to Guild Hall for one unforgettable night with the incomparable Ana Gasteyer. Known for her powerhouse vocals and razor-sharp wit, Gasteyer takes the stage for an evening of show-stopping performances and behind-the-scenes stories from Broadway and beyond.
From defying gravity in Wicked to bringing down the house as Funny Girl’s Fanny Brice, starring opposite Jennifer Hudson and Adam Pascal in Hair, and dazzling audiences weekly on The Masked Singer, Gasteyer’s musical career is as dynamic as her comedy. Expect favorites like “Defying Gravity”, “I’m the Greatest Star”, and more surprises along the way—including a look back at her iconic SNL moments, from her spot-on Céline Dion impression to her topless Martha Stewart and one-half of the NPR ladies praising Schweddy Balls and Dusty Muffins.
No two nights in Seth’s Broadway Concert Series are ever the same—every performance is filled with spontaneous moments, deep-cut stories, and unexpected musical gems. And yes, Seth will insist Ana sings “One Mint Julep” (trust us, you’ll see why: watch here).
If you love world-class musicianship, Broadway magic, and a dose of sassy comedy, don’t miss this one-night-only event!
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SETH RUDETSKY
SETH RUDETSKY
When Broadway shut down, Seth and his native Texan husband James Wesley started hosting the livestream “Stars In The House” which raises money for The Entertainment Community Fund (formerly The Actors Fund). So far, they’ve raised over $1.2 million dollars and recently celebrated their three-year anniversary of the show. Before that, Seth spent many years on Broadway as a pianist and conductor as well as two years as a comedy writer on “The Rosie O’Donnell Show” (three Emmy nominations with his co-writers). He is now the afternoon deejay on the Sirius-XM Broadway channel as well as the host of “Seth Speaks.” He performed his show, Deconstructing Broadway, in London, Boston (Irne award), and L.A. (with Barbra Streisand in the audience!). He co-wrote and co-starred in Disaster! (New York Times’ critics’ pick) on Broadway which was licensed by Music Theater International and is being performed around the country. He’s written the books Seth’s Broadway Diary Volume 1 and 2 (Dress Circle publishing) and has also authored two young adult novels My Awesome/Awful Popularity Plan and The Rise and Fall of a Theater Geek (Random House) and the just available Musical Theatre for Dummies. Seth and James co-produced the “What the World Needs Now Is Love” recording with Broadway Records (number one on iTunes) featuring amazing singers like Jessie Mueller, Carole King, Audra McDonald, Lin-Manuel Miranda and so many more to help the victims and families of the Orlando Pulse Nightclub Shooting. He and James also produce and host the yearly “Voices for the Voiceless” concert to benefit You Gotta Believe which helps older foster kids find families (stars have included Tina Fey and Megan Hilty) as well as producing/hosting 13 Concert For America benefits which help non-profits like National Immigration Law Center and MAACP (stars have included Barry Manilow and Chita Rivera). James and Seth run “Seth’s Big Fat Broadway Cruise” which brings Broadway stars and Broadway lovers together to fabulous destinations! You can learn more about Seth’s cruises and watch his videos at SethRudetsky.com
Photo: Marc J. Franklin
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ANA GASTEYER
Ana Gasteyer - the iconic comedic actress has made us laugh for countless years. She can last be seen in ONCE UPON A MATTRESS on Broadway as the hilarious Queen Aggravain. Recently, she lit up the small screen as Katherine Hastings in Justin Spitzer’s critically acclaimed NBC workplace comedy, AMERICAN AUTO. You can see her on Apple reuniting with Maya Rudolph in season 2 of LOOT. Gasteyer wrote and Executive produced and starred in the hilarious holiday film parody A CLUSTERFUNKE CHRISTMAS for Comedy Central with Rachel Dratch.
Gasteyer is perhaps best known for her iconic work as a regular on SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE. Some of her most celebrated characters include: Martha Stewart, Celine Dion, Margaret from NPR, music teacher BOBBY CULP. Additional television credits: LADY DYNAMITE, PEOPLE OF EARTH, THE GOLDBERGS, CURB YOUR ENTHUSIASM, THE GOOD WIFE, SUBURGATORY, and GIRLS. She also starred in 2 live musicals for Fox: GREASE LIVE! as “Principal McGee” and A CHRISTMAS STORY LIVE! as “Mrs. Schwartz”. Gasteyer stunned judges on FOX’s MASKED SINGER as “Tree”. On the big screen, Gasteyer can be seen in MEAN GIRLS, ROBOT & FRANK, WHAT WOMEN WANT, THE WOMEN, HAPPIEST SEASON, and WINE COUNTRY. She will next be seen starring opposite Lilly Singh in the indie comedy, DOIN’ IT.
On stage, Gasteyer starred in the Encores! Off-Center production of A NEW BRAIN, and has stunned on Broadway with celebrated performances in ROCKY HORROR, THE ROYAL FAMILY, THE THREE PENNY OPERA, and as “Elphaba” in WICKED. She also played “Fanny Brice” in FUNNY GIRL at the Pittsburgh Civic Light Opera and “Fosca” in Stephen Sondheim’s PASSION at the Chicago Shakespeare Theatre, as well as ‘Ms. Hannigan’ in the beloved classic, ANNIE at the Hollywood Bowl. She regularly tours with her cabaret show featuring songs for her albums I’M HIP! as well as SUGAR AND BOOZE.
Sponsors
Performing Arts programming is supported in part by funding from Galia Meiri-Stawski and Axel Stawski, Henry and Peggy Schleiff, The Melville Straus Family Endowment, and Monica and Peter Tessler. Music Programming is supported in part by The Ellen and James S. Marcus Endowment for Musical Programming.
Additional support provided by Friends of the Theater: John and Joan D’Addario, Natascia Ayers and Jim Ciquera, Christine and Bill Campbell, Gabrielle and Gianpaolo de Felice, Lena Kaplan, Hilarie and Mitchell Morgan, Michèle and Steve Pesner, The Schaffner Family Foundation, Lisa Schultz and Ezriel Kornel, Jayne Baron Sherman and Deborah Zum, Stacey and Oliver Stanton, Leila Straus, Susi and Peter Wunsch, and Andrew Yuder and Kyle Glaeser.