To commemorate World Book Day on Thursday, March 4, theater operator, producer, and author Russell Miller has released a video of One Grand Books’ February 21st virtual all-star reading of his best-selling children’s book Broadway Baby (written with Judith A. Proffer and illustrated by Yoko Matsuoka).
Appearing in the video are Broadway’s Gloria Estefan (On Your Feet!), Santino Fontana (Tootsie), Caitlin Kinnunen (The Prom), Telly Leung (Aladdin), Ruby Lewis (Paramour), Kara Lindsey (Beautiful), Kevin Massey (A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder), Laura Osnes (Cinderella), Adam Pascal (Rent), Ann Sanders (Dear Evan Hansen), Kevin Spirtas (A Chorus Line), Nik Walker (Ain’t Too Proud), and Astrid van Wieren (Come from Away).
You can watch the seven-minute video here; it’s a treat for Broadway lovers of all ages and an entertaining way to get kids to enjoy reading!