Broadway By The Bay
Thursday, May 22, 2025
Show: 7:30 p.m.
Doors: 6:30 p.m.
Warner Theatre
With special performance by Les Misérables Broadway star Ivan Rutherford
Presented by the Erie City Mission
Featuring members of the Erie Philharmonic
An evening to benefit the great work of the Erie City Mission
BROADWAY COMES TO ERIE on Thursday, May 22, 2025, during the Erie City Mission’s Broadway by the Bay fundraiser at the historic Warner Theatre.
Ivan Rutherford, best known for playing the role of Jean Valjean in Les Misérables over 2,300 times on Broadway and National tours, will deliver a captivating and unforgettable performance featuring some of Broadway’s best-known songs.
Ivan was honored with the role of Jean Valjean during the 10th anniversary company in New York and played alongside Andrea McArdle (original Annie in Annie) at the Ogunquit Playhouse in Maine, and with Lea Salonga (original Kim in Miss Saigon) on Broadway in the 20th anniversary Les Miz revival. Ivan was also nominated for Best Actor for his portrayal of Valjean at the First Annual National Broadway Theater Awards, held at the New York Supper Club in NYC. To learn more about Ivan, visit www.ivanrutherford.com.
You won’t want to miss the first-ever Broadway by the Bay!
Funds raised through this event will help continue the 116-year ministry of the Erie City Mission, restoring hope to and transforming the lives of Erie’s most vulnerable men, women, children, and families. This year’s event will exclusively support the Erie City Mission’s strategic plan to build a 100-bed women’s facility that will provide low-barrier shelter and addictions recovery to women in Erie. Learn more at www.eriecitymission.org
Tickets on sale starting Monday, March 24 at 10:00 a.m.
Tickets $49
Purchase tickets at the Erie Insurance Arena box office or by calling 814-452-4857
