People’s Light will present a special one-night-only performance of Hershey Felder’s Great American Songbook Sing-Along on Sunday, May 18, at 7:00 PM.
This unforgettable evening invites audiences to experience the joy of singing along with some of the most iconic songs in American history. Led by celebrated Pianist, Performer, and Storyteller Hershey Felder, this interactive concert features beloved selections by Irving Berlin, George and Ira Gershwin, Jerome Kern, Rodgers and Hammerstein, Leonard Bernstein, Stephen Sondheim, as well as songs made famous by Elvis.
“There’s something profoundly moving about a room full of people singing together,” said Felder. “These songs are part of our collective memory, and bringing them to life with an audience is a joyful experience.”
Zak Berkman, Producing Artistic Director of People’s Light, stated, “Hershey Felder’s Great American Songbook Sing-Along celebrates the enduring power of music to bring people together. This will be a beautiful, communal moment to close out our spring programming and an uplifting lead-in to our 50th anniversary finale.”
An Internationally Acclaimed Artist
Felder is renowned worldwide for his singular approach to musical storytelling. Over the past two decades, he has brought to life legendary composers such as Beethoven, Tchaikovsky, Chopin, Bernstein, and Gershwin on stages across the United States, Europe, and Asia. His work blends live performance, biography, and theatrical narrative, captivating audiences with a deeply personal and immersive experience. Felder’s productions have earned critical acclaim for their emotional resonance, historical depth, and virtuosic musicality.
Event Details:
- Title: Hershey Felder’s Great American Songbook Sing-Along
- Date: Sunday, May 18, 2025
- Time: 7:00 PM
- Location: Leonard C. Haas Stage, People’s Light, 39 Conestoga Road, Malvern
- Tickets: $79 and are available online.
Join People’s Light for an evening of shared nostalgia, musical brilliance, and heartfelt connection through song.
Learn more at People’s Light. Founded in 1974, People’s Light is celebrating its 50th anniversary as one of Pennsylvania’s most accomplished professional non-profit theatres. For five decades, the company has been a vital cultural and civic center known for its resident company of artists, a diverse array of productions, and innovative programming that engages young people and the broader community. As the theatre marks this milestone year, People’s Light continues to invite and create opportunities for diverse communities to discover and celebrate our shared humanity through the transformative power of live theatre.
