Mother's Day Singing Telegrams From Broadway

The Brian Lehrer Show | May 7, 2021

Actors and singers Deon'te Goodman ("Hamilton," "In The Heights," "Songbird") and Jennifer Sánchez ("The Rose Tattoo," "West Side Story," "On Your Feet") talk about Broadway reopening and their experiences singing telegrams with A Generous Act. Plus, they tease some Mother's Day singing telegrams as callers share memories of Broadway and mom.

Check out Jennifer Sánchez performing in the "First Date" virtual musical - tickets available here, starting in July. And, she'll also be performing her own music on July 1 at Little Island in Manhattan.

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