Celebrate the opening of Olney Outdoors and Olney Theatre’s 86th birthday with a special concert by Emmy, Tony, and SAG Award nominee Norm Lewis. In May of 2014 Norm made history as Phantom of the Opera’s first African-American Phantom on Broadway. Since then he’s earned a Tony Award nomination for his performance as Porgy in The Gershwin’s Porgy & Bess, along with a bevy of other Broadway credits including: Sondheim on Sondheim, The Little Mermaid, Les Misérables, Chicago, Amour, The Wild Party, Side Show, Miss Saigon, and The Who’s Tommy. In London’s West End he has appeared as Javert in Les Misérables and Les Misérables: The 25th Anniversary Concert, which aired on PBS.
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Norm Lewis was recently seen onstage starring in the national tour of the Tony Award-winning production of A Soldier's Play and in Andrew Lloyd Webber's West End Concert of "Love Never Dies." Mr. Lewis last appeared on Broadway in the Fall of 2021, starring in Chicken and Biscuits at the Circle In The Square Theatre. He received several award nominations for his performance as Porgy in the Broadway production of The Gershwins’ Porgy & Bess and in 2014 made history as the first Black “Phantom” in The Phantom Of The Opera. He is an Emmy, Grammy, Tony and SAG Award nominee for his work onstage, screen, and in music. Mr. Lewis is a proud, founding member of Black Theatre United.
Seating
For most events seating for Olney Outdoors is purchased by section. Those sections include:
- Individual Seats - Olney Theatre-provided chairs in front of the stage
- Bleacher Seats - Metal bleachers further back -- what they lack in back-support, make up for in sightlines.
- Lawn - Areas for blankets and bring-your-own chair. Sightlines may be obscured.
Seating within sections is general admission. So arrive early to save your seat.
INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY
In case of severe and inclement weather, programs may have delayed start times, be moved to an indoor location, or be rescheduled for another evening. Patrons will be notified about any changes on the day of the program by email, and notices will be placed on our website and social media accounts. Refunds will only be issued if an event is canceled. Patrons unable to attend a rescheduled event may exchange their tickets for credit to be used towards another Olney Theatre Center program.
All-Access Membership
If more than one or two events sound exciting, then you should consider purchasing our All-Access Membership. For only $150 you can see everything Olney Theatre produces and presents, including Mainstage performances from July 1 - September 30*.
Available for singles, couples, and households!
