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Broadway Legends Faith Prince and Jason Graae to Perform at William Paterson University on December 6

Broadway legends Faith Prince and Jason Graae will perform a cabaret-styled show, “The Prince and the Showboy,” on December 6, at William Paterson University in Wayne. The show will be held at 8 p.m. in the University’s Shea Center for Performing Arts as part of its “WP Presents!” series.

Premium tickets must be purchased in advance at $45, which includes two-hour open bar, snacks and onstage seating. Tickets for show-only seating are $35.

Faith Prince is known for her work in theatre on Broadway. The actress and singer established herself as Miss Adelaide in “Guys and Dolls,” winning both the Tony Award and Drama Desk Award for “Best Actress in a Musical.” In addition, she was nominated for both awards for her portrayal of Ella Peterson in “Bells are Ringing” and the musical “A Catered Affair.” Jason Graae is an award-winning actor, singer and dancer. He is a winner of the Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle Award. He created the role of Houdini in the Los Angeles production of “Ragtime” and the role of Sparky in the off-Broadway production “Forever Plaid.”

This pair of Broadway’s most fabulous and funniest award-winning talents team up for an unforgettable evening of cabaret, featuring their most requested Broadway songs. The show will include a special salute to composer Jerry Herman, who significantly continues to influence both performers.

Theatermania describes their performance of “The Prince and the Showboy” as “nothing less than a royal treat.”

For additional information or to purchase tickets, please contact William Paterson University’s Shea Center Box Office at boxoffice@wpunj.edu, call 973.720.2371 or visit www.wp-presents.org.