Consummate entertainer and beloved singer Leslie Uggams gives a rare concert of songs that reflect her groundbreaking career, most recently having performed on Broadway in the revival of On Golden Pond opposite James Earl Jones and in Thoroughly Modern Millie. Uggams burst onto the national scene in Mitch Miller’s Sing Along with Mitch and went on to increasing fame, winning a Tony Award for the lead role in the Broadway sensation Hallelujah, Baby! and breaking barriers on television with her musical variety show The Leslie Uggams Show and her acclaimed portrayal of Kizzy in Roots.

This performance is approximately 80 minutes, with no intermission.

This performance is part of Lincoln Center celebrates Black History Month.

Variety, February 22, 2010
"She sings, reminisces and totally charms the audience, winding up with an impressively tempestuous ‘Stormy Weather.'"
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