London stage stars will come together to salute famed director Hal Prince at The Night of 1000 Stars. The special concert event will take place on May 5 at the Royal Albert Hall, with proceeds going to the cancer charity the Caron Keating Foundation. Audiences can anticipate performances of songs from musicals such as West Side Story, Evita, Phantom of the Opera, Follies and more. Performers will be announced at a later date.
David Firman and Stuart Morley are set to serve as maestros for The Night of 1000 Stars, while Alan Titchmarsh will host. Hugh Woolridge directs the star-studded show.
The upcoming concert marks the 15th anniversary for the series. Since 1999 the concerts have become a tradition at the Royal Albert Hall, raising money for a variety of charities and showcasing Broadway and West End stars such as Idina Menzel, Adam Pascal and Kerry Ellis.