Catholic Prep School In Caldwell To Offer ‘Taste Of Broadway’

CALDWELLS, NJ — Mount St. Dominic Academy, an independent, Catholic college preparatory school for young women in Caldwell, will host “Taste of Broadway” on Saturday, Oct. 19.

According to a news release from the school, the public fundraising event will feature a wine tasting reception and a live show by Broadway performers.

Commemorating the 10th anniversary season of MSDA performances in the Doris M. Byrne Performing Arts Center (the PAC), funds raised from this event will directly benefit the students of the Mount, now in its 128th year as part of the Caldwell community, administrators said.

Guests can purchase tickets to the wine tasting reception, which includes one ticket to the show, starting at $150 per person, or, may choose to enjoy just the live show at $75 per person. The wine tasting reception takes place at 6 p.m., and the live performance takes place at 8 p.m.

The event takes place at Mount St. Dominic Academy, 3 Ryerson Avenue in Caldwell.

Visit www.msdacademy.org for more information, and msda.booktix.com to purchase tickets.

According to the school:

“The evening will begin with a wine tasting reception at 6 pm, featuring a selection of reds and whites curated by Sommelier Nicholas Ciccone of Pickett’s Village Bar in Maplewood. Accompanying the wines will be a delicious array of Broadway-themed hors d'oeuvres, honoring past MSDA productions, prepared by Della Terra Catering & Events of Montclair. An art exhibit and sale (with a percentage of the proceeds benefiting the Mount) featuring the expressive work of contemporary American impressionist and Caldwell resident Lisa Palombo, will bring colorful effervescence to the setting for the event. A silent auction with many wine-themed gifts will round out the reception.”

In addition:

“The PAC, a state-of-the-art performing arts theatre, plays a starring role in the lives of Mount students and will be host to the evening’s live performance beginning at 8 pm. The Mount is proud to welcome back to campus Teresa Priolo, Emmy award winning television reporter, news anchor, and member of the MSDA Class of 2001 as the evening’s Master of Ceremonies. Bringing a little bit of Broadway to the local Caldwell community, the Mount is pleased to welcome to the stage Liz McCartney (Les Misérables, The Phantom of the Opera, Thoroughly Modern Millie and Mamma Mia!) and Stearns Matthews (MAC and Bistro Award winning vocalist / Jazz at Lincoln Center, Feinstein's/54 Below). The performers will be accompanied by a live band.”

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