Singer Tim Shew will be the featured vocalist
Tim Shew, who has performed as the Wizard in ‘Wicked’ and Jean Valjean in ‘Les Misérables,’ will present a concert as part of the Arts at First Presbyterian concert series at First Presbyterian Church in Clarks Summit.
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The 2025-26 Arts at First Presbyterian concert series will conclude with An Evening of Broadway with Tim Shew on Friday, May 15, at 7 p.m. The church is located at 300 School Street in Clarks Summit.
Tim Shew has portrayed Jean Valjean in “Les Misérables” across multiple productions, including Broadway, where he became the youngest actor to play the role in 1988. He has portrayed the iconic character more than 2,200 times in various stagings, including the original Broadway production, the 1991 national tour, the 1997 Australian 10th anniversary production, and a 1999 Broadway return.
He has also played the Wizard in “Wicked” and sung on Broadway and around the world. Tim will sing highlights from his extensive resume on the world’s stage. Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to hear this outstanding performer.
He will be accompanied by Dr. Rick Hoffenberg, an outstanding pianist, who is associate professor of music and co-director of the Insalaco School of Visual & Performing Arts at Marywood University.
The concert is open to the public free of charge, with a free-will offering to help defray the event’s costs. Meet the artist at a reception held following the concert.
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