The co-stars of Muhlenberg College's upcoming production of "Street Scene" will perform a free concert recital, "'Street Scene' and the Broadway Stage," 2 p.m. March 14, Baker Center for the Arts.

Guest artist vocalists Ed Bara and Lauren Curnow will perform songs that trace the development of the modern musical from its early days in popular opera. Narrated by "Street Scene" director Charles Richter, the performance will include music from throughout the history of the musical stage, including a selection from "Street Scene."

Kurt Weill's 1946 American opera "Street Scene" played an integral role in the historical development of modern musical theater, according to Richter, bridging the gap between classical opera and the vitality of American jazz and blues. "Street Scene" will be performed on the Muhlenberg mainstage March 26 - 29.

Bara and Curnow conduct a vocal master class, 7 - 9 p.m. March 13, in Baker Center's Recital Hall, working with five experienced vocal students on techniques of the music theater stage. The event is free and open to the public.

The concert recital and the master class are presented as part of the Charles A. and Leona K. Gruber Lectureship in the Arts at Muhlenberg.

The production of "Street Scene" and associated events are sponsored by the Kurt Weill Foundation for Music, New York City, and the Dexter F. and Dorothy H. Baker Foundation. Additional funding comes from the Bessie S. Graham Music Fund and the Amaranth Foundation. The show is a joint production of the Department of Theatre & Dance and the Music Department.

Information: muhlenberg.edu/theatre