Rhythm & Broadway: Feat. John Edwards & Joseph Thalken

Get ready for a high-energy fusion of Broadway, soul, and rhythm & blues as John Edwards and Joseph Thalken bring their electrifying talent to Harmony in the Woods! John Edwards, a powerhouse singer, dancer, and actor, is currently lighting up Broadway in MJ The Musical, where he embodies the legendary Jackie Jackson, a tour singer, and James Brown soloist with unmatched charisma. His impressive career includes standout performances in Smokey Joe’s Café (earning a Chita Rivera Award and Lucille Lortel Award nomination), Jersey Boys (Broadway & National Tour), and starring as Seaweed J. Stubbs in Hairspray. With appearances in FBI (CBS), Disney+’s Cars on the Road, and In the Heights at The Kennedy Center, Edwards continues to captivate audiences on stage and screen. Joining him on piano is Joseph Thalken, an award-winning composer, conductor, and pianist whose work has been performed around the world. A musical force behind Broadway legends like Julie Andrews, Patti LuPone, Bernadette Peters, and Kristin Chenoweth, Thalken has composed and arranged for theater, orchestras, and chamber ensembles alike. His critically acclaimed compositions and masterful musicianship make him the perfect counterpart for an evening of soul-stirring melodies and exhilarating rhythms. Expect an unforgettable night where Broadway meets rhythm & blues, blending show-stopping vocals, powerhouse piano, and the kind of performance that leaves audiences breathless. Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind musical celebration among the trees!