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Musicians with Disabilities to Play Broadway Stage
20 Dec
Summary
- Musicians with learning disabilities will perform on Broadway.
- The event fulfills a dream supported by the late Sir David Amess.
- The Music Man Project has grown to over 500 musicians nationwide.
The Music Man Project, a charity for musicians with learning disabilities founded in Essex, is set to perform on a Broadway stage in New York City on October 7, 2026. This concert fulfills a long-held ambition championed by the late Southend West MP, Sir David Amess, who was a dedicated supporter and president of the charity before his tragic passing in 2021.
Sir David's daughter, Katie Amess, expressed that her father would be thrilled by this incredible tribute, seeing it as a moving way to honor his memory and the cherished values of the project. Founded by David Stanley in 1999, The Music Man Project has grown from a single student to over 500 musicians across the United Kingdom, with past performances enjoyed by notable figures and held in prestigious venues across Europe and the United States.
Following a concert at the Royal Albert Hall in 2019, Sir David Amess vowed the group would perform on Broadway. After his death, Mr. Stanley pledged to honor the MP's dream, stating he believes Sir David will have the best seat in the house. Fundraising efforts have commenced to support this historic performance, with tickets for the show, titled "Music is Magic on Broadway, The Story of The Music Man Project," set to go on sale February 16.
