Curtains Up & Bases Loaded: Broadway Utica Partners with  the Utica Blue Sox for a Star-Studded Night at the Ballpark

UTICA, NY – For Immediate Release— Broadway Utica is stepping up to the plate with the  Utica Blue Sox for a grand slam evening of baseball and Broadway magic on Wednesday, July  9th. Curtains Up & Bases Loaded, a one-of-a-kind event is taking place at Donovan Stadium at Murnane Field. Fans are in for an unforgettable experience filled with excitement, music, and  fun for all ages — and the spotlight is shining bright on Broadway sensation Jill-Christine  Wiley. 

The evening’s festivities will kick off with a powerful performance of the National Anthem around  6:45 PM, sung by none other than Jill-Christine Wiley, a nationally recognized musical theater  actress. Wiley, who hails from Lancaster, Pennsylvania, has graced stages across the country  in beloved productions such as Beauty and the Beast, Carousel, The Little Mermaid, The  Fantasticks, and Little Women. Most notably, she starred in the traveling production of The  Sound of Music, bringing the timeless character of Maria to life for audiences nationwide. 

“We are thrilled to welcome Jill-Christine Wiley to Utica for this special collaboration,” said  Danielle Padula, Executive Director of Broadway Utica. “Her voice, her talent, and her  connection to The Sound of Music bring an extraordinary level of Broadway excellence to our  hometown.” 

In addition to Wiley’s performance, the night will feature Sound of Music-themed games throughout the ballgame, adding a whimsical twist that fans won’t want to miss. Guests can also  stop by the Broadway Utica information table located at the main entrance to learn more about  upcoming shows, ticket opportunities, and educational programming. 

This exciting partnership between Broadway Utica and the Utica Blue Sox brings together two  beloved community institutions for a celebration of sports, song, and summer. Grab your tickets, warm up your vocal cords, and get ready for a night where curtains rise,  bases are loaded, and Broadway hits it out of the park. Tickets – Utica Blue Sox 

The Sound of Music tickets go on sale to the public, Wednesday, July 9th at 10:00am. All tickets  can be purchased through The Stanley Theatre Box Office at 259 Genesee St. Utica, by phone  at 315-724-4000 or BroadwayUtica.org