Broadway stars join Andy Sandberg for Hermitage's 20th anniversary concert

Broadway performers of all types joined Hermitage Artist Retreat's Artistic Director Andy Sandberg is a lively benefit concert celebrating the organization's 20th anniversary at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall on March 20. 

The one-night-only concert brought together hundreds of the arts organization's closest supporters for a night of music and support to raise funds for ongoing repairs for the Hermitage following Hurricane Ian. 

What's more is that the night featured Sandberg — a longtime performer and New York musical theatre figure in his own right before joining the Hermitage — leading the show by singing a number of pieces himself.

 Sandberg was joined on stage by Broadway performers Leslie Rodriguez Kritzer, Laura Bell Bundy, Jay Armstrong Johnson, Jeannette Bayardelle as well as Sarasota theater figure Ann Morrison and Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe performer Raleigh Mosely II. The performance had several touching tributes to the Hermitage Artist Retreat's legacy over the years. 

The night ended with a reception with Sandberg, the fellow performers and many of the Hermitage's close supporters in the Grand Foyer.