The Broadway & Jazz Festival proudly presents one of Broadway’s most acclaimed and charismatic leading men, Tony Award® nominee Max von Essen, in an unforgettable evening of music and stories from the heart of the American musical theatre.
Known for his soaring voice, elegant stage presence, and remarkable versatility, Max von Essen has become one of the defining Broadway performers of his generation. His celebrated portrayal of Henri Baurel in the Tony Award-winning musical An American in Paris earned him a Tony Award® nomination for Best Featured Actor in a Musical, establishing him as one of Broadway’s most admired leading men.
His distinguished career includes starring roles in Chicago, Les Misérables, Evita, Dance of the Vampires, and Jesus Christ Superstar, as well as acclaimed appearances with major symphony orchestras and concert venues throughout the United States and internationally.
A favorite of Broadway audiences and cabaret lovers alike, Max von Essen brings to Florence an evening filled with beloved songs from Broadway’s golden age, contemporary musical theatre classics, personal stories from life behind the curtain, and the sophisticated charm that has made him a celebrated star of the New York stage.
Presented in the magnificent surroundings of the historic Teatro Niccolini, this exclusive concert is part of the Broadway & Jazz Festival’s extraordinary celebration of the artists who define the world of Broadway today.
Passionate. Elegant. Unforgettable.
A voice of Broadway.
A star of the Great White Way.
An evening not to be missed.
