John Cudia is equally at home on Opera, Theater and Concert stages. He made his Broadway debut in Les Miz and worked extensively in both Les Miz and Phantom. John holds the distinct honor of being the only actor to have performed both as the Phantom in THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA and Jean Valjean in LES MISÉRABLES on Broadway. John also performed Che in EVITA on Broadway. He appeared in THE MUSIC OF ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER with The Hartford Symphony Orchestra, is a regular member of THE BROADWAY TENORS, and recently joined as one of THE FOUR PHANTOMS IN CONCERT. John earned his BA and MSL from Fordham University and Fordham Law School.

Tim Stella is the Musical Director, whose credits include being the Associate Conductor of THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA for 23 years on Broadway. In addition to music directing a multitude of Broadway shows for over forty years, he was the keyboard specialist on numerous albums, soundtracks, and commercials. Tim was the Resident Music Director, at Goodspeed Opera House, as well as the Organist, Arranger, and Conductor, at Radio City Music Hall. Tim graduated from Hartt College of Music and was honored as Alumnus Of The Year in 2000. For over forty-seven years, he has served as Music Director at the Church of Saint Peter Claver, West Hartford, CT.

Delia Canarie is a 17-year-old soloist from West Hartford who will also be singing. She is currently a senior at Conard High School. Recent credits include Marianne in DISASTER and Éponine in LES MISÉRABLES at Conard High School, as well as Ariel in THE LITTLE MERMAID and Cinderella in INTO THE WOODS at the West Hartford Summer Arts Festival. She has also performed at Hartford Stage, Pantochino, and grew up with Connecticut Family Theater.

Reserved Seats are $100 at https://spcknightsfundraiser.ludus.com.

Hartford Catholic Worker

This concert fundraiser is being put on the Saint Peter Claver Knights of Columbus for the benefit of Hartford Catholic Worker (HCW). They are a lay community of Catholics and like-minded friends, living in the north end of Hartford, working, and praying for an end to violence and poverty. They are a tax exempt organization and do not seek or accept state or federal funding. Their ability to house the homeless, feed the hungry, and work with the children depends on contributions from you.

The proceeds from this concert will be used in many ways, which may include:

• Providing healthy snacks to school children from the neighborhood during “Homework sessions” at HCW.
• Enable children to attend HCW’s summer camp program in Voluntown, CT (for most children it is their first time outside Hartford).
• Providing a safe place for youngsters to play outdoor sports & activities, mentored by young adults.
• Offering a safe space at HCW during family turmoil.
• Replacing their vehicle (used to transport children to summer camp).

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