The Easter Egg Roll is a 137-year-old White House tradition.
“06880” records are incomplete, but next Monday’s event might mark the 1st time a Westporter has performed at the largest White House gathering of the year.
Adam Kaplan — a 2008 Staples grad — will be part of the cast of “Newsies,” his Broadway show, performing on the “Rock ‘n’ Egg Roll Stage.”
Adam Kaplan (carrying a fellow”Newsies” actor on his back) strikes the same pose as shown on the Nederlander Theater door.
He’ll be joined by DJ Fussyman, Diggy Simmons, Fifth Harmony, MKTO, Sesame Street and “So You Think You Can Dance” All-Stars. None of that means much to me, but I’m sure it does to the thousands of little egg rollers and their minders, who will pour onto the South Lawn.
This year’s event features sports and fitness zones, cooking demonstrations (including Bobby Flay), and classics such as the egg roll and egg hunt, plus storytelling and (cue “Newsies”) live music.
And you thought nothing ever got done in Washington!
Let’s hear it for the little egg rollers!
I am so proud of Adam and his accomplishments, and am happy that he has the opportunity to sing for the Obamas and their guests!
Obama has thrown some great parties at the White House for sure!
Congratulations Adam! So excited for you!! Piper Paul