Broadway at the White House

Elaine Stritch performs during a White House music series concert saluting Broadway in the East Room at the White House on July 19, 2010, in Washington. The event, titled "A Broadway Celebration: In Performance at the White House," also featured stars Nathan Lane, Idina Menzel, Audra McDonald, Brian d'Arcy James, Chad Kimball, Karen Olivo and others.

President Barack Obama listens to Tony Award-winning actress Elaine Stritch sing onstage during a White House Music Series event saluting Broadway theater and music performances in the East Room of the White House in Washington on July 19, 2010.

President Barack Obama pauses for audience applause as he speaks before a White House Music Series event saluting Broadway in the East Room of the White House, Monday, July 19, 2010, in Washington.

Tony Award-winning actress Elaine Stritch sings during a White House Music Series event saluting Broadway theater and music in the East Room of the White House in Washington on July 19, 2010.

Actress Kerry Washington attends a White House music series concert saluting Broadway in the East Room at the White House July 19, 2010, in Washington.

Elaine Stritch performs during a White House music series concert saluting Broadway in the East Room at the White House July 19, 2010, in Washington.

President Barack Obama greets audience members before he speaks at a White House Music Series event saluting Broadway in the East Room of the White House, Monday, July 19, 2010, in Washington.

First lady Michelle Obama speaks in front of dance students from Duke Ellington School of the Arts and the Joy of Motion Dance Center as they rehearse for their Broadway show "Hairspray" at the White House in Washington July 19, 2010.

first lady Michelle Obama cheers and applauds during a dress rehearsal of 20 dance students from Duke Ellington School of the Arts and the Joy of Motion Dance Center ahead of the White House music series celebrating the arts featuring Broadway performers in the East Room of the White House July 19, 2010, in Washington.

Broadway choreographer Jerry Mitchell speaks during a dress rehearsal of 20 dance students from Duke Ellington School of the Arts and the Joy of Motion Dance Center ahead of the White House music series celebrating the arts and featuring Broadway performers in the East Room of the White House July 19, 2010, in Washington.