Rockford’s Emily Bear to perform ‘Bridgerton’ original at Kennedy Center Concert

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Rockford native Emily Bear is no stranger to the spotlight, and she’ll take to another national stage next month to perform at the Kennedy Center 50th Anniversary Celebration Concert in Washington, D.C.

OMG!!!! We are truly honored to be performing at the @kencen Kennedy Center Honors 50th anniversary celebration airing on @PBS with @abigailbarloww @AudraEqualityMc @robertglasper @joshuahenry20 @kelliohara #BarlowandBear #bridgertonmusical https://t.co/vZfpNvPQJO pic.twitter.com/zZ2wI7XUsq
— Emily Bear (MLE) (@mlebear) August 27, 2021

The 19-year-old piano prodigy quickly gained popularity on TikTok, after showcasing her original songs based on the Netflix series. Bear and her collaborative partner Abigail Barlow plan to release The Unofficial Bridgerton Musical concept album on September 10, 2021.

According to the Kennedy Center, Bear and Barlow are set to perform an original piece as part of the Kennedy Center Celebration Concert, filming on September 14 and set to air on PBS on October 1.