Jennifer Hudson to headline Wizard Of Oz concert

Washington (ANI): American singer Jennifer Hudson is set to headline a free concert in New York"s Central Park to launch the newly-remastered 'Wizard Of Oz" movie. Hudson, 27, will be one of several singers performing classic songs from the 1939 Judy Garland film, reports Contactmusic.

The show sponsored by Netflix will taken place on September 29, and it will conclude with a screening of the new-look film. The concert will be directed by The Roots" drummer and record producer Ahmir '?uestlove" Thompson, who will also be part of the night"s house band.