It was recently reported that Foster would replace the originally announced Audra McDonald, who had to cancel due scheduling conflicts on both the "Presidents at Pops" program June 3 and as a featured guest on the Boston Pops program June 2. Foster, who was initially announced to replace her, is suffering from laryngitis and has had to cancel her performances as well.
Tony nominee Cavanaugh will perform excerpts from his show, which is titled The Singers and Songwriters: A Tribute to Paul Simon, Neil Diamond and James Taylor.
Keith Lockhart will conduct the famed orchestra for both performances.