Newcomers to the evening include Farah Alvin (Nine, The Look of Love), David Burtka (Gypsy, "How I Met Your Mother"), Anita Gillette (Gypsy with Ethel Merman, Carnival!), Natalie Venetia Belcon (The Glorious Ones, Avenue Q) and Randy Redd (Parade, Ring of Fire).
Produced and directed by Jamie McGonnigal with musical direction by Michael Lavine, the evening will also boast the talents of the previously announced Landon Beard (Altar Boyz), Jennifer Cody (The Pajama Game, Seussical), Max von Essen (Les Miserables, Dance of the Vampires), Liz McCartney (Mamma Mia!, Taboo), Lea Michele (Spring Awakening), Julia Murney (Wicked, Lennon), Anthony Rapp (Rent, The Little Prince), Marty Thomas (Xanadu, Wicked), Wayne Wilcox (Coram Boy, "Rent" film) and Jennifer Hope Wills (Wonderful Town, Woman in White).
Flopz n' Cuts 4, according to press notes, aims to "acquaint theatre enthusiasts with shows and songs that, while not quite successful in their original incarnations, still have merits that can be showcased in a concert setting." Previous concerts have featured tunes from Grind, Rags, Bring Back Birdie, Bright Lights Big City, Lunch, Annie Warbucks, Faust, Do I Hear a Waltz?, Urban Cowboy, King of Hearts, Seussical, Frogs, Dance of the Vampires, Annie Warbucks and Carrie.
A portion of the proceeds will benefit Animal Haven, a no-kill animal shelter, adoption center and sanctuary located in Flushing, SoHo, and upstate New York. For more information visit www.animalhavenshelter.org.
Joe's Pub is located within the Public Theater at 425 Lafayette Street. Tickets, priced at $20, are available by calling (212) 967-7555 or by visiting www.joespub.com.