The evening features the work of Scott Alan, the producer of the monthly series that was created to "showcase some of today's brightest new talent in New York." Show time at the downtown cabaret is 7 PM. Performers are scheduled to include Erik Sisco, Seth Rettberg, Nick Spangler, Jonathan Reid Gealt and Zak Resnick. Composer Alan will accompany the singers on selections from his songbook; Barbara Anselmi returns as musical director for the one-night-only event.
The April 16 evening was originally scheduled to spotlight Michael Rupert and his new musical Streets of America. Rupert had to cancel his appearance due to the demands of the new musical Legally Blonde, which began previews on Broadway April 3.
Sebastian Arcelus, now on Broadway in Wicked, played Jan in Broadway's Good Vibrations and Roger in Rent. His other theatrical credits include The Full Monty, Hamlet—A Rock Opera, Caligula, Aida, Floyd Collins and the world premiere of William Finn's Songs of Innocence and Experience.
The Duplex Cabaret Theatre is located in Manhattan at There is a $12 music charge and a two-drink minimum. For reservations call (212) 255-5438 or visit www.theduplex.com.