New Voices Celebrates Second Anniversary with von Essen, Sapp and Lippa; Cody Hosts

By Andrew Gans
13 Nov 2006

The Monday Nights, New Voices cabaret series will celebrate its second anniversary with a Dec. 4 concert at The Duplex Cabaret Theatre.

Jennifer Cody, who was recently seen in the Actors' Fund of America's benefit concert of The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, will host the 7 PM concert. The evening will feature a mix of performers who have been part of the series' two-year run.

Among those scheduled to perform are Max Von Essen, Nikki Renee Daniels, Marla Mindelle, Nicholas Dalton, Robb Sapp, Lauren Thomas, Katie Thompson, Jenna Leigh Green, Mamie Parris, Kate Pazakis, Sara Schmidt, Emily Drennan, Alison Cimmet, Tally Sessions, T.J. Mannix, Alena Watters, Ellyn Marsh, Joseph Hutcheson, Andrew Lippa, Brian Lowdermilk, Kait Kerrigan, Ryan Scott Oliver, Joe Iconis and Brad Alexander.

Jennifer Cody has appeared on Broadway in The Pajama Game, Taboo, Urinetown, Seussical, Grease! and Cats. Cody is married to Little Shop of Horrors star Hunter Foster.

Composer Scott Alan launched the Monday Nights, New Voices series to "showcase some of today's brightest new talent in New York."

The Duplex Cabaret Theatre is located in Manhattan at 61 Christopher Street. There is a $12 cover charge and a two-drink minimum; call (212) 255-5438 for reservations. Visit theduplex.com for more information.