Sutton Foster to Play Joe's Pub in January 2010

By Andrew Gans
03 Dec 2009

 Sutton Foster
Sutton Foster
Photo by Aubrey Reuben

Shrek the Musical's Sutton Foster, who will play Nurse Fay Apple in the City Center Encores! production of Anyone Can Whistle, will perform in concert next month at Joe's Pub.

The Tony Award winner will play the intimate venue located within the Public Theater Jan. 24, 2010, at 11:30 PM. The evening, according to the Joe's Pub website, is "a special preview of [Foster's] upcoming concert tour. The late night concert will feature songs from her debut solo album 'Wish' (Ghostlight Records), as well as some new tunes added for her tour."

Foster starred in the title role of Thoroughly Modern Millie and received the Tony, Drama Desk, Outer Critics Circle and Astaire awards for that performance. She also received Tony nominations for her performances in Shrek the Musical, The Drowsy Chaperone and Little Women, and her other Broadway credits include roles in Young Frankenstein, Les Misérables, Annie, The Scarlet Pimpernel and Grease!. Foster's regional and tour credits include What the World Needs Now, Dorian, Three Musketeers, South Pacific and The Will Rogers Follies.

Joe's Pub is located within the Public Theater at 425 Lafayette. There is a $30 cover charge; for reservations visit www.joespub.com.