Karen Mason, James Barbour and Janet Dacal Sing Frank Wildhorn Tunes at Birdland Sept. 17

By Andrew Gans
17 Sep 2012

James Barbour
James Barbour

Broadway at Birdland's monthly concert series Frank & Friends, which celebrates the music of Tony-nominated composer Frank Wildhorn, continues Sept. 17.

Joining composer Wildhorn onstage are Janet Dacal (Wonderland, In The Heights), Karen Mason (upcoming Rebecca) and James Barbour (upcoming Rebecca). Show time is 7 PM. Jason Howland is musical director.

Proceeds from the evening benefit the Actors Fund.

Wildhorn's Broadway offerings include Jekyll & Hyde, The Scarlet Pimpernel, The Civil War (Tony-nominated for Best Score), Dracula, Victor/Victoria, Wonderland and Bonnie & Clyde (Tony-nominated for Best Score).

The Actors Fund is a national human services organization that helps everyone — performers and those behind the scenes — who works in performing arts and entertainment, helping more than 12,000 people directly each year, and hundreds of thousands online.

Birdland is located at 315 West 44th Street. There is a $35 cover charge and a $10 food/drink minimum; call (212) 581-3080 or visit BirdlandJazz.com.