Blickenstaff, Colella, Dandridge, Trimm and More Celebrate Alan's "Keys" Jan. 12

By Andrew Gans
January 12, 2009

A wide array of theatre actors will help composer Scott Alan celebrate the recent release of his second recording, "Keys," Jan. 12 at Birdland.

The 7 PM concert — which features tunes from "Keys" as well as selections from Alan's debut solo recording, "Dreaming Wide Awake" — boasts the talents of Lisa Brescia, Heidi Blickenstaff, Carrie Manolakos, Jenn Colella, Merle Dandridge, Erin Davie, Hadley Fraser, Crystal Monee Hall, Nikki M. James, Marcus Paul James, Megan McGinnis, Patti Murin, Lauren Thomas, Katie Thompson, Allie Trimm, Natalie Weiss, The Broadway Boys, Saycon Sengbloh, Liam Tamne and the Monday Nights, New Voices choir: Melanie Burg, Marisa Dargahi, Jesse Kissel, Michael Lowney, Emily McNamara, Erik Sisco and Angie Smith.

Scott Alan wrote the book, music and lyrics for the musical Detour, which was seen in Los Angeles. His current theatre projects include Piece, which was featured at the 2003 Palo Alto TheatreWorks festival, the 2005 NAMT festival and the 2006 Seattle Theatre Festival; and the song cycle The Warmth of the Womb. He also produces the monthly Monday Nights, New Voices concert at the Duplex.

Alan's music is available on his website, scottalan.net, and at iTunes.

Birdland is located in Manhattan at 315 West 44th Street. For reservations call (212) 581-3080 or visit www.ovationtix.com.