Taboo's Morton to Make Solo Concert Debut May 30

By Andrew Gans
April 27, 2004

Euan Morton, who played Boy George in the recent musical Taboo, will make his solo U.S. concert debut next month.

Morton will join special guest Denise Summerford for an evening at Joe's Pub May 30. The young actor is expected to perform a repertoire of jazz, pop and rock songs and will be backed by members of the Taboo orchestra. Show times are 7 and 9:30 PM.

Euan Morton received an Olivier Award nomination for his performance in the London company of Taboo. His other theatre credits include We Will Rock You, The Silent Treatment, The Matchstalk Man, The Sexual Life of the Camel, Empty Plate in the Café du Grand Boeuf and Approaching Zanzibar. Taboo marked Morton's Broadway debut.

Denise Summerford, who was a member of the Taboo ensemble, has also appeared on Broadway in Rocky Horror Show and Saturday Night Fever as well as the tours of Grease, Tommy and Company.

Joe's Pub is located within the Public Theater at 425 Lafayette Street. Tickets, priced at $20, are available by calling (212) 239-6200. Those wishing to dine before the show should make reservations at (212) 539 8778.