Playbill News: "Taylor, the Latte Boy" Creators Sing at MAC/ASCAP Songwriters' Showcase; Ross Is Special Guest

"Taylor, the Latte Boy" Creators Sing at MAC/ASCAP Songwriters' Showcase; Ross Is Special Guest

By Andrew Gans
December 15, 2004

Marcy Heisler and Zina Goldrich, the composing duo who penned the cabaret staple "Taylor, the Latte Boy" — the song has been performed by such theatre favorites as Kristin Chenoweth, John Tartaglia and Susan Egan — will perform a new song titled "Best Friends" at the annual MAC/ASCAP Songwriters' Showcase.

Produced by Michael A. Kerker and Jamie deRoy, the Dec. 21 evening devoted to some of today's best songwriters will be held at The Lighthouse on East 59th Street. DeRoy will host the one-night-only event, which boasts pianist singer Steve Ross as a special guest. Show time is 6 PM.

The line-up for the evening follows:
Brian Feinstein & Diana Hansen-Young
"Time To Go Home"
Performed by: Bryan Scott Johnson

Tom Toce & Jeff Lazarus
"Bye-Bye, Aloha, Yo!"
Performed by:Tracy Newirth

Mary Liz McNamara
"I See The Lake"
Performed by: Mary Liz McNamara

Francesca Blumenthal & Ronny Whyte
"Move In With Me"
Performed by: Jane Scheckter

Georgia Stitt
"At Christmas"
Performed by: Georgia Stitt

Randi Driscoll
"What Matters"
Performed by: Randi Driscoll

Marc Smollin & Kelly Dupuis
"Eduardo"
Performed by: Celia Keenan-Bolger

Marcy Heisler & Zina Goldrich
"Best Friends"
Performed by: Marcy Heisler and Zina Goldrich

Robert Grusecki & Anya Turner
"Happy"
Performed by: Robert Grusecki

Geoffrey Tozer
"Drinking Water From Your Hands"
Performed by: Geoffrey Tozer

Dave Buskin & George Wurzbach
"TBA"
Performed by: Modern Man

"Time To Go Home"
Performed by Allen Fitzpatrick

There is a $15 cover charge for the general public ($5 for MAC and ASCAP members). The Lighthouse is located at 111 East 59th Street, between Park and Lexington Avenues. Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. Visit www.MACnyc.com for more information.