Among those celebrating the release of "Dreaming Wide Awake: The Music of Scott Alan" will be Shoshana Bean, Stephanie J. Block, Liz Callaway, Danny Calvert, Eden Espinosa, Jonathan Groff, Cheyenne Jackson, Carly Jibson and Adriane Lenox. Jesse Vargas, who arranged and orchestrated Alan's CD, will be the evening's musical director. Show time is 7:30 PM. Following the performance, many of the artists will be on hand to autograph copies of "Dreaming Wide Awake."
Scott Alan wrote the book, music and lyrics for the musical Detour, which played a ten-week, sold-out run at the Complex Theater in Los Angeles. He also conceived and produces the monthly concert at the Duplex Cabaret Theatre, Monday Nights, New Voices. For more information visit www.scottalan.net.
Birdland is located in Manhattan at 315 West 44th Street, between Eighth and Ninth Avenues. There is a $25 cover charge ($40 VIP) and a $10 food/drink minimum. Call (212) 581-3080 for reservations or visit www.birdlandjazz.com.