The concert will feature material from Alan's forthcoming CD "A Perfect World" as well as songs from his musicals Piece and Detour. Wicked's Eden Espinosa, Aida's Nikki Renee Daniels, Little Women's Megan McGinnis, Altar Boyz' Danny Calvert and singer-actress Katie Thompson are all scheduled to perform. Show time is 7 PM. Barbara Anselmi will be the musical director for the evening. Anselmi has also written new arrangements for many of the tunes, which will be played by Billy Miller (drums) and Jake Ezra (guitar).
Scott Alan wrote the book and score for Detour, which played a ten-week run at Los Angeles' Complex Theater. With book writer Tara Smith, he penned the musical Piece, which will be part of the NAMT Festival in October. Alan has also worked as an assistant musical director and is the producer of the acclaimed concert series "Monday Nights, New Voices." Visit www.scottalan.net for more information.
The Laurie Beechman Theatre is located in Manhattan at 407 West 42nd Street at Ninth Avenue. There is a $15 music charge and a $15 food-drink minimum; call (212) 695-6909 for reservations.