Jacob Langfelder Presents John Arthur Greene in FREEDOM A Concert Experience Celebrating Music of George Michael

By: Jan. 04, 2017
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Nearly two years since its original inception, Jacob Langfelder and Broadway The Hardway will present an encore performance of I WANT YOUR WHAM! - FREEDOM, a Concert Celebrating the Music of George Michael and WHAM! on Wednesday, January 18th at 9:30pm at The Cutting Room (44 East 32nd Street).

The concert experience will star Broadway's John Arthur Greene (School of Rock) and feature Emmy Award Winner Lance Horne, E. Clayton Cornelious (Kinky Boots), Gisela Adisa (Beautiful: The Carole King Musical), and Troy Hussman with additional casting to be announced. Natalie Tenenbaum (NBC's Maya and Marty) will music direct. Created by Jacob Langfelder Broadway The Hardway series has been featured as one of the Most Unique Theatrical Experiences of 2014 by Playbill.com.

The one night only tribute to the music George Michael and WHAM! will span his catalogue from the breakout classics, Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go and I Want Your Sex, to the later dance hits Outside and Freeek. The evening will feature aerialists as well as Shibari (Japanese suspended rope bondage).

A sneak peek to the concert can be seen here: https://youtu.be/kPmC1aBt0zs

The doors open and DJ begins at 8:30pm. The show starts at 9:30pm. Tickets and VIP packages range from $30-$75 and can be purchased at www.thecuttingroomnyc.com

Songwriter & Broadway Actor, John Arthur Greene, currently stars in School of Rock on Broadway. Prior to that he was featured in the Tony & Grammy award winning show Matilda as the Doctor and u/s Mr. Wormwood. Other film and Broadway credits include Robert Mullins/Islander in NBC's Peter Pan Live and Riff in the Broadway revival of West Side Story Off-Broadway he played Johnny in The Johnny, Luke in Mim and Action in the European Tour of West Side Story. Music 4 Autism's 2010 - 2013 Spotlight Artist of the Year recipient. His debut EP "Shadows of Light" is features songs including the popular "Brooklyn", "Crazy", and "Devils Bar." Lance Horne has performed alongside and/or composed for Alan Cumming, Peaches, Ricki Lake, Cheyenne Jackson, Jake Shears, Meow Meow, Justin Bond, Sandra Bernhard, Amanda Palmer/Dresden Dolls, and Boston Pops; appeared on Sirius Radio and the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade; opened for Death Cab for Cutie, Dwight Yoakam; performed for President Obama, the First Lady, and Queen Elizabeth; West End appearances at the Vaudeville, Hippodrome, Garrick, and Apollo, multiple performances at Carnegie and Zankel Hall; participated in David Bowie's Highline Festival and Lincoln Center's American Songbook.



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