HAMILTON's Ariana DeBose to Host BAC Open Mic 11/23 at Don't Tell Mama

The Broadway Artists Connection (BAC) presents its fifth "Broadway Artists & Friends Open Mic & Mingle" night hosted by HAMILTON cast member Ariana DeBose and kicked off by a stellar line up of Broadway pros at the legendary Don't Tell Mama, Monday, November 23rd at 7pm.

Performers and audience will be treated to an up close view of artists newest works, make invaluable connections and support our local communities.

Broadway artists performing include:

Ariana DeBose (HAMILTON,PIPPIN, MOTOWN THE MUSICAL, BRING IT ON)
Antoine L. Smith (COLOR PURPLE, MEMPHIS)
Mimi Bessette (BONNIE & CLYDE, BEST LITTLE WHOREHOUSE)
Shonica Goodin (CINDERELLA & BRING IT ON)
Megan Lewis (IF/THEN, SPIDERMAN, GREY GARDENS)
Meliki Hurd (MATILDA)
Hettie Barnhill (LEAP OF FAITH, SPIDER-MAN TURN OFF THE DARK, FELA!)

Production Team:

Producer: Tamlyn Brooke Orlando (42nd STREET, Dame Edna)
Director: D'vorah Bailey (CANDIDE)
Guest Casting Director: Gayle Seay of Wojcik-Seay Casting
Stage Manager: Will Maitland Weiss
Accompaniment by Brad Ross

The fun continues as our fans & friends (listed below) take the mic to sing for guest Casting Director Gayle Seay of Wijcok-Seay Casting. Gayle will be crowning two participants the "future of Broadway." These performers will be invited to sing in the BAC All Stars Benefit on Sunday, Dec. 13th.

Other artists performing include: Lindsay Cherin, Krista Hawkins, Anthony E LoGrande, Lars Halldin, Luisa Fuentes, Marsha Schreier, Emily Gluden, Angelica Gorga, Michael Marano, Caitin Arcand, Yvette Bedgood, Meghan Jenkins, Marina Colonna

Come sing, mingle, make connections & get inspired. A night not to miss! TICKETS on sale now ($20 + 2 drink minimum). For more information visit www.broadwayconnects.org.

The Broadway Artists Connection founded in 2008 by Tamlyn Brooke Orlando, is a nonprofit that brings together Broadway Artists and enthusiasts to create, connect and share their talents for the greater good of our communities. BAC events have featured over 80 Broadway Artists, dozens of aspiring artists and have raised thousands of dollars for charities improving our communities through the arts.

Don't Tell Mama, established in 1982, is celebrating over 30 years as a world famous entertainment destination. Located on renowned Restaurant Row in the heart of New York's theater district, Don't Tell Mama is one-of-a-kind - a veritable nightlife mall with four individual spaces: a piano bar, a restaurant and 2 separate cabaret showrooms: a cineplex of cabaret! Countless luminaries have come through our doors such as Liza Minnelli, Paul Newman, Joan Rivers, Bette Midler, Rosie O'Donnell, Chita Rivera, Kathy Griffin, Audra MacDonald, Kristin Chenoweth, Mario Cantone, & Cuba Gooding Jr., to name but a few!

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