George Psomas Performs Solo At Zipper 8/4

By: Jul. 22, 2008
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New York Musical Theater Festival's 2007 "Broadway Idol" winner, George Psomas, takes a night off from his role in the acclaimed revival of South Pacific to take the stage in his solo New York concert debut on Monday August 4th (10 PM) – joined by several special guests including Tony Award® nominee Stephanie D'Abruzzo (Avenue Q) and Jim Stanek (Hero in A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, staring with Nathan Lane). NYMF Director of Programming Jess McLeod directs, with musical direction by Jana Zielonka, along with musicians Brad Russell and Jay Mack.
 
George Psomas is currently making his Broadway debut in the acclaimed revival of South Pacific at Lincoln Center. Regional credits include Godspell (Judas), Once Upon A Time in NJ (Rocco), Joseph… (Levi). Other credits include On the Town, Into the Woods, Tartuffe. NYC credits include NYMF "Broadway Idol 2007" winner; City of Light Reading (Leopold); Musicals Tonight. Artspower National Tour. For more, visit www.GeorgePsomas.com
 
Tickets can be purchased at the door or in advance for $20 at www.thezipperfactory.com or 212/352-3101. The Zipper Factory Theater is located at 336 West 37th Street (between 8th and 9th Avenues).

George Psomas beat out nine other contestants to win his very own cabaret concert and the title of Broadway Idol 2007, a talent competition seeking to find the newest musical theatre star, produced by The New York Musical Theatre Festival.  Andrea McArdle hosted the three-week event. The three themed rounds included "My Favorite Things" where contestants sang their favorite tunes from any Broadway show, "Broadway Rocks!" where remaining contestants sang a rock song from a Broadway show, and "Star to Be" where the finalists sang one song from a Broadway show pre-Oklahoma! and one song from a Broadway show post-Hair.
The competition was part of the NYMF @ Nite party series.  Celebrity judges including Anthony Rapp, Marc Shaiman, Lonny Price, Manoel Felciano, and Stephanie D'Abruzzo advised the crowd before they text messaged in their votes.

Slated to return during the 2008 Festival, "Broadway Idol" will continue to search for the next musical theatre star!  Details will be announced shortly.



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