John Tartaglia to Host A LITTLE NEW MUSIC at Rockwell: Table Stage; Writers, Casting Set

A LITTLE NEW MUSIC is proud to present a landmark 10th showcase of fresh and original musical theater material with special guest host, John Tartaglia (AVENUE Q, SHREK THE MUSICAL, BEAUTY AND THE BEAST), who brings his sparkling humor to this dynamic evening celebrating the next generation of musical theater artists.

This 10th concert will include new works by composers and lyricists including Drew Fornarola (CLAUDIO QUEST), Mike Hadge (INNERNET: A MUSICAL.COM-EDY), Lee Huff & Kelly Balk (HOME: A MUSICAL FABLE), Sam Carner & Derek Gregor (UNLOCK'D), Brian Graden & Benjamin Boquist (SONGS OF THE FALL), Joe Kinosian & Kellen Blair (MURDER FOR TWO), Zach Spound, Randi Wolfe & Sari Miller, Andy Roninson, Alexi Kovin, Mitchell Glaser, and more.

Newly announced singers will include Shelley Regner (PITCH PERFECT 1 &2), Michael Thomas Grant (FOR THE RECORD: DEAR JOHN HUGHES), Marie-France Arcilla (Off-Bway's WORKING), Emily Clark (SLIGHTLY DRAMATIC), Gabrielle Wagner ("MAD MEN"), Daniel May (Bway's FLOWER DRUM SONG), Sherry Mandujano ("2 BROKE GIRLS"), Jimmer Bolden (VISIONARY MAN), Conchita Belisle Newman, Chrissi Erickson, Wendy Rosoff, Tiana Okoye (CARRIE), Cooper Howell (La Mirada's RENT), plus a special guest performance by Rogue Artists Ensemble's WOOD BOY DOG FISH. ALNM's resident man on the keys, Bryan Blaskie, returns as music director backed by his band.

A LITTLE NEW MUSIC is the best hour of new and unheard musical theatre material in LA. Whether a premiere from an established writer or an undiscovered tune from a promising up-and-comer, the mission is to showcase talent with a program that keeps your finger on the pulse. For more information visit: www.alittlenewmusic.org. Follow on Facebook and Twitter and Instagram: @ALittleNewMusic.

Tickets for A LITTLE NEW MUSIC 10 are $10/$15/$20 (partial view/regular/premium) and are available by calling (323) 661-6263 or online at www.rockwell-la.com. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Rockwell: Table & Stage is located at 1714 N. Vermont Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90027.