Michael Arden to Perform Joni Mitchell's 'Blue' At Joe's Pub 10/28-30

In the tradition of Rufus Wainwright's Judy Garland Carnegie Hall concert, and Leslie Kritzer as Patti Lupone at Les Mouches, Joe's Pub is thrilled to present Michael Arden covering Joni Mitchell's seminal album "Blue" in it's entirety, with new arrangements by Todd Almond. When "Blue" was released in June, 1971 it was hailed as instant classic, critically and commercially, a potent culmination of her career. The record expressed her depressed assessments of the world balanced by notions of exuberant romantic love. Hit songs include"River", "All I Want", "A Case of You" and many more.

Performances will take place at Joe's Pub on October 28th, 29th, and 30th at 11:30 PM. Ticket price is $20.

Born and raised in Midland, Texas, Michael was trained at Interlochen Arts Academy and The Juilliard School before making his Broadway debut as Tom Sawyer in the 2003 Roundabout/Deaf West revival of "Big River." He has also appeared off-Broadway in "Bare: a Pop Opera," "Harold and Maude," "It's Only Life: The Songs of John Bucchino" and "Swimming in the Shallows." Michael returned to Broadway two years ago to star in the Twyla Tharp and Bob Dylan musical "The Times They Are A-Changin'." Michael is a Presidential Scholar in the Arts. As a composer, he has worked with As You Like It and Easter Rising. In the summer of 2007, Michael was one of four Broadway performers who joined Barbra Streisand on her first European concert tour. Michael will next appear alongside Kate Hudson and Anne Hathaway in "Bride Wars," due in theaters January 9, 2009.

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