Amanda Green Features Lyrics at Birdland, 9/16

Amanda Green, lyricist of High Fidelity, begs the musical question "Does This Song Make My Ass Look Fat?" an evening of her lyrics at Birdland on Sunday September 16 at 7PM.

Green will appear with Broadway guest stars Jenn Colella, Jonathan Dokuchitz and J.P. Walker, with musical direction by Tom Kitt.

Lyricist Green was tapped by Arthur Laurents to write additional lyrics for a revival of Hallelujah, Baby! (with a score by her father Adolph Green, Betty Comden and Jule Styne).  Other credits include her original revue Put A Little Love In Your Mouth: The Tongue-In-Cheek Songs Of Amanda Green. She is the recipient of a 2004 Jonathan Larson Award.

Birdland is located at 315 West 44th Street. For tickets and reservations call 212-581-3080 or visit www.birdlandjazz.com

Amanda Green photo by Walter McBride/Retna Ltd