Andrea Burns & Anastacia McClesky at After Party Nov.23

Happy Thanksgiving! On Friday, November 23 "The After Party" welcomes In The Heights Drama Desk Award Winner Andrea Burns and Tarzan's Anastacia McCleskey.

Andrea Burns is a Drama Desk winner for her performance in the Broadway-bound production of In The Heights.  She has appeared on Broadway as Belle in Disney's Beauty and the Beast as well as Vicki Nichols in The Full Monty. She originated the role of Celeste in Stephen Sondheim's Saturday Night at Second Stage, and was in the original production of Jason Robert Brown's Songs for A New World.  Andréa shared the staged at Carnegie Hall with Elaine Stritch in the anniversary concert of Noel Coward's "Sail Away," and was directed by Harold Prince in the role of Lucille Frank for the national tour of Parade for which she garnered a National Broadway Award nomination. Andréa's debut solo album, "A Deeper Shade of Red" and has been receiving rave reviews since it's November release.  Please visit www.MySpace.com/AndreaBurnsMusic.

A native of Nashville, Tennessee, Anastacia McCleskey was in the original Broadway cast of Disney's Tarzan and the first national tour of Hairspray. Anastacia has worked alongside Julie Taymor, U2's Bono and The Edge (Dave Evans), and Paul Bogave. In addition to singing back up for many recording artists, she recorded the national theme song for Special Olympics.

Hosted by Brandon Cutrell and Alysha Umphress, featuring Lisa Asher, "The After Party" is held every Friday at 10:30PM at The Laurie Beechman Theatre at the West Bank Café (407  West 42nd St). Admission is free!

Also, on November 22, The West Bank Café invites you to Thanksgiving!  For Three courses ($45) prepared by Chef Joe Marcus and Wine pairings ($20), call 212-695-6909 for reservations or visit www.westbankcafe.com

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