Block, Espinosa and More Sign On to March 13 Monday Nights, New Voices
By: BWW News Desk Feb. 14, 2006
The next installment of the acclaimed Monday Nights, New Voices series will take place on March 13th at the Duplex Cabaret Theatre. The special 7pm show will take a departure from its usual program, and celebrate three new composers--Neil Bartram, Barbara Anselmi and Scott Alan.
Joining the new writers will be both established stars and new Broadway voices. The lineup consists of Wicked's touring Elphaba and Fiyero--Stephanie Block and Sebastion Arcelus, Wicked's Broadway Elphaba, Eden Espinosa, A Man of No Importance's Wayne Wilcox, The Woman in White's Lisa Brescia and Alysha Umphress, who won XL's Star. More performers will be announced within the coming weeks.
"Last month marked a year since composer Scott Alan set out to produce the monthly series that showcases up and coming talent at the Duplex Cabaret Theatre and teams them with established and up and coming composers in a one night only event. In the year since its debut, many of todays most acclaimed Broadway stars and composers have joined together to honor the New Voices for there exciting achievments and to celebrate there exciting future," state press notes.
Bartram's musicals include the upcoming Not Wanted on the Voyage and The Story of My Life, while Anselmi (who is also a music director) has penned the music of The Orphan Train, as well as upcoming projects The Wedding Project and Leonardo's Dream. Alan wrote the musical Detour and is developing and preparing his latest musical Piece.
To hear clips of Anselmi, Bartram and Alan, as well as past clips from the Monday Nights, New Voices program, visit www.scottalan.net.
Those under 21 should contact Alan at MNNVinfo@yahoo.com for admission information. The Duplex is located in Manhattan at 61 Christopher Street. There is a $10 cover charge and a two-drink minimum; call (212) 255-5438 for reservations. Visit www.theduplex.com for more information.
Joining the new writers will be both established stars and new Broadway voices. The lineup consists of Wicked's touring Elphaba and Fiyero--Stephanie Block and Sebastion Arcelus, Wicked's Broadway Elphaba, Eden Espinosa, A Man of No Importance's Wayne Wilcox, The Woman in White's Lisa Brescia and Alysha Umphress, who won XL's Star. More performers will be announced within the coming weeks.
"Last month marked a year since composer Scott Alan set out to produce the monthly series that showcases up and coming talent at the Duplex Cabaret Theatre and teams them with established and up and coming composers in a one night only event. In the year since its debut, many of todays most acclaimed Broadway stars and composers have joined together to honor the New Voices for there exciting achievments and to celebrate there exciting future," state press notes.
Bartram's musicals include the upcoming Not Wanted on the Voyage and The Story of My Life, while Anselmi (who is also a music director) has penned the music of The Orphan Train, as well as upcoming projects The Wedding Project and Leonardo's Dream. Alan wrote the musical Detour and is developing and preparing his latest musical Piece.
To hear clips of Anselmi, Bartram and Alan, as well as past clips from the Monday Nights, New Voices program, visit www.scottalan.net.
Those under 21 should contact Alan at MNNVinfo@yahoo.com for admission information. The Duplex is located in Manhattan at 61 Christopher Street. There is a $10 cover charge and a two-drink minimum; call (212) 255-5438 for reservations. Visit www.theduplex.com for more information.
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