DEAR EVAN HANSEN's Will Roland Comes to Bay Area Cabaret 2/11

Bay Area Cabaret is thrilled to present Broadway rising star Will Roland in his Bay Area concert debut with his solo show, "Loser Songs." Roland is currently starring in the 2017 Tony award-winning Best Musical, DEAR EVAN HANSEN.

Roland will perform "Loser Songs" on Sunday, Feb. 11 at 5:00 p.m. in the Venetian Room of San Francisco's Fairmont Hotel.

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The Brooklyn-based actor/singer originated the role of "Jared Kleinman" in the Off Broadway and Washington D.C. runs of Dear Evan Hansen prior to its, and his, Broadway debut in December 2016. Passionate about new work, Will has developed plays and musicals with 2nd Stage, La Jolla, Arena Stage, Don't Tell Mama and various Fringe festivals. He brings a new version of his hit cabaret show "Loser Songs" (just in time for Valentines Day!).

In this fresh and topical piece, originally performed at New York's Don't Tell Mama, Roland tells the stories of nerds, mad scientists, awkward friends, robots, dorks, and second bananas through the geek anthems of musical theater, folk and rock. A talkback with the artist and director, moderated by ACT Young Conservatory Emeritus Craig Slaight, will follow this show.

Tickets to "Loser Songs" are $55 with no food or drink minimum required. Information and tickets are available at www.bayareacabaret.org or by phone at City Box Office (415) 392-4400. Students 18 and under can purchase tickets at a price of $25 by using the code FOUND when ordering online. For BAC 2017-2018 season information and video clips of performers visit www.bayareacabaret.org.

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About Bay Area Cabaret

Having presented cabaret seasons in a variety of elegant showrooms, Bay Area Cabaret found a permanent home in 2010 when it was invited to reopen the Fairmont San Francisco's historic Venetian Room, which had been dark as an entertainment venue for over 21 years. Following a gala opening (featuring Oscar, Grammy, Tony, and Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Marvin Hamlisch), the company has gone on to present such musical icons as Chita Rivera, Judy Collins, Stephen Schwartz, Billy Porter, Elaine Paige, Brian Stokes Mitchell, as well as younger artists like Adam and Arielle Jacobs, Leslie Odom, Jr., Sierra Boggess,

Adam Pascal and Anthony Rapp, and three Bay Area Teen Idol competitions with American Idol musical director Michael Orland. Bay Area Cabaret continues its 8th year in residence at the City's most iconic venue, and its 14th season presenting Bay Area audiences with the nation's finest Broadway and jazz performers.

Will Roland | "Loser Songs"

Bay Area Cabaret presents Broadway's Will Roland in his Bay Area concert debut with his highly acclaimed solo show, Loser Songs. Roland is currently starring in the 2017 Tony award-winning Best Musical, Dear Evan Hansen. The Brooklyn-based actor/singer originated the role of "Jared Kleinman" in the Off Broadway and Washington D.C. runs of Dear Evan Hansen prior to its, and his, Broadway debut. In this original piece, aimed at teenagers and the adults who try to understand them, Roland tells the stories of nerds, mad scientists, awkward friends, robots, dorks, and second bananas through the geek anthems of musical theater, folk and rock. A talkback with the artist with ACT's Craig Slaight will follow this show.