Espinosa, McGinnis, Etc. to Join Alan for Aug. 21 Concert

On August 21st, composer Scott Alan will take the stage at the Laurie Beechman Theatre for a 7pm show.  Alan will premiere new material from his upcoming CD "A Perfect World," as well as material from his new musical Piece.  

In addition to Alan's performance, audiences can expect to hear Wicked's Eden Espinosa, Little Women's Megan McGinnis, Aida's Nikki Renee Daniels and singer/actress Katie Thompson , who will take the stage to perform a medley from Piece which was just announced for the NAMT Festival in October.  Altar Boyz' Danny Calvert will join Alan on a medley from Detour. The evening will be musically directed by Barbara Anselmi, with Billy Miller on drums and Jake Ezra on guitar.

Alan has written the book, music and lyrics for the musical Detour which played a hit run at the Complex Theater in Los Angeles.  Stephanie J. Block, Alison Fraser, Liz Callaway, Billy Porter, Shoshana Bean, Kerry Butler, and Julia Murney are among those who have sung his music. Starting as a solo performer signed to a label deal, he moved on and quickly found his home working as an assistant Musical Director in Los Angeles, where he worked with stars such as Mariah Carey and Whitney Houston.  He is currently finishing developing and preparing  Piece.  Alan also produces the acclaimed series "Monday Nights, New Voices."

The Laurie Beechman Theatre is located inside the WestBank Café at 407 West 42nd Street at Ninth Avenue.  There is a $15 cover charge and a $15 food/drink minimum. Call (212) 695-6909 for reservations between the hours of noon and 8 PM.  Visit www.scottalan.net for more information.