Front and Center Concert series kicks off in June with DOTV's Mandy Gonzalez

Inaugural Concerts to Feature:
Mandy Gonzalez in June; the cast of 'bare' in July
and Gavin Creel with Laura Benanti in August
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BroadwayWorld.com, the premier theatre site on the internet announced the new "Front and Center" Concert Series. The concerts will take place on the second Monday night of every month, and each concert will present both new and familiar theatre talent performing in an intimate cabaret.

BroadwayWorld.com kicks off its concert series at 7pm on June 14^that Steven Minichiello's Pink Room at Club Black (605 West 55th Street) with Broadway star Mandy Gonzalez (AIDA, Dance of the Vampires). Along with special guest and VAMPIRES co-star, Max von Essen, Gonzalez will be performing a mix of Broadway tunes both old and new, rock, jazz and more in a fun filled evening of music, and stories from her life and career. Hear all about touring with Bette Midler, Dance of the Vampires, and lots more along with several great songs in her can't miss cabaret debut.

Currently scheduled to appear in July is the cast of the Off-Broadway hit 'bare' performing songs from the show - and lots more. Gavin Creel (Tony Nominated for Thoroughly Modern Millie) with special guest Laura Benanti (Nine, Into the Woods) will appear in August.

"Since launching in May 2003, BroadwayWorld.com has been constantly increasing in size and scope" said Robert Diamond, Editor-in-Chief and Founder "and with tens of thousands visits a day, it seemed the perfect time to build on that success with a new live performance series." On the web, BroadwayWorld.com showcases both shows and performers on a daily basis, and Front and Center will allow us to showcase many of these talents in a live setting.

"The response to our benefit concert, Standing Ovations (May 23^rd at Joe's Pub) was outstanding. It sold out in less than two days" said Craig Brockman, Senior Editor of BroadwayWorld.com "and since then, we've received offers from several cabaret spaces in the city wishing us to put some kind of series together for them."

"I'm excited to be part of Front and Center" said Artistic Director Jamie McGonnigal, "because it's an opportunity to present artists with great talent who are not normally given the opportunity to develop and perform a solo show. This new series further illustrates BroadwayWorld.com's commitment to the entire theatre community."

New artists will be announced each month, with tickets priced at $15, plus a two-drink minimum. Tickets are currently available for Mandy Gonzalez: Front and Center at http://www.smarttix.com/show.aspx?showCode=MAN42