Lauren Kennedy Celebrates New CD at Birdland Nov. 5

Lauren Kennedy, who played 'The Lady of the Lake' on Broadway in Monty Python's Spamalot and appeared as 'Nellie Forbush' in Trevor Nunn's Royal National Theatre production of South Pacific, will celebrate her new CD "Here and Now" at Broadway at Birdland on Monday, November 5 at 7 PM. The series of Sunday and Monday night concerts, presented by Jim Caruso's Cast Party and TheaterMania.com, features top Broadway stars and theater songwriters performing at the legendary Birdland (315 West 44th Street). For reservations call Birdland at (212) 581-3080 or www.BirdlandJazz.com.

Lauren's debut album, "Songs of Jason Robert Brown", created quite a splash among show music aficionados. Now she takes on the newest crop of composers and lyricists currently shaping Broadway and popular song. "Here and Now" (on-sale now through PS Classics) is a pop-infused collection with arrangements tailored to Lauren's dynamic delivery. Included on the CD (and in her Birdland concert) are songs by David Yazbek, Andrew Lippa, David Kirshenbaum, Georgia Stitt, Adam Guettel, Frank Wildhorn, Marcy & Zina, Jeff Blumenkrantz, Dan Lipton and Jason Robert Brown, among others.

Lauren also appeared in the Broadway productions of Side Show, Sunset Boulevard and premieres of The Rhythm Club and White Christmas. She originated the role of 'Kathleen' in Jason Robert Brown's The Last Five Years.

There is a $25 cover and $10 food/drink minimum for Lauren Kennedy's show at Birdland. Reservations: (212) 581-3080 or www.birdlandjazz.com