Odd Potato's Kaye and Plunkett Perform at Tower Records, Dec. 14

By: Dec. 12, 2005
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Lincoln Center and Faust Harrison Pianos will continue with its series of free live performances from the best of cabaret, jazz and Broadway at Tower Records Lincoln Center (66th St. and Broadway), on Wednesday, December 14 (6 PM), with Tony Award-winners Judy Kaye and Maryann Plunkett.

The evening will celebrate the release of the premiere recording of The Odd Potato, "the Hanukkah story for everyone," featuring twenty Tony Award-winners, performing the acclaimed musical. It is the first Hanukkah musical intended to give Jewish families a cultural bridge with their non-Jewish neighbors, with funds to benefit Variety – The Children's Charity.

In addition to Kaye and Plunkett, The Odd Potato – The Broadway Album features eigthteen other Tony Award-winners: Jim Dale (Barnum), Dan Fogler (The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee), Sutton Foster (Thoroughly Modern Millie), Boyd Gaines (The Heidi Chronicles, She Loves Me, Contact), Debbie Gravitte (Jerome Robbins Broadway), Judd Hirsch (I'm Not Rappaport, Conversations with My Father), Ron Holgate (1776), Cady Huffman (The Producers), Judy Kaye (Phantom of the Opera), Dick Latessa (Hairspray), Hal Linden (The Rothschilds), Priscilla Lopez (A Day In Hollywood/A Night in the Ukraine), John Mahoney (The House of Blue Leaves), Donna McKechnie (A Chorus Line), Michele Pawk (Hollywood Arms), Maryann Plunkett (Me and My Girl), Hal Prince (twenty Tony Awards including eight for Best Musical, eight for Best Director, two for Best Producer, and two Special awards, here making his CD debut), Elaine Stritch (Elaine Stritch at Liberty), Lillias White (The Life) and Scott Wise (Jerome Robbins' Broadway).

"This talented Broadway ensemble performs this heartwarming holiday story, suited for all ages, nationalities and religions."

Based on the true history of their family, Eileen Bluestone Sherman has penned the book and lyrics, with music by her sister Gail C. Bluestone. The Odd Potato is the story of Rachel and Sammy Levy, who want their grieving father to "snap out" of his depression so that they can celebrate Hanukkah the way they did before their mother's death. When she sees an ugly, odd-looking potato at the grocer's, Rachel remembers her mother's favorite story of holiday cheer. Using that potato and their imaginations, Rachel and Sammy manage to rekindle joy and laughter in their home and in their father's heart.

For more information, call 212-799-2500 x138. For more on Variety--The Children's Charity, visit www.varietyny.org.

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