'The Odd Potato' & New Cabaret Voices at Any Wednesday

This evening Monday November 26 at 7PM; Barnes & Noble presenting highlights from a delightful Hanukkah musical/CD: The Odd Potato.  The recording features 20 Tony Award winning performers telling the charming and funny story of how two children convince their widowed father to celebrate the holiday. Included in this evening's event are Dick Lattessa (Will Roger's Follies, Hairspray), Maryann Plunkett (Me and My Girl) and Lillias White (The Life).

On Wednesday, November 28, at 6PM, as part of the Any Wednesday series, the New Voices event of the year offers a chance to discover three new cabaret performers: Julie Esposito, Barbara Lusch and Lou Watson.

Then stay around at 7:30PM for Brian Kellow, the author of a new biography of the greatest musical comedy star of all time: Ethel Merman. Joining Kellow will be two Broadway "babies," Kristine Zbornik and Beth Fowler, who will be reading from the book and performing some of "The Merm's" greatest songs.

Any Wednesday celebrates the best in jazz, cabaret and theater performers in the spacious third floor events space at the Lincoln Triangle Barnes & Noble at 66th and Broadway in New York City. Each performance begins at 6PM, lasts approximately a half hour and is followed by a signing/meet-and-greet session with the artists. As always, the events remain free and open to all. If you have any questions, comments or require further information, call 212-595-9340.

Upcoming performers include: Jamie de Roy & friends -- The Accidentals, Lisa Asher, Scott Coulter, Dee Hoty, Karen Mason & Jay Rogers (Deceber 5), Betsy Ann Faiella (January 2), Allan Harris (January 9), Nancy Stearns (January 16), Lynn DeMenna (January 23), Barbara Rosene (February 13), Jenna Esposito (February 20).