Janine Mercandetti to Bring OUT OF COSTUME to 2016 Rochester Fringe Festival
You know her from past Fringes as CITY Newspaper's 2013 & 2014 Best of Fest Broadway Belter pick. This year, one of the area's most versatile acting and vocal powerhouse performers is getting "out of costume" for an hour of songs and stories that will rock your Fringe world. From classics to contemporary, and - of course - a belt or two from Broadway, unwind with this charming and captivating reflection on life's quick changes and wardrobe malfunctions. Expect the unexpected with Janine Mercandetti - out of costume!
Janine Mercandetti: Out of Costume made its world-premiere at JCC CenterStage last December to rave reviews. The show is directed by Broadway star MaryJayne Waddell with Musical Direction by Brian Clickner. Kevin Lieb will accompany on piano.
More about Blackfriars: Blackfriars Theatre is a professional, not-for-profit theatre. Parking is available on site. Handicapped seating is available. For more information regarding Blackfriars Theatre, visit their website at www.blackfriars.org.
More about Fringe: Since its debut in 2012, the First Niagara Rochester Fringe Festival has become one of the most successful fringe festivals in the U.S., attracting more than 63,000 attendees in 2015. This 10-day, multi-arts festival now boasts over 500 performances and events - more than a quarter of which are free - in 25+ venues in downtown Rochester, NY. Celebrating and inspiring creativity, the Fringe - which is partially curated by the non-profit festival and partially by festival venues - includes everything from theatre, music, comedy and dance, to children's entertainment, spoken word, visual arts, film and much more. Please visit rochesterfringe.com for a complete schedule, tickets and more information about the 2016 First Niagara Rochester Fringe Festival.
Photo by Dan Howell
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