BIG NIGHT OUT Returns 10/1 To Etcetera Etc. Restaurant , Showcases Lance Horne 10/15

The critically acclaimed open mic series, Big Night Out is bigger and better than ever! Billed as a delicious gathering for the musical community, Big Night Out is a unique and supportive environment for performers and composers of all backgrounds to come together and perform the music that they love. Hosted by The Fabulous Jennifer Wren, who made her cabaret debut in 2006 with her revue Love, Rainbows and All at Don't Tell Mama, and resident Musical Director William "Bill" Zeffiro, singers are encouraged to try out new material, sing the roles that they aspire to play, sing the roles they will never play, or just show off for the joy of it.

On October 1st, 2009, Big Night Out will continue its run at Etcetera Etc. Restaurant (352 West 44th between 8th and 9th Aves). Located in the heart of the Theatre District, Etcetera Etc. Restaurant features delectable Italian cuisine with a surprising Mediterranean flair. The upstairs cabaret boasts stunning modern art, a versatile, beautiful space and a stunning concert class Baby Grand Piano. Big Night Out will play at Etcetera, Etc Restaurant through 2009. Please check our online calendar for upcoming dates and special events (http://bnonyc.com/Calendar_of_Events.html).

On October 15th, 2009, Big Night Out will continue its critically acclaimed Featured Composer Series at legendary cabaret space, Don't Tell Mama. Showcasing New York-based musical theatre and cabaret songwriters, the Series includes MAC Award winners, BMI Musical Theatre Writing Workshop students, and up-and-coming composers. The Featured Composer on October 15th will be Broadway performer and composer Lance Horne. Currently on the keys at the Vaudeville with the exquisite Alan Cumming, Horne has entranced audiences on Broadway and on London's West End. His work spans performances at Lincoln Center, Sydney Opera House, and the GLAAD Awards in Los Angeles. He worked with such luminaries as Justin Bond, Ricki Lake, Meow Meow, Broadway's Cheyenne Jackson, Kathy Griffin, Nellie McKay, Death Cab for Cutie and Dwight Yoakam. Lance received a 2008 Emmy Award for Best Original Song for "Chemistry" (One Life to Live: Prom Night, The Musical, ABC), provided the vocal arrangements for Broadway's Little Women, and contributes opening numbers regularly for The Actors Fund and Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. Horne received the Jonathan Larson Award for composer-lyricists, residencies at O'Neill NMTF, TheaterWorks Palo Alto, Orchard Project, and the New Harmony Project. His band Lance Horne & The One Night Stands' appearances include Blue Moon Seoul, Joe's Pub NYC, and House of Blues on Sunset LA. Currently finishing his Doctorate, he is on faculty at The Juilliard School. HYPERLINK "http://www.lancehorne.com" www.lancehorne.com
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Jennifer Wren has appeared in various New York productions including Unexpected Guest, The Wild Party (The Gallery Players), Commedia Del'artemisia and The Man Who Laughs (both with The Stolen Chair Theatre Company), Medusa and The Amazing Colossal Thing (both in the Vital Signs Festival), Granola! The Musical (NY International Fringe Festival), and numerous concerts, benefits, and workshops (including the BMI Lehman Engel Musical Theatre Workshop). In addition to her stage work, Jennifer is currently touring with chanteuse Quinn Lemley in her show Burlesque to Broadway and is a sometime singer for funk band Brother Joscephus and the Love Revival Revolution. She has performed for audiences large and small in venues ranging from CBGB's to the Hudson Theatre. An accomplished actor as well as a singer, Ms. Wren has appeared on the Discovery Channel series, "Sensing Murder" as the ill-fated Mary Leonard, in several national commercials (including Atari: Dragon Ball Z Burst Limit and Cablevision's "Pixel" series) and on the new Independent Film Channel original series, "Z-Rock." www.jenniferwren,info

William "Bill" Zeffiro is the composer/lyricist and book writer of The Road To Ruin (NYMF 2008). In addition, Mr. Zeffiro worked as a co-writer/actor on USA Network's "Up All Night," as the musical director/composer for "Extreme Makeover" (ABC), and composed special material for "Another World" (NBC), Mario Cuomo and Rudolph Giuliani. He produced and performed with the lovely and legendary Kay Swift in An Evening Of Kay Swift. In addition, Mr. Zeffiro's career includes numerous music direction, performances, and recordings. Mr. Zeffiro continues his vocal training work with students on -and off-Broadway. www.theroadtoruin.com

Alex de Suze is Associate Producer of Big Night Out. Bringing her brings her varied and immense talents to Big Night Out. Ms. de Suze's many artistic forays have taken her all over New England and New York. Her extensive acting career includes turns at the Prospect Theatre, York Theatre, Passajj Productions, Speakeasy Stage, and the Publick Theatre. She has sung in numerous productions at Don't Tell Mama, The Encores, New York City Center Encores!, The Bronx Opera Co., and the New York Choral Society. In addition, Ms. de Suze has directed at the Riant Theatre and Manhattan Theatre Source, and written for a multitude of works including sketch comedy, the storytelling series "Stories At The Creek,", "LES Stories", and "Louder Than Words" in addition to her own work "Single What? Female...." and cabaret show "Following My Voice," www.singlewhatfemale.blogspot.com/

Big Night Out will play Thursday, October 15th at 8:30pm - at Don't Tell Mama (343 West 46th Street (Restaurant Row). Big Night Out will occur at 8:30 PM on select THURSDAYS following this performance. There is a $10 admission ($5 for MAC, AEA, and EMC Members) and two beverage minimum. More information can be found at
www.bnonyc.com

Continuing Dates for Big Night Out
Big Night Out has been booked for an open-ended run though 2009!
Thursday, November 5 at 8:30PM at Etcetera Etc. Restaurant - Special Performance Sigali Hamberger
Thursday, November 19th at 8:30PM at Etcetera Etc. Restaurant - Featured Composer Mario Sprouse
Thursday, December 5th at 8:30PM at Etcetera Etc. Restaurant - TBA
Thursday, December 17th at 8:30PM at Don't Tell Mama - The Big Night Out Holiday Extravaganza