Sonnet Rep Sings 'The Bard' Nov.12 with Mann, Sheik

Sonnet Repertory Theatre (SRT) announces the lineup for "Sonnet Sings: The Bard," the company's annual benefit event. Scheduled performers include: two time Tony-nominated actor Terrence Mann and Tony award-winning and Grammy award-nominated composer Duncan Sheik, performing their original songs, in addition to Will Chase, Bradley Dean, Brian D'Arcy James, David Miller, Brandon Wardell, Q. Smith, and Rachel Ulanet.

Contributing composers include: Tony and Drama Desk award-winners Adam Guettel, William Finn, plus Amanda Green and Tom Kitt, MAC and Bistro award-winner Zina Goldrich, MAC Award-nominated Steve Marzullo, Pulitzer Prize, and Drama Desk and Tony award-winning author Marsha Norman.

With "Sonnet Sings: The Bard," for the first time ever as part of its annual fundraiser, SRT will debut original songs, inspired by Shakespeare's cannon. SRT, a non-profit company dedicated to classic theatre for the modern planet, plans to focus its annual benefit gala on exploring classic playwrights' work through original song, relying on future inspiration from such greats as Moliere, Chekhov, Ibsen and Shaw.

"Sonnet Sings: The Bard" features the musical direction of Kevin Stites, recognized for his work on Broadway's Les Miserables, The Color Purple, Fiddler on the Roof, Titanic, among others. The evening will be hosted by Drama Desk award-nominated and MAC award-winning actress and singer, Christine Pedi. Douglas Braverman will provide lyrics for a custom parody to showcase PEDI.

"Sonnet Sings: The Bard" performs Monday, November 12 at 6PM at HA! Comedy Club (136 West 46th Street, between 6th and 7th Avenues).  Tickets are $40: Reserve online through www.smarttix.com or call SRT for more info at 212.560.2432.