THE COLOR PURPLE's Antoine L. Smith to Host Broadway Artists & Friends Open Mic & Mingle, 4/11

The Broadway Artists Connection (BAC) presents it's seventh Broadway Artists & Friends Open Mic & Mingle hosted by Antoine L. Smith (THE COLOR PURPLE) on Monday April 11th at 7pm (doors open at 6pm). The evening will be kicked off by a stellar line up of Broadway pros followed by selected "up and comers" at at the legendary Laurie Beechman Theatre, 407 W 42nd Street.

Performers and audience will be treated to an up close view of artists newest works, make invaluable connections and support our local communities. Signed show posters will be raffled and a donation will be made for CAT Youth Theatre who provide FREE theatre programming to inner city teens. TICKETS ON SALE NOW.

Broadway artists performing include:
Antoine L. Smith (THE COLOR PURPLE, MEMPHIS)
Megan Lewis (IF/THEN, SPIDER-MAN: TURN OFF THE DARK, GREY GARDENS)
Ian Knauer (DAMES AT SEA, MAMMA MIA!, BY JEEVES, STATE FAIR)
Jennifer Sanchez (ON YOUR FEET, GHOST THE MUSICAL, SPIDER-MAN: TURN OFF THE DARK)
D'Vorah Bailey (CANDIDE)
Monette McKay (SPIDER-MAN: TURN OFF THE DARK, MEMPHIS, MAMMA MIA)
Doreen Montalvo (ON YOUR FEET, IN THE HEIGHTS)
Accompaniment by Brad Ross

Producer: Tamlyn Brooke Orlando (42nd STREET, DAME EDNA)
Associate Producer: Malini Singh McDonald
Stage Manager: Will Maitland Weiss

The fun continues as selected fans & friends take the mic to sing for a NYC Casting Director who will be crowning two participants the "future of Broadway." To find out how you can sing in a BAC event, email info@broadwayconnects.org.

TICKETS on sale now. $20 cover (plus $20 food & beverage minimum per person) For more information visit www.broadwayconnects.org.