THE LION KING's Alton Fitzgerald White to Bring BROADWAY MY WAY to Metropolitan Room, 4/8

Vocalist, actor, and dancer, Alton Fitzgerald White, one of Broadway's most inspiring performers, best known as Mufasa in Disney's The Lion King on Broadway, will appear at Manhattan's Metropolitan Room, April 8, 2013, at 7 p.m. Alton returns to the elegant Metropolitan Room following a sold-out performance just two months ago. During his upcoming engagement, entitled Broadway My Way, Alton will deliver an alternate journey from his recent CD release of Disney tunes titled, DISNEY MY WAY, sharing his unique take on Broadway's most celebrated songs and melodies. Art critics from Variety Magazine, The New York Times, among other media outlets have applauded his triumphant vocal interpretations.

Alton Fitzgerald White's performances have been called completely modern yet brimming with nostalgia. In his riveting performances in Disney's The Lion King on Broadway he's typically finished in dramatic makeup and ornate costume. Audiences witnessing his halting appearance in the Disney classic may not be familiar with the warmth, smile, and romance of Alton as a solo performer. However, they'll instantly recognize the unmistakable smoothness in his voice and elegance of his sound and will quickly become enchanted by his Metropolitan Room persona. Suitably dressed in black tie, White delivers a beautifully paced performance revealing that you're witnessing an important, first-class experience while simultaneously engaged in an intimate, imaginative, unveilingof story and song, reminiscent of New York's cabaret heyday.

Alton Fitzgerald White is a celebrated Broadway veteran who has appeared in six Broadway Hits. In addition to his work on stage, Alton regularly appears in television commercials, performs in musical tours, and is a recognizable vocal talent on many bestselling audiobooks. He made his professional Broadway debut as John in Miss Saigon with his powerful heart rending performance of the anthem, "Bui Doi" bringing nightly standing ovations. This is just one of the manycompositions he'll be performing during his live April 8th appearance. Alton will be accompanied by pianist, Doyle Newmyer.

Alton Fitzgerald White will be performing, April 8, 2013 at 7.p.m. The Metropolitan Room is at 34 West 22nd Street. Advance tickets are $25 and are available at The Metropolitan Room website: www.metropolitanroom.com or by calling 212-206-0440. There is a two beverage minimum.