'Bare: The Album' CD-Set Released Oct. 30

After sold-out performances to audiences in Los Angeles and New York, the long-anticipated studio album of bare has arrived with proceeds to benefit The Trevor Project. The release date is on Tuesday, October 30 at 12:01AM PST. CD purchases can be made exclusively through their website at www.barethealbum.com for $24.95.

Packaged in a three-disc set, presented here on the two CDs contain the complete 37 songs from bare. With an all-star cast starring Matt Doyle, James Synder, Jenna Leigh Green, and Anna Rose, the musical talents feature an ensemble of 16 singers and 15 musicians. This completely sung through alternative rock/pop opera evokes the passion, trials and tribulations of Peter and Jason, who must hide their clandestine romantic relationship during senior year at Catholic boarding school while finding out how it affects their friendships and the people around them. bare is a completely original story, not based on any previously written material.

The multi-media third disc, "Navigate This Maze," documents the making of the album, including interviews with the performers and producers, along with footage from the studio recording sessions. It also celebrates the history of the show, with footage from 2000 to present day including interviews with the creators, producers, and performers from both the Los Angeles and New York City productions.

The three-disc collection as recorded at Entourage Studios in North Hollywood, CA, Sound Image in Van Nuys, CA, Woodcliff Studios in Sherman Oaks, CA and Firehouse in Pasadena, CA by producers Deborah Lurie and Casey Stone. executive producers John Ottman & Theatrical Rights Worldwide. The third disc "Navigate this Maze," is directed and edited by Matt Scheller.

Theatrical Rights Worldwide represent the exclusive stage performance rights for the show.

Portions of the proceeds from sales of the album will benefit The Trevor Project. The Trevor Project continues to extend its outreach efforts annually. They strive to educate educators, reach out to schools around the country, develop strategic relationships with organizations nationwide to better serve youths, and, as always, to continue to save young lives and curb gay teen suicide. For more information, check out their website at http://thetrevorproject.org/home3.aspx.