Alan Scott News

The Broadway star reveals to BWW:UK editor Carrie Dunn that she was approached to do a limited run at the Apollo Victoria this month

Simon Greiff (for SimG Productions) in association with Scott Alan announced today that leading Broadway star Stephanie J Block and West End/Broadway star Frances Ruffelle will be joining Scott Alan in Concert for Just Me ... and Them: The Music of Scott Alan at the Leicester Square Theatre in London on Sunday, October 11th 2009.

Simon Greiff (for SimG Productions) in association with Scott Alan, are proud to present: ?Just Me ... and Them: The Music of Scott Alan'. On Sunday 11th October 2009, at the Leicester Square Theatre, Scott Alan will make his official return to the London stage, together with some of today's best and brightest West End Stars.

As Annalene releases her debut album Close Your Eyes, Sharon McKendrick catches up with her to find out about the album and her career so far.

TACT/The Actors Company Theatre (Scott Alan Evans, Cynthia Harris and Simon Jones, Co-Artistic Directors), the critically-acclaimed company 'dedicated to presenting neglected or rarely produced plays of literary merit,' will open its 17th Anniversary season with The Late Christopher Bean, a sly 1930's comedy by Pulitzer Prize-winner Sidney Howard based upon 'Prenez Garde a la Peinture,' by Rene Fauchois.

Performing one of her latest singles, award-winning singer-songwriter and Broadway veteran Deborah Cox will take the stage alongside Broadway's brightest stars, who will perform original new works created by leading composers in a spectacular concert to benefit a new non-profit, Broadway in South Africa on Monday, October 5th at 7:30pm at Peter Norton Symphony Space.

Fresh from the January 2009 inaugural working-visit to South Africa, the new not-for-profit Broadway in South Africa announces its Second Annual Benefit Concert. This star-studded evening will feature a guest performance by South African hit recording artist and producer Sipho 'Hotstix' Mabuse. Like the first, this concert will also feature world-premiere songs created by Broadway and New York composers, like Jeff Bowen, performed by Broadway stars like Shoshana Bean and Eden Espinosa. Through the support of honorary chairs and board members, like award-winning singer-songwriter-actress Deborah Cox, this benefit concert will raise awareness of and celebrate the work Broadway in South Africa does to provide artistic and educational opportunities for underprivileged youth. The concert will take place on Monday, October 5, 2009, at 7:30 p.m. at Peter Norton Symphony Space, located at 2537 Broadway at 95th Street. VIP guests will enjoy pre- and post-concert events.

The New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF) & Shea Sullivan will present R.R.R.E.D. A Secret Musical for FOUR PERFORMANCES ONLY, October 1-3 at the 45th Street Theater. Based on a true study, R.R.R.E.D., with music & lyrics by Katie Thompson & book by Adam Jackman, Patrick Livingston & Katie Thompson, is directed by Andy Sandberg (Tony Award winning Producer of Hair), with musical supervision by Charlie Alterman (Next to Normal).

The New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF) & Shea Sullivan will present R.R.R.E.D. A Secret Musical for FOUR PERFORMANCES ONLY, October 1-3 at the 45th Street Theater. Based on a true study, R.R.R.E.D., with music & lyrics by Katie Thompson & book by Adam Jackman, Patrick Livingston & Katie Thompson, is directed by Andy Sandberg (Tony Award winning Producer of Hair), with musical supervision by Charlie Alterman (Next to Normal).

Annalene Beechey who starred in the West End productions of 'Marguerite', 'Wicked' and 'Beauty & The Beast', will release her debut solo album next month. The CD features arrangements by Peter White, Jonathan Williams and Richard Taylor. Featured vocalists include Julian Ovenden (Marguerite, Annie Get Your Gun), Rebecca Lock (Avenue Q, Phantom of the Opera) and Simon Greiff (Saturday Night Fever, Spamalot).

The New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF) and Kellner-Avery Productions proudly present the World Premiere of HURRICANE. This epic new musical takes an all-but-forgotten moment in history and brings it to life with the largest cast in NYMF history, 30 in all. Directed by Michael Bush, HURICANE features a book by Michael Holland and Eric Bernat, and music and lyrics by Michael Holland. Performances begin September 28 at The Theatre at St. Clements.

On Fri & Sat, Sept 25 & 26, 2009 at 8pm - After selling out his Los Angeles debut at Upright Cabaret in Aug 2009, Upright Cabaret producers Chris Isaacson and Shane Scheel welcome back Composer/Lyricist SCOTT ALAN for two additional evenings celebrating 'The Music of Scott Alan!'

Leicester Square Theatre is celebrating the news that a staggering 262,000 people bought tickets for its eclectic mix of big name comedy stars and cutting edge theatre in its first 12 months in the West End.

On Fri & Sat, Sept 25 & 26, 2009 at 8pm - After selling out his Los Angeles debut at Upright Cabaret in Aug 2009, Upright Cabaret producers Chris Isaacson and Shane Scheel welcome back Composer/Lyricist SCOTT ALAN for two additional evenings celebrating 'The Music of Scott Alan!'

Performing one of her latest singles, award-winning singer-songwriter and Broadway veteran Deborah Cox will take the stage alongside Broadway's brightest stars, who will perform original new works created by leading composers in a spectacular concert to benefit a new non-profit, Broadway in South Africa on Monday, October 5th at 7:30pm at Peter Norton Symphony Space.

The New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF) and Kellner-Avery Productions announce the addition of 2 performances to the World Premiere production of HURRICANE. This epic new musical takes an all-but-forgotten moment in history and brings it to life with the largest cast in NYMF history, 30 in all. Directed by Michael Bush, HURICANE features a book by Michael Holland and Eric Bernat, and music and lyrics by Michael Holland. After selling out its initial run, two performances have been added: Fri. Oct. 9 at 5pm and Tues. Oct. 13 at 5pm. A complete schedule is below.

On Fri & Sat, Sept 25 & 26, 2009 at 8pm - After selling out his Los Angeles debut at Upright Cabaret in Aug 2009, Upright Cabaret producers Chris Isaacson and Shane Scheel welcome back Composer/Lyricist SCOTT ALAN for two additional evenings celebrating 'The Music of Scott Alan!'

Composer and lyricist Scott Alan returns to Los Angeles on September 19th for a one night only concert. The 11pm show, at the M Bar in Hollywood, will feature Alan accompanying himself on songs from his debut CD, ?Dreaming Wide Awake,' and his follow up CD, ?Keys.'

Simon Greiff (for SimG Productions) in association with Scott Alan announced today that leading Broadway star Stephanie J Block and West End/Broadway star Frances Ruffelle will be joining Scott Alan in Concert for Just Me ... and Them: The Music of Scott Alan at the Leicester Square Theatre in London on Sunday, October 11th 2009.

Ryan Black's 88's Cabaret will present Rocket Men: Elton & Bernie, a musical tribute to Elton John & Bernie Taupin on Monday, September 21st at 8:00pm.