The Legend of New York, with music by Joshua Salzman and book and lyrics by Ryan Cunningham, is a Sodom and Gomorrah story set during the 1977 New York City blackout. An angel appears to a NYC cop and sends him on a quest to find three souls worth saving by sunrise or else the city will be destroyed. This funk-infused new musical celebrates '70s New York in all its grungy glory-taking you from Central Park to Times Square to CBGBs to, of course, the legendary Studio 54.
New composer Trevor Bachman made his Joe's Pub debut on Monday, August 12 in Songs of a Brave Soldier- a musical chronicle of truth. Wielding music as a storytelling force, this evening of rock, soul, and classical styles is a sampling of two original musicals (Pyre Cantata and Coromandel), as well as brand new songs. Bachman is an indie music theatre composer/lyricist with an eclectic sound, fusing tight harmonies, soulful grooves and addictive melodies, creating an emotional theatrical experience.
Check out highlights from the concert below!
The New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF) presents Jenna Leigh Green (Wicked, bare) and Darren Ritchie (Wildhorn's Wonderland) in Standby. The show began July 19 at The Romulus Linney Courtyard at The Pershing Square Signature Center and runs through July 28, 2013. Click below to go behind the scenes with the creative team, plus watch clips from the show!
BRING IT ON's Jason Gotay performed 'Westland Avenue' and NEWSIES' Ben Fankhauser and SPIDER-MAN and AMERICAN IDIOT's Christina Sajous sang 'Ask Me Too' at last night's (August 26th) St. Jude Benefit Concert at Joe's Pub. Check out video of the performances below!