Photo Coverage: Elizabeth Stanley, Robin De Jesus and More Perform at THE DIRECTORY OF CONTEMPORARY THEATRE WRITERS Concert

David Sisco (Founder/Curator) and Lorene Phillips (Contributing Editor) celebrated the launch of THE DIRECTORY OF Contemporary Theatre WRITERS in a star-studded concert last night, January 21 at Second Stage Theatre (305 West 43 Street). BroadwayWorld brings you photos from the concert below!

The concert featured the music of 19 of the Directory's remarkable contemporary writers whose work will be sung by Broadway's most acclaimed musical artists. THE DIRECTORY OF Contemporary Theatre WRITERS is a first. It is an exhaustive resource for anyone interested in our current musical theatre's vast wealth of contemporary composers and lyricists.

Vetted by respected veterans, vocal coaches, music professors and teachers, the DIRECTORY offers direct access to 150 composers and lyricists whose mostly unpublished or self-published songs are an incalculable treasure of opportunity for theatre professionals, voice teachers, students and anyone auditioning for a Broadway show who are interested in presenting themselves with a song written exactly for their needs.

The Directory's 150 writers have, to date, contributed over 360 songs that are catalogued into 25 different categories from light soprano, high belt, and dramatic up-tempo to pop/rock ballad, story song and comedic funk. This is a bank of creativity that will push the audition process into the next millennium.

The online Directory holds a host of other information beyond its ever-growing database such as range, tessitura and accompaniment difficulty. Keep track of what writers are up to by visiting the Directory's regularly updated news feed and subscribing to writer's social media page.

Visit the Directory at www.ContemporaryMusicalTheatre.com.

Photo Credit: Walter McBride

Poster for 'The Concert - A Celebration of Contemporary Musical Theatre'

The Program for 'The Concert - A Celebration of Contemporary Musical Theatre'

Stage Atmosphere

Musical Director Matt Castle

Elizabeth Stanle y

Seth Rudetsky

Morgan Billings

Robin De Jesus

Seth Rudetsky

Mary Testa

Darius de Haas

Kristine Reese

Seth Rudetsky

Sheri Sanders

Sam Tedaldi

Jason Gotay

Randy Red d

A ndrew Samonsky

Mamie Parris

Nick Blaemire

Jeff Blumenkrantz

Harry Bouvy

Kenita R. Miller

Lucas Steele

John Bucchino & Lucas Steele

Lucas Steele

John Bucchino & Lucas Steele

Bryce Ryness

David Sisco (Founder/Creator) & Lorene Phillips (Contributing Editor)

David Sisco (Founder/Creator) & Lorene Phillips (Contributing Editor) with composers

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As a 14 year old youth, Walter was transfixed by his first Broadway Show, the original production of 'GREASE'. His Journey to celebrity photojournalism began that fateful night. Meeting, photographing and getting to know the cast inspired him to spend his professional life doing what he loved. Walter moved to Manhattan and for a leading role as a Photographer & Photo Researcher. Currently headlining in New Jersey with his partner Richard and family members Dali (Jack Russell) & Gala (Schnoodle). Recently he made his Broadway debut sharing the stage with Hugh Jackman in 'Hugh Jackman on Broadway' as well as receiving the Actors' Equity Association Gypsy Spirit Award. Walter McBride Photography is syndicated worldwide by Corbis/AP.

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