Barnes & Noble Jan. Events include 'Xanadu,' Rudetsky & Brooks

January is overflowing with musical and theater events at Barnes & Noble. Below are the Any Wednesday events for the month, followed by some musical theater events, and then other music events of interest.  February, Barnes & Noble will be starting a new series on Monday nights at 6PM entitled "Cool Mondays," featuring the best in jazz.

All the programs below are free and open to the public, and take place in the spacious third floor event space of Lincoln Triangle Barnes and Noble at 66th St. and Broadway. Seating is on a first come, first served basis. For more information, please contact Bart Greenberg at AnyWednesdayBN@aol.com or 212-595-9340.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 2 AT 6:00 PM
Betsy Ann Faiella
The cabaret/jazz favorite kicks off a new year of musical delights by answering the musical question: "Can I Be Frank?"

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 9 AT 6:00 PM
Allan Harris
The handsome baritone who delighted audiences last year as part of The House That George Built event returns to pay tribute to Nat King Cole.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 16 AT 6:00 PM
Nancy Stearns
Our favorite East Coast singing attorney returns with an eclectic mix of standards and rarities on her new album, With Rhyme But For No Particular Reason.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 23 AT 6:00 PM
Lynn DiMenna
The singer and radio host will move you and get you moving with her mix of standards from her album Sweet & Swing.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 30 AT 6:00 PM
A Tribute to Jane Froman
Cabaret star Valerie Lemon and author Barbara Sueling (Say It With Music) pay tribute to the woman who was once America's favorite singer.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 10 AT 5:30 PM
Xanadu
The entire cast of the hit Broadway musical will join us to perform highlights from the newly released cast recording.

MONDAY, JANUARY 14 AT 7:00 PM
Reading/Performance/Signing with Seth Rudetsky
The writer/performer shares highlights from his hilarious new novel, Broadway Nights. Special musical guests: Christine Ebersole, Cheyenne Jackson and Christopher Seiber.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 15 AT 5:00 PM
Mel Brooks
The creator of the Broadway musical, Young Frankenstein, will be on hand to sign copies of the brand new cast recording.

MONDAY, JANUART 28 AT 7:00 PM
Late Nite Comic
Lyricist/composer Brian Gari has realized his dream of an all-star recording of his 20 year old Broadway musical. Guests include Liz Larsen, Luba Mason, Seth Rudetsky, and Martin Vidnovic.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 3 AT 7:00 PM
Discussion/Signing with Olympia Dukasis
The star of stage and screen will discuss and sign copies of the brand new Penguin edition of the classic Bertolt Brecht play Mother Courage and Her Children.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 9 AT 7:30 PM
Discussion with NY Philharmonic
WQXR's Jeff Spurgeon hosts this monthly series featuring guest performers with the Philharmonic. Tonight's guest: mezzo-soprano Susan Graham.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 12 AT 6:45-10 PM
New Music Saturday
An evening of new music from five of New York's finest vocalists and composers: Allan Harris, Maya Azucena, Carla Cook, Eric Reed, Amy London and Jana Herzen.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 17 AT 7:00 PM
Discussion/Signing of "How to Be a Working Actor"
Mari Lyn Henry and Lynne Rogers helps you manage your career with their indispensable guide to finding jobs in theatre, film and television.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 29 AT 6:00 PM
The Blind Boys of Alabama
The four-time Grammy Award winning group performs selections from the brand new CD, Down in New Orleans.