Producer Adam Friedson is pleased to announce that he will present a free performance of Neil Berg's theatrical rock concert event THE TWELVE at the China Club January 13th, 2008 at 7:15pm. The show will include a roster of legendary Broadway and Rock & Roll performers including: Rob Evan, Danny Zolli, Michael Lanning, Lawrence Clayton, Marty Thomas, Aisha de Haas, and special Guest Patti Russo.
After the SRO success of his 100 YEARS OF BROADWAY, composer and impresario NEIL BERG returns to New York City's world renowned CHINA CLUB on Jan.13, 2008 with a presentation of his new theatrical rock concert event THE TWELVE. Berg stated, "This show is a must-see for all of my theatre fans who like rock music, and anybody who wants to see a hard-driving classic-rock concert."
THE TWELVE begins where Jesus Christ Superstar leaves off. In this high-energy rock show, each one of Christ's apostles is represented with a tribute to a different classic-rock icon such as: David Bowie, Led Zeppelin, U2, Tom Waits, Bruce Springsteen, Pink Floyd, Eric Clapton, Aretha Franklin, and Janis Joplin.
Heading the cast is ROB EVAN, lead singer of THE TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA, and star of the Broadway shows JEKYLL & HYDE, LES MISERABLES. The performance will also feature such legendary Broadway voices as: DANNY ZOLLI (BRITISH ROCK SYMPHONY and JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR), MICHAEL LANNING TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA and THE CIVIL WAR), LAWRENCE CLAYTON (DREAMGIRLS, JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR), MARTY THOMAS (XANADU and club pop sensation), AISHA DE HAAS (BROADWAY GOSPEL CHOIR and RENT) and special guest PATTI RUSSO (featured female singer for MEATLOAF, and QUEEN).
NEIL BERG is the creator of the internationally acclaimed touring show NEIL BERG'S 100 YEARS OF BROADWAY, which is currently touring over 200 cities worldwide. He was the composer/musical director for the Harley Davidson 100 Year Anniversary rock tour, and also served as producer of the landmark BC/EFA CHESS IN CONCERT. He is also the composer of numerous theatrical musicals, including: THE PRINCE AND THE PAUPER, THE MAN WHO WOULD BE KING, TIM AND SCROOGE, and the upcoming Broadway musical GRUMPY OLD MEN: THE MUSICAL.
ADAM FRIEDSON (Producer) is a successful theatrical and film producer, working on such hit shows as: DAME EDNA, BILL MAHER ON BROADWAY, GROSS INDECENCIES, and NEIL BERG"S 100 YEARS OF BROADWAY.
