Joe's Pub at the Public Presents: LARGO, a Night of Song from the Iconic Concept Album, Tonight

Joe's Pub at The Public presents Largo, a night of song from the legendary concept album, tonight, October 30 at 7:00PM. Largo was produced and written in 1998 by Rick Chertoff and Rob Hyman, with co-writing by David Forman and Eric Bazilian. This show is the first step in re-envisioning the iconic work for the theater. Tickets are $25 and available online, by phone (212-967-7555) and at The Public's box office (425 Lafayette, NYC) now.

The night will feature the vocal performances of Margot Bingham, Little Isidore, Mutlu, Jeffrey Gaines, Veronica Forman and Willie Nile. The live band features Hyman and Bazilian with William Wittman, Tommy Williams and Phil Cimino.

Largo is an ambitious work of American music - part blues, part rock, part Celtic, and part classical. Loosely inspired by the works of composer Antonin Dvo?ák, his trip to New York, and his symphony From the New World, the concept album was a brilliant example of storytelling and songwriting, unreeling tales told through the voices of diverse group of Americans. Chertoff, Hyman, Forman and Bazilian collaborated on Largo, calling on an astounding lineup of artists including Taj Mahal, Levon Helm, Carole King, The Chieftains, Cyndi Lauper, Joan Osborne and more.

Rick Chertoff is a five-time Grammy nominee, including Record of the Year, Album of the Year and producer of the year. He produced Cyndi Lauper's multi-Grammy-nominated debut album, She's So Unusual, which included the hits, "Girls Just Wanna Have Fun," "Time After Time," "All Through the Night" and "She-Bop," which was co-written by Chertoff. He also produced Joan Osborne's multi-Grammy-nominated debut album, Relish, which included the hit, "One of Us" and Sophie B. Hawkins album,Tongues and Tails, with the hit, "Damn I Wish I Was Your Lover." Film credits include the theme song for Jerry Zucker's Rat Race and "Christmas of Love" for the Ron Howard's How the Grinch Stole Christmas. Chertoff has produced songs for The Band, The Chieftains, Billy Joel, Mick Jagger, Taj Mahal and more.

Rob Hyman is a Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter and keyboardist, who co-founded the rock band The Hooters with collaborator Eric Bazilian in Philadelphia. The band opened the U.S. Live Aid concert (1985), and performed at the Amnesty International Concert at Giants Stadium (1986), the Sony Anniversary celebration at Tokyo Dome (1987), the Concert for World Hunger at Carnegie Hall (1989) and Roger Waters's The Wall in Berlin (1990), which led to worldwide acclaim. Hyman has also worked closely with Chertoff on Cyndi Lauper She's So Unusual and Joan Osborne Relish, as well as studio sessions with The Band, Mick Jagger, The Chieftains, Taj Mahal, Carole King and Dar Williams. Hyman co-produced Largo in 1998, and built Elm Street Studios near Philadelphia in 2001.

David Forman is a lyricist, composer and singer whose work spans various popular idioms. Forman has been writing and performing since the late 1960s for film, stage, recording artists and television. His alter-ego, Little Isidore, a highly regarded rhythm and blues author and performer, tours with his 10 piece classic rock and roll ensemble, the Inquisitors. The LARGO recordings present an opportunity to create songs inspired by the timeless Dvorák melody that came to be known as the spiritual GOIN' HOME.

Eric Bazilian is a Grammy-nominated songwriter, for Joan Osborne's "One of Us." With Rob Hyman, he co-founded The Hooters in 1980 and rode the wave of 80s rock stardom while contributing his multi-instrumental and arranging skills to iconic recordings like Cyndi Lauper's She's So Unusal and Joan Osborne's Relish. Bazilian also worked on many albums by artists like Ricky Martin, Robbie Williams, Amanda Marshall, Billie Meyers, Jonatha Brook, and The Scorpions among others. Bazilian has released two solo albums as well as a collaboration with Sweden's Mats Wester. He is currently working in his home studio and performing live as much as possible.

TICKETS
ONLINE at joespub.com / PHONE, 10AM-7PM, DAILY 212-967-7555
IN PERSON The Public Theater Box Office, 425 Lafayette Street, NYC
The Public's Box Office window opens daily at 2PM.

ABOUT JOE'S PUB AT THE PUBLIC Named for Public Theater founder Joe Papp, Joe's Pub at The Publicopened in 1998 and plays a vital role in The Public's mission of supporting young artists while providing established artists with an intimate space to perform and develop new work. Joe's Pub consistently presents the best in live music and performance nightly, continuing its commitment to diversity, production values, community and artistic freedom. The organization also offers unique opportunities like New York Voices, an artist commissioning program that provides musicians the resources and tools needed to develop original theater works. Commissioned artists have included Ethan Lipton, Toshi Reagon, Bridget Everett, Allen Toussaint and more. In 2011, the Pub received a top-to-bottom renovation, leading to improved sightlines, expanded seating capacity and a new menu from acclaimed Chef Andrew Carmellini. With its intimate atmosphere and superior acoustics, Joe's Pub presents talent from all over the world as part of The Public's programming downtown at its Astor Place home, hosting approximately 800 shows and serving over 100,000 audience members annually.

ABOUT THE PUBLIC THEATER AT ASTOR PLACE Under the leadership of Artistic Director Oskar Eustis and Executive Director Patrick Willingham, The Public Theater is the only theater in New York that produces Shakespeare and the classics, musicals, contemporary and experimental pieces in equal measure. The Public continues the work of its visionary founder, Joe Papp, by acting as an advocate for the theater as an essential cultural force, and leading and framing dialogue on some of the most important issues of our day. Creating theater for one of the largest and most diverse audience bases in New York City for nearly 60 years, today the Company engages audiences in a variety of venues-including its landmark downtown home at Astor Place, which houses five theaters and Joe's Pub; the Delacorte Theater in Central Park, home to its beloved, free Shakespeare in the Park; and the Mobile Unit, which tours Shakespearean productions for underserved audiences throughout New York City's five boroughs. The Public's wide range of programming includes free Shakespeare in the Park, the bedrock of the Company's dedication to making theater accessible to all, new and experimental stagings at The Public at Astor Place, and a range of artist and audience development initiatives including its Public Forum series, which brings together theater artists and professionals from a variety of disciplines for discussions that shed light on social issues explored in Public productions. The Public Theater is located on property owned by the City of New York and receives annual support from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs. The LuEsther T. Mertz Charitable Trust provides leadership support for The Public Theater's year-round activities.