NEXT Presents the Songs of Becca Anderson & Brandon James Gwinn, 2/29
By: Kelsey Denette Feb. 16, 2012
NEXT: Now Entering the Crossroads of Theatre will present the songs of Becca Anderson and Brandon James Gwinn, Wednesday, February 29th at 9:30pm at The Duplex (61 Christopher St @ 7th Ave).
Tickets are $10 with a reservation ($12 at the door) plus a 2 drink minimum.
Featuring MARGARET-ELLEN JEFFREYS (Annie National Tour), ALICIA KRAKAUER, JENNI LAWTON (CAP 21’s The Daughters), COLLIN LEYDON (I Got Fired, NYMF), JOSEPHINE SPADA, SEAN STEPHENS, RYAN VANDENBOOM, and MATHIEU WHITMAN (Pinkalicious the Musical) with Brad Gardner on the piano and Jeremy Yaddaw on drums.
To make reservations, call The Duplex at (212) 255-5438 or reserve directly on their website: http://www.theduplex.com.
BECCA ANDERSON is a lyricist, playwright and actor residing in New York City. Her songs have been performed at Lincoln Center, Merkin Hall, NYU, Bards College at Simons Rock, TaDa!, the D-Lounge, the Sharon Tri-Arts Playhouse, The Duplex, Barrington Stage, and, of course, YouTube. She is the co-author of the musicals Hatter, Eau Blanche!, and Period Piece and the author of the short plays "The Interview" and "Over-Ripe”. www.whynotbecca.com
BRANDON JAMES GWINN is an NYC-based writer hailing from Nashville, TN. Previous credits include music for Underwear: A Space Musical, Hatter, The Happy Prince, If These Stalls Could Talk, and Speargrove Presents. Brandon is a popular performer and accompanist for multiple acts in NYC, a regular at Our Hit Parade at Joe's Pub, and can sometimes be found behind the piano at the legendary piano bar Marie's Crisis. He is a graduate of Middle Tennessee State University Theatre & Dance, McLean School of Music, and has a Master's Degree from the Grad Musical Theatre Writing Program at NYU. He is a proud member of both ASCAP and the Dramatist's Guild of America. www.brandonjamesgwinn.com
NEXT: Now Entering the Crossroads of Theatre is a concert series dedicated to helping talented new artists meet and collaborate with the most promising emerging songwriters. Each concert exclusively features the work of a specific composer or lyricist and a rotating group of talented young performers. Following each concert is a reception for guests to meet the performers and featured artist(s), as well as other industry professionals in attendance. To get familiar with NEXT, to contact us, or to submit for future concerts, visit www.facebook.com/NowEnteringNEXT.
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