In the Light Theater Company, in conjunction with Broadway Cares/Equity
Fights AIDS, will stage a benefit performance showcasing the works
of celebrated and contemporary Broadway composers called Our Time on Wednesday, June 29th at 8 PM in the Student Union Theatre on SUNY Buffalo's North Campus.
"It is going to be a fun, informal evening with over 15 talented
performers from many different areas coming to perform. The material
will range from classic to cutting edge (with a portion of the program
dedicated to up-and-coming composer/lyricists)." states a press release. Some of the artists
whose work will be featured are Brian Lowdermilk (The Woman Upstairs), Adam Guettel (The Light in the Piazza, Floyd Collins), William
Finn (The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, Falsettos), Jason Robert Brown (The Last 5 Years, Parade), Stephen Schwartz (Pippin, Wicked), Andrew Lippa (John and Jen, The Wild Party), and Marc
Shaiman (Hairspray).Our
Time will be directed by SUNY Buffalo BFA Music Theatre major Kevin
Kennedy. The cast includes Steve Bednasz, Hallie Clarke, Chris
Critelli, Erica Giglio, Max Gukhman, Kevin Kennedy, Elliot Kleinburd,
and John Rice.Tickets for Our Time are $7 and will be sold at the door only. Half of the proceeds will be
donated to BC/EFA.
Additional information and/or directions can be obtained by calling Max at 716.713.9272 or by e-mailing ourtimebenefit@yahoo.com.
