Prince, Krieger, Etc. Set for 'New Mondays,' October 16

The Storefront will present a special return engagement of their celebrated "New Mondays" series. On Mondays, October 16th and 23rd at 7pm, an array of New York composers will present new work at The Laurie Beechman Theatre, located within the West Bank Café at 407 West 42nd St., in the heart of New York's Theatre District.

For the October 16th performance, the special guest star will be Tony Award-winner Faith Prince (Guys and Dolls, Little Me, Bells Are Ringing).

Previous "New Mondays" were performed on October 2nd and October 9th.

"'New Mondays' was launched in 2003 by The Storefront Theatre, as a venue for composers and lyricists, both new and legendary, to present new work. Since its inception, the series has presented over thirty performances, debuting the work of over one hundred composers and lyricists." Among the notable composers/lyricists who have appeared in the series: Susan Birkenhead, Jason Robert Brown, John Bucchino, William Finn, David Friedman, Julie Gold, Ricky Ian Gordon, Carol Hall, Tom Jones, Henry Krieger, Michael John LaChiusa, Andrew Lippa, Galt MacDermot, Laurence O'Keefe, Bill Russell, Stephen Schwartz, Maltby & Shire, Charles Strouse, Liz Swados, John Wallowitch, Frank Wildhorn, David Zippel and many others. The series garnered the 2004 New York Nightlife Award, as well as the MAC Award (Manhattan Association of Clubs and Cabarets) in both 2004 and 2005. 'New Mondays' remains an important vehicle for exposing new music to the public and performers alike." 

The remaining composers who will appear include:

October 16
Lina Koutrakos
Henry Krieger
Craig Safan
Adam Wagner

October 23

Maria Gentile
Laurence O'Keefe
John McMahon
Brett Kristofferson

There is a $12 cover charge, as well as a $15 food/drink minimum. All major credit cards are accepted. Seating is limited, and reservations are strongly recommended. For reservations, please call: 212 695 6909.