Seventh Episode of 'Battery's Down' To Feature Ebersole, McArdle, and More

The seventh episode of the showbiz-themed web series "The Battery's Down," which chronicles the life of a young performer in New York City, will feature two-time Tony Award winner Christine Ebersole (Grey Gardens, 42nd Street), and Tony Award nominees Carolee Carmello (Mamma Mia!, Parade), Daphne Rubin-Vega (RENT, Les Miserables), and Andrea McArdle (Annie, State Fair).  Also appearing in the episode are Broadway's Tyler Maynard (The Little Mermaid, Altar Boyz), Celisse Henderson (Godspell), and Haviland Stillwell (Les Miserables, Fiddler on the Roof). Additionally, expect an appearance by R Family Cruise team member Colin Sheehan.  

Jake Wilson, a University of Michigan graduate, plays himself in the original series consisting of 20-minute episodes that debut the first of each month. Directed and written by Wilson, the latest episode, entitled "Ro Ro Ro Your Boat," will premiere August 1st at 12:01 AM.

Andrew Keenan-Bolger (Spelling Bee, Seussical), Vanessa Ray (Finding Nemo, Spelling Bee), Cortney Wolfson (Les Miserables, Legally Blonde), Garen McRoberts, Nina Sturtz, Adam Wachter and Justin Paul will once again join Wilson as series regulars for Episode 7.  The episode, which follows Jake and his friends on their fabulous voyage on the Rosie Cruise will feature two original songs: "Just This One Time" by Kait Kerrigan and Brian Lowdermilk (The Unauthorized Biography of Samantha Brown) and "Sea Legs" by the series' musical supervisor Adam Wachter and Jake Wilson.

For more information and to view "The Battery's Down," visit www.thebatterysdown.com.

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