Talk Radio's Christine Pedi Drops by The After Party, May 4

The Laurie Beechman Theatre continues The After Party, which runs every Friday from 10:30PM till 2AM, tonight, hosted Mac and Bistro Award winner Brandon Cutrell (Broadway By The Year at Town Hall, Pippin) and XL Star winner Alysha Umphress (Boston Pops). The evening also features Bistro Award winner Ray Fellman (Musical Director, Captain Louie) on piano and MAC Award winner Lisa Asher (Stranded in the Moonlight), and this May 4th edition welcomes special guest Christine Pedi.

Pedi currently appears on Broadway every night in Talk Radio.  Other stage credits include: Drama Desk nomination and L.A. Ovation Award for Forbidden Broadway (NY, London, L.A., Australia, Singapore and beyond), Little Me, A Train Plays, 24 Hour Plays, and A Broadway Diva Christmas. On the radio, she is a host on Sirius Radio's "Broadway's Best."  TV work includes "The Sopranos," on which she appeared as the late Mrs. Bobby Baccala.

Guests can sing at the open mic or sit back and enjoy a cocktail. There is no cover charge and no minimum, and a full bar and bar menu available. Reservations are not necessary, although audience members are recommended to arrive early. Seating is first come, first serve, and priority seating may be given to those who wish to order from the menu and/or the bar.

The Laurie Beechman Theatre is located downstairs, within The West Bank Café, 407 West 42nd St. at 9th Avenue. For more information, visit www.westbankcafe.com, www.BrandonCutrell.com, www.LisaAsher.com.

Photos of Christine Pedi by Walter McBride/Retna Ltd.