Wicked's Ben Cameron Performs at the Duplex, 6/12 & 6/19

The Duplex Cabaret Theatre has announced the continuation of its "Broadway Downtown" series with two special performances on Mondays, June 12th and 19th at 9:30 PM by Ben Cameron, currently appearing in Broadway's Wicked.

Cameron is an original cast member of Wicked, having opened in the show in October of 2003. Other Broadway credits include Aida and Footloose. Cameron toured the country in the musicals Footloose, Fame, Tommy and State Fair. On the 12th and 19th, he will present his solo performance piece with music, Different is Good, which charts his Mormon upbringing in Utah, and follows him through his arrival in New York City as a working actor.

Stephen Oremus is the musical director for the evening, which will feature direction by Schele Williams.

Broadway Downtown, now its second year, is an acclaimed series of The Duplex Cabaret Theatre, featuring one-night-only concerts from some of our favorite Broadway performers. Past participants have included Judy Blazer (Titanic), Kristy Cates (Wicked), Darius DeHaas (Rent), Barrett Foa (Avenue Q), Trent Armand Kendall (Into the Woods), Michael Longoria (Jersey Boys), Karen Mason (Mamma Mia!), Sally Mayes (Steel Magnolias), and Lauren Molina (Sweeney Todd).

There is a $15 cover charge, as well as a two-drink minimum. No one under 21 will be permitted, and credit cards are accepted. The Duplex Cabaret Theatre is located at 61 Christopher St., in the heart of New York's West Village. For reservations, please call 212.255.5438.