Big Night Out Presents Jennifer Wren and Bill Zeffiro Hosting A Night of Singers, Songwriters and Musical Lovers Alike On 8/6 At Etcetera Etc Restaurant

The critically acclaimed open mic series, Big Night Out is bigger and better than ever! Billed as a delicious gathering for the musical community, Big Night Out is a unique and supportive environment for performers and composers of all backgrounds to come together and perform the music that they love. Hosted by The Fabulous Jennifer Wren, who made her cabaret debut in 2006 with her revue Love, Rainbows and All at Don't Tell Mama, and resident Musical Director William "Bill" Zeffiro, singers are encouraged to try out new material, sing the roles that they aspire to play, sing the roles they will never play, or just show off for the joy of it.

Big Night Out will play at Etcetera Etc. Restaurant located at 352 W 44th between (8th and 9th Aves). Nestled in the heart of the Theatre District, Etcetera Etc. Restaurant features delectable Italian cuisine with a surprising Mediterranean flair and a unique industrial interior. The upstairs cabaret boasts stunning modern art and a versatile, beautiful space. Big Night Out will play at Etcetera, Etc. Restaurant through 2009. Please check our online calendar for upcoming dates and special events. (www.bnonyc.com/Calendar_of_Events.html).

On August 6, 2009, Big Night Out will debut its second installment of Composer Potpourri, entitled "Ladies Night." A shortened version of Big Night Out's critically acclaimed Featured Composer Series, Composer Potpourri features multiple artists on the same evening doing a mini showcase of their work. Curated by Associate Producer Alex de Suze," Ladies Night" will feature the work of four talented women including Carla Lynne Hall (Brooklyn based Jazz Funk singer/songwriter), Bomi Lee (Seoul-born composer of Bradley Cole with lyricist Jason Young), Amy Shapiro (lyricist and recipient of the BMI Jerry Harrington Musical Theatre Award) and Crystal Skillman (Bookwriter and lyricist of That's Andy with composer Kevin Carter). Big Night Out is so pleased to be championing the talents of these wonderful women writing for the musical stage!

Jennifer Wren has appeared in various New York productions including Unexpected Guest, The Wild Party (The Gallery Players), Commedia Del'artemisia and The Man Who Laughs (both with The Stolen Chair Theatre Company), Medusa and The Amazing Colossal Thing (both in the Vital Signs Festival), Granola! The Musical (NY International Fringe Festival), and numerous concerts, benefits, and workshops (including the BMI Lehman Engel Musical Theatre Workshop). She has performed for audiences large and small in venues ranging from CBGB's to the Hudson Theatre. An accomplished actor as well as a singer, Ms. Wren has appeared on the Discovery Channel series, "Sensing Murder" as the ill-fated Mary Leonard, in several national commercials (including Atari: Dragon Ball Z Burst Limit and Cablevision's "Pixel" series) and on the new Independent Film Channel original series, "Z-Rock." www.jenniferwren,info

William "Bill" Zeffiro is the composer/lyricist and book writer of The Road To Ruin (NYMF 2008). In addition, Mr. Zeffiro worked as a co-writer/actor on USA Network's "Up All Night," as the musical director/composer for "Extreme Makeover" (ABC), and composed special material for "Another World" (NBC), Mario Cuomo and Rudolph Giuliani. He produced and performed with the lovely and legendary Kay Swift in An Evening Of Kay Swift. In addition, Mr. Zeffiro's career includes numerous music direction, performances, and recordings. Mr. Zeffiro continues his vocal training work with students on -and off-Broadway. www.theroadtoruin.com

Alex de Suze is Associate Producer of Big Night Out. Bringing her varied and immense talents to Big Night Out. Ms. de Suze's many artistic forays have taken her all over New England and New York. Her extensive acting career includes turns at the Prospect Theatre, the York Theatre, Passajj Productions, Speakeasy Stage, and The Public Theatre. She has sung in numerous productions at Don't Tell Mama, The Encores, New York City Center Encores!, The Bronx Opera Co., and with the New York Choral Society. In addition, Ms. de Suze has directed at the Riant Theatre and Manhattan Theatre Source, and written a multitude of works including sketch comedy, "Single What? Female," stories for "Stories At The Creek," and "Louder Than Words, and material for her own cabaret show "Following my Voice". www.singlewhatfemale.blogspot.com/

Big Night Out will play Thursday, August 6th at 8:30pm - at Etcetera Etc. Restaurant (352 W 44th between 8th and 9th Aves). Big Night Out will occur at 8:30 PM on select THURSDAYS following this performance. There is a $10 admission ($5 for MAC, AEA, and EMC Members) and $12 food or beverage minimum. More information can be found at www.bnonyc.com

Continuing Dates for Big Night Out
At Etcetera Etc. Restaurant: Big Night Out has been booked for an open-ended run though 2009!
Thursday, August 6th at 8:30PM - BIG NIGHT OUT FEATURES "LADIES NIGHT": A CELEBRATION OF WOMEN IN MUSIC

At Don't Tell Mama:
Wednesday, August 12th at 8:00 - BIG NIGHT OUT PRESENTS 1930's IDOL (THE PRELIMINARIES)
Thursday, August 20th at 8:00 - BIG NIGHT OUT PRESENTS 1930's IDOL! (THE FINALS)

 

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