Brenda Braxton, Felicia Finley Featured In Theatre of Rock 4/18

TONY nominee, Brenda Braxton (Smokey Joe's Café), Felicia Finley (Aida, Wedding Singer), Joe Iconis (Things to Ruin, Bloodsong of Love) & Chris Jackson (In the Heights) will be featured performers in Theatre of Rock: People You Know Singing Songs You Don't! that will be taking place at the Laurie Beechman Theatre on Monday April 18th at 7pm.

The night will feature the songs of composers Chris Blisset and Matt Uremovich and will debut material from three forth-coming musicals, most notably, Basquiat the musical. Basquiat is the story of the life and times of NYC art star, Jean Michele Basquait and the East Village scene of the early 80's. Basquiat the Musical is conceived by director Paul Stancato (The Wedding Singer National Tour) and the book is by Larry Tobias.

Other Featured guests scheduled to perform are Celina Carjeval (Legally Blonde, Prometheus Bound), Nick Dalton (And the Curtain Rises, Legally Blonde), Eric Summers, Roger DeWitt (Adding Machine, Our Town) Tyson Genette (Book of Mormon), Ben Mapp, Chad Carstarphen (In the Heights) and Drama Desk nominee- Jeremy Morse (Bloodsong of Love).

The band will consist of Rob Rokicki (guitar), Molly Gachignard (keyboard), Joe Sinaguglia (bass), Jesse Selegut (trumpet, percussion) and Chris Blisset (guitar).

The night is directed by Paul Stancato.

The Laurie Beechman Theatre is located at 407 W 42nd St., downstairs of the West Bank Café. Tickets are $10 with a $15 food or beverage minimum.

Reservations are strongly encouraged to guarantee a seat: 212-695-6909.

The night is produced by John Forslund and Electric Playground.