Jon Whitton Brings 'Something Beautiful' to Beechman March 27

Jonathan Whitton (2008 Bistro Award Winner -Outstanding Debut) returns to the Laurie Beechman Theatre on Thursday, March 27 with the debut of his new cabaret evening: "Something Beautiful."

"What comes to pass after you stop running away from your fears and desires, and finally stop to take a good look at yourself? ' Something Beautiful.' Celebrated cabaret newcomer Jonathan Whitton follows up his sparkling 2007 cabaret debut, with a fresh, ironic, and uplifting song cycle about the personal journey to find equilibrium between career, sex, and self," describe press notes.

Musical selections for "Something Beautiful" come from Elton John, Mandy Moore, Rufus Wainwright, and Robbie Williams, as well as current musical theatre writers John Bucchino, Mark Campbell (Songs from an Unmade Bed), Sam Carner and Derek Gregor (Unlock'd), and Brett Kristofferson, amongst others.

The evening is directed by MAC Hanson Award Winner Miles Phillips.  Bistro & MAC Award Winner Steven Ray Watkins serves as Musical Director.

Jonathan Whitton's 2007 NYC cabaret debut "Perfect Finite" played sold-out and acclaimed engagements at The Triad, The Duplex, and The Laurie Beechman Theatre.

His debut CD, "Jonathan Whitton: Live at the Laurie Beechman," is available at CDBaby and iTunes. www.jonwhitton.com

This one-night only debut of "Something Beautiful" will be held Thursday, March 27 at 8PM. The Laurie Beechman Theatre is located within the West Bank Café at 407 W. 42nd St. (at 9th Avenue).  Tickets are $12 General/$5 MAC Members at www.westbankcafe.com ($15 Food and/or Drink Minimum).

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